Consumption vouchers: Hong Kong scheme extended to give non-PR residents, foreign students and ‘talents’ HK$5,000 handout

The second batch of HK$5,000 (US$635) in consumption vouchers will be distributed starting in August, and the scheme will be expanded to include non-permanent residents who are eligible for permanent residency, but will not cover people planning to emigrate, the city’s finance chief has announced.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Monday revealed more details about the e-voucher scheme, saying talents, entrepreneurs and students who were eligible to become permanent residents could receive the handout.