Wanted: Top mainland Chinese workers in six fields can get talent visas for Hong Kong, Macau from February 20


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Talented professionals in science, health and other fields in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will be eligible for multiple-entry visas to Hong Kong and Macau from February 20, in a push for more integration.

Announcing the pilot programme on its website on Thursday, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) said six categories of expertise were eligible to apply, including science and research, academia, health, law, and other higher management and professional people.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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