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Which industry are you in?

Schemes, ratios and median wages differ by industry. Pick yours for a tailored application guide — all updated for the 16 June 2026 rules.

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Seven industry guides

Catering & F&B

Waiters are the most-approved post under the ESLS. From June 2026, kitchen and front-of-house posts follow a 3:1 departmental…

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Retail

Salespersons and stock clerks are ESLS common posts: 2:1 ratio, 4-week recruitment, and multi-store deployment across up to 5…

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Security

Property management vacancies remain stubbornly high. Over 2,000 imported guards already serve Hong Kong estates — here is how to…

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Cleaning

An ageing local workforce makes cleaning one of the hardest sectors to staff. Cleaner is an ESLS common post with a comparatively…

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Logistics & Warehouse

Stock clerks, storekeepers and forklift operators are ESLS common posts. Note: airport frontline cargo posts follow the separate…

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Care Homes

The Special Scheme is Hong Kong's most accessible import channel: SWD streamlined approval, 1:1 ratio for private homes, and only…

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Renovation & Fitting-out

Electricians, painters, carpenters and A/C technicians can all be imported — but through the right scheme. Most renovation firms…

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📌 Industry not listed? The ESLS covers technician-level-or-below posts across virtually every sector — beauty, automotive repair, manufacturing, hotels and agriculture included. Message us on WhatsApp for a free one-minute assessment.

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