Global talent, you're invited! Discover the dynamic Shenzhen-Hong Kong region—one of the world's leading innovation hubs—on an all-expenses-paid visit. Whether you're a researcher, entrepreneur, or emerging professional, this is your chance to explore the opportunities firsthand.
What's Included:
▶ Flight tickets are covered for 500 selected applicants, regardless of your location.
▶ 200 coastal accommodation rooms with stunning views.
▶ 1,000 high-paying job opportunities from top companies in the region.
▶ Full subsidy for meals, transportation, and activities throughout the 72-hour experience.
That's right—the governments of Shenzhen and Hong Kong have launched the "72-Hour Shenzhen-Hong Kong Experience Pass" to invite top global talent to visit, explore, and collaborate in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This initiative breaks down information barriers and highlights the region's abundant opportunities.
Why This Experience Pass?
This program is among the first major initiatives launched after the June 2025 memorandum of cooperation between the Qianhai Authority and the Hong Kong Talent Service Office. It aims to enhance talent recruitment and foster a globally competitive innovation and business ecosystem.
"The 72-Hour Experience Pass is more than a ticket—it's a dialogue, a window, and the beginning of a meaningful career. We hope this immersive experience helps global talent discover, settle, and thrive in the Greater Bay Area," said a Qianhai Authority representative.
Who Can Apply?
This pass is designed for overseas professionals interested in working or starting a business in Hong Kong or Shenzhen, with a focus on three key groups:
▶ Distinguished Professional--Faculty members, scholars or researchers from world-renowned universities;
▶ Innovation & Technology (I&T) Talent--Research professionals or executives from leading global technology companies;
▶ Emerging Talent--High-achieving graduates or professionals from prestigious universities worldwide.
Applicants meeting any of the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Selection will consider academic background, work experience, research achievements, and overall profile.
How Will Your 72 Hours Be Spent?
Your three-day experience will be fully customized based on your interests and background.
Why Shenzhen-Hong Kong?
Hong Kong, a key hub of the Greater Bay Area, leverages its unique "one country, two systems" advantage to act as a super-connector between the Chinese mainland and global markets. Climbing from 16th to 9th in the 2024 World Talent Ranking, it reflects the city's rising appeal to international professionals.
Shenzhen ranks among China's most globally connected cities, welcoming 2.76 million international visitors in 2024—the second-highest nationwide. It also leads in immigration innovation, with specialized visa policies tailored for talent in the Greater Bay Area.
Qianhai, the strategic cooperation zone between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, sits at the center of the Greater Bay Area's "one-hour living circle." With 10 cross-border bus routes and four sea routes linking to Hong Kong in under an hour—and a planned Western Rail Link set to reduce travel time to just 15 minutes—Qianhai seamlessly blends opportunity with lifestyle.
How to Apply?
Scan the official QR code above to access the application form and submit it to the designated email address of the Qianhai Authority or the Hong Kong Talent Service Office.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore, connect, and kick-start your future in one of the world's most innovative regions—all in just 72 hours.
Your next big opportunity begins in Shenzhen-Hong Kong.
Reporter | Cai Minling
Photo | Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
