The first application period under the Scheme was from 17 July to 16 August 2023. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) approved 20 applications involving a total of 4 680 quotas. Please click here for details of the approved quotas by trades/ disciplines for the first round of applications.
The second application period under the Scheme was from 1 October to 31 October 2023. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) approved 15 applications involving a total of 1 669 quotas. Please click here for details of the approved quotas by trades/ disciplines for the second round of applications.
The third application period under the Scheme was from 1 January to 31 January 2024. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) approved 14 applications involving a total of 758 quotas. Please click here for details of the approved quotas by trades/ disciplines for the third round of applications.
The fourth application period under the Scheme was from 1 April to 30 April 2024. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) approved 9 applications involving a total of 1 921 quotas. Please click here for details of the approved quotas by trades/ disciplines for the fourth round of applications.
The fifth application period under the Scheme was from 1 July to 31 July 2024. After thoroughly considering the relevant factors under the Scheme (details set out in paragraph 7.4 of “Guidance Notes for Application for Labour Importation Quota” of the Scheme) , no quotas have been approved for the fifth round of applications.
Together with the 703 quotas previously approved under the Supplementary Labour Scheme, which are to be counted towards the importation quota of the Scheme, a total of 9 731 quotas have been approved under the Scheme so far.
The relevant contracts include those related to the Three-Runway System of the Hong Kong International Airport and its related expansion, hospital development, waste management and sewage facilities, public housing, site formation and infrastructure, and other building projects.
The approved trades/disciplines include mainly woodworker, bar bender and fixer, cement sand mortar worker, refrigeration/air-conditioning/ventilation mechanic, and fire service mechanic, etc..