ZHIGANG service brand · HK licence details below

One-Stop Hong KongImported Labour Hiring

—— Building the bridge between careers and Hong Kong ——

We support candidate matching and process follow-up against role requirements, local-recruitment records and candidate preferences, then help prepare ESLS and visa-stage documents. Authorities decide each application.

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EA Licence No. 82950Registered TrademarkZhuhai · Macao · Hong Kong

Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme

ESLS · HK Labour Department

Free labour quota application service
End-to-end compliance until onboarding in HK

2018

Team Established

86,000+

Cross-border Talent Data

98%

Matching Success Rate

7 days

Fastest Talent Matching

⚠️ Seven new 2026 ESLS measures are now in effect (Labour Department page, verified 4 Oct 2026): local recruitment runs a 4-week baseline, with 6 weeks and job fairs every 2 weeks for tier-two F&B posts; current forms are Rev. 9/2026 and old versions are returned unprocessed from 12 October.

Key June 2026 changes →

About ZHIGANG

Precise Matching · Compliant Delivery

ZHIGANG is AOYE Resources' Hong Kong service brand. Employment-agency services are handled by the licensed operator shown on this page. The brand, operating team, legal entities and licence holder should be read separately.

AOYE Resources (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

National High-Tech EnterpriseGuangdong Sci-Tech SME (2026)

Headquartered in Zhuhai — the hub city connecting Hong Kong and Macao — Aoye Resources is a National High-Tech Enterprise specialising in cross-border executive search, cross-border HR agency, AI job-seeking services and AI SaaS recruitment systems, providing employers, agencies, recruiting teams and cross-border job seekers with one-stop HR services from job analysis and matching to quota application, process follow-up and onboarding.

HK application process knowledge

Role, local recruitment and application records checked against current ESLS requirements

Quota application support

Preparation, filing and follow-up support; the Labour Department decides each application

HK and Macau contacts

Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai contact channels with project-based follow-up

Onboarding process support

Interview, visa and onboarding milestones followed up as agreed by both parties

Cross-border Executive SearchCross-border HR AgencyAI Job-seeking ServicesAI SaaS Recruitment System

7 yrs+

Cross-border Talent Services

3 cities

Offices in Zhuhai, Macao and Hong Kong

AOYE

Sources quality mainland talent for Hong Kong

Professional matching for Hong Kong employers

ZHIGANG Track Record

Data as of June 2026 · Compiled by ZhiJieSuo

500+

Hong Kong Employers Served

2,000+

ESLS Quotas Filed

88%

Annual Worker Retention

Licenses

Government Registered · Licensed

Employment Agency Licence

Employment agency licence issued by the Hong Kong Labour Department — a government-registered, licensed operator.

Mainland Trademark Certificate

Registered trademark — clear brand origin, protected brand rights, no market confusion.

Search the employment-agency register (HK Labour Dept EAA, official verification) →

Licence details follow the Labour Department register; confirm the current status of licence 82950 via the official search.

Core Services

One-Stop Hong Kong Imported Labour Hiring

Four interlocking services covering the full hiring cycle — from quota application to talent settlement.

HK$0 Agency Fee

Labour Quota Application

Policy-aligned preparation with fast document submission and approval follow-up. We handle the labour quota application for employers free of charge.

01Policy Matching→02Document Filing→03Approval Follow-up

Role + consent checks

Quality Talent Matching

Match candidates to verified role requirements and candidate preferences. Timing depends on complete information, interviews and confirmation by both parties.

Hire Well · Manage Well

Reliable Talent Delivery

Contract review, on-the-job follow-up and dispute coordination by our professional team — so employers "hire well and manage well".

Settle · Retain

Talent Settlement Service

Assistance in locating staff accommodation — peace of mind for employers, proper living conditions for workers, and higher retention.

Housing topic: duties, deductions & contract-version FAQ →

Demand Background

ZHIGANG Case Study

Demand Background

20 imported workers for an F&B group — fully onboarded before peak season

IndustryRestaurant chain

Scale4 branches in Hong Kong

RolesChefs, waiters, helpers

TimelineBefore peak season

Requirement20 imported workers for the F&B department, fully onboarded before peak season — local recruitment evidence and the ESLS application handled end-to-end by ZHIGANG.

Delivery Results

60 daysFrom launch to full multi-store onboarding

88%Annual worker retention

0Labour compliance incidents

Licensed EA 82950Labour Dept follow-upStaff dormitory planEnd-to-end delivery

Similar needs? See our industry solution: HK F&B imported labour solution →　·　HK retail imported labour solution →

Service Process

Six Steps to Working in Hong Kong

Six steps from application to arrival in Hong Kong — quota application, local recruitment, vetting, recruitment, visa endorsement and arrival arrangements — handled end-to-end by the ZHIGANG team under the HK Labour Department's Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme.

STEP 1

Baseline posts 4 weeks

STEP 2

Tier-2 F&B production & floor posts 6 weeks + job fair every 2 weeks

1Quota 2Local Hiring 3Vetting 4Recruitment 5Visa 6Arrival

STEP1

Step 1

Labour Quota Application

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The offered salary must not be lower than the prevailing median monthly wage for comparable posts as advised by the Labour Department.
Provide basic vacancy information: monthly salary range, working hours, entry requirements and duties.
After ZHIGANG files the application, the Supplementary Labour Division consults relevant government bureaux and bodies to assess whether the terms are reasonable.

Documents from Employer

Business Registration copy (BR)
Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
Valid business licences & permits (L)
Certified extract of Business Register (CEI)

Handled by ZHIGANG

ESLS application forms ESLS-1A / ESLS-1B
Supplementary information declaration (Apx.1)
Full-time local employee return (Apx.2)
Authorisation letter, signed & chopped (Apx.3)
Imported workers information return (Apx.4)
Justifications for importing workers (Apx.5)
Licence/approval information return (Apx.6)

STEP2

Step 2

Open Local Recruitment

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After preliminary screening, the vacancy must be advertised openly for the period required by the Labour Department: normally 4 weeks, or 6 weeks for tier-two catering kitchen and service roles, with the required job fairs.
Channels: newspapers, job websites and the Labour Department's Interactive Employment Service; the LD also refers suitable local job-seekers for interviews.
After the recruitment period, submit recruitment details to the Supplementary Labour Division, including reasons for not interviewing/hiring individual candidates (Form ESLS-9).
The LD assesses the application, checks for breaches of the advised minimum wage or unreasonable rejection of local candidates, and seeks the Labour Advisory Board's views.
Compliance note: recruitment conditions must not be added midway without the Labour Department's consent, and rejection reasons must be genuine and verifiable.

Case: application terminated and barred for two years after rejecting a local applicant (press release) →

STEP3

Step 3

Application Vetting

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Based on the Labour Advisory Board's advice, the LD decides whether to approve or refuse the application, considering manpower needs and the number of local employees.
If the application is wholly or partly refused, a written review request may be lodged within three months of the notification date.
Once approved, apply to the Immigration Department for the imported workers' visas/entry permits.

Whether the company/employer is under LD administrative sanctionWhether the offered salary is below the advised median monthly wageWhether restrictive or unreasonable job requirements were imposedWhether there is no genuine intent to hire or train local workers first

STEP4

Step 4

Talent Recruitment

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01Screening & Matching

Our smart talent database screens suitable candidates against your requirements and background analysis, with detailed staffing recommendations.

02Recommendation

Level-3 HR managers refine AI-generated candidate suggestions to finalise the recommended shortlist.

03Interviews

A | One-on-one video interviews — fast and flexible for small hiring needs. B | Face-to-face interviews at our venue for hires of 3–5 or more.

STEP5

Step 5

Visa / Entry Permit Endorsement

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After approval and selection, the employer signs a Standard Employment Contract with each imported worker, for a term of up to 24 months as specified in the approval letter.
After contracts are signed, we arrange medical checks at authorised institutions and handle employees' visa matters with the Immigration Department.
We coordinate workers' valid Exit-Entry Permits for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao and the relevant endorsements.

Standard Employment Contract (LD 294)

Signed by both parties, in quadruplicate

Declaration & Authorisation (ESLS-11)

Signed by the worker, original form

Joint Declaration (ESLS-12)

Signed by the employer — Mainland–HKSAR labour cooperation joint declaration

STEP6

Step 6

Arrangements for Working in HK

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During visa processing, ZHIGANG provides pre-employment briefings on Hong Kong/Macao workplace culture to help workers adapt quickly.
Employers must provide suitable housing under the applicable contract version — in Hong Kong or the Mainland, or the worker lives in their own Mainland residence as the contract provides; if not free of charge, ZHIGANG can assist in finding housing in Hong Kong.
We arrange attendance at the Labour Department's briefing within 8 weeks of arrival, with no wage deduction permitted.
If a worker cannot come to Hong Kong or complete the contract, submit the Notification of Termination (ESLS-13) within 7 days and apply for replacement candidates within the time limit.

Scope and payment / timing details

Local recruitment starts on the date specified by the Labour Department: the basic period is 4 weeks; catering kitchen and service-department roles subject to tier-two review require 6 weeks and the required job fairs. Approval-in-principle is assessed case by case after recruitment. Visa applications follow that approval; Immigration normally takes 6 weeks after receiving all required documents. Recruitment, additional documents, approval, visas and arrival are separate stages. No fixed end-to-end arrival time is promised.

Route self-check

Three questions, one right admission route

Choosing the wrong route is a common reason applications stall. Run the three checks below; consultants verify each one during assessment.

Already have a candidate?

Check their status first: mainland Chinese residents file under ASMTP, non-mainland under GEP; a candidate already holding Top Talent Pass or QMAS status needs no employer-filed work visa — mind that their renewal is tied to employment in Hong Kong.

ESLS vs talent schemes route guide →Pre-hire right-to-work checks →

Only a vacancy, no hire yet?

Judge the role first: professions on the 60-item Talent List skip the market supply test; the 8 designated technology trades fit the quota-capped Technology Talent stream; frontline operational roles go to ESLS.

Hong Kong Talent List 2026 explainer →

Not sure which route?

Bring the role, headcount and candidate status to a consultant: we check each post against the official high-demand occupations and the Talent List, then walk through local recruitment, application, visa and onboarding milestones. Assessment is free.

Call +852 4613 6662 for a free assessment →

Pricing

Transparent Pricing · Free Quota Application

Open and transparent fees. We handle the HK labour quota application free of charge — fees apply only upon success.

Transparent fees, confirmed in writing

Documentation fee

HK$2,000 / person

Charged only after quota approval

Service and third-party fees quoted as incurred
Official receipts provided

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Free tailored plan & quote

The government levy and ZHIGANG service fees are listed separately. Wages, accommodation, statutory insurance, transport and optional services are excluded. Actual costs follow current policy, the approval, contract months and written agreement.

Scope and payment / timing details

Employer scope: HK dollars per worker, with a 24-month contract used for the government levy example. Quota-application assistance is HK$0. The employer pays Zhigang a one-time HK$2,000 processing fee after approval when document processing begins.

Government levy: paid by the employer to support the Employees Retraining Board. It is HK$400 per worker multiplied by the contract months, capped at 24 months: HK$9,600 for 24 months. Pay Immigration once after visa approval and before visa issue. It is not a separate monthly visa fee.

Recurring and additional costs: wages, housing, statutory employee compensation insurance, transport and optional interview services are excluded. Different contract lengths, headcounts or service scopes require a revised quote.

Employee-side fees are separate: existing service information lists CNY600 per worker per month for labour services and CNY1,200 per worker per two years for insurance, collected by the mainland licensed partner. Confirm the start date, actual duration and payment schedule in writing. These are not Hong Kong government levies and are excluded from the employer's HK-dollar one-time subtotal.

FAQ

Questions Employers Ask Most

Quotas, fees, recruitment evidence and accommodation — clear answers before you decide.

The ESLS allows Hong Kong employers who genuinely cannot recruit suitable local candidates to import workers to fill vacancies — the main lawful channel for the catering, hotel and retail sectors. Workers are engaged under Standard Employment Contracts with wages in line with Hong Kong market levels.

The employer prepares the current forms (ESLS-1A / ESLS-1B, September 2026 revision) with annexes and files with the Labour Department; after the initial-vetting notice, local recruitment runs as arranged by the Department (a 4-week baseline; 6 weeks plus fortnightly job fairs for tier-two catering kitchen and service roles), followed by approval, then visa and onboarding. Job seekers should apply through the jobs directory instead of filing themselves.

Hong Kong runs several imported-worker schemes: employers applying under the ESLS follow the service flow on this page; job seekers should browse the jobs directory and apply per posting; cases under other schemes (such as talent admission) follow the relevant government official guidance — the ESLS process does not cover every imported-worker case.

Costs comprise local recruitment evidence handling, application agency services, visa processing and an optional dormitory plan, quoted in writing by industry and headcount. Assessment is free. See the full fee details.

The employer completes the local recruitment required for the role and keeps advertisement, application and interview records. ZHIGANG can organise and check them; the Labour Department decides compliance and approval case by case.

Under the applicable standard employment contract, employers must provide suitable housing for imported workers; where the contract allows, the worker may instead live in their own residence in the Mainland. Employers may arrange compliant housing themselves or use the ZHIGANG staff dormitory plan.

ZHIGANG is AOYE Resources' Hong Kong service brand. The Labour Department directory lists the employment agency as Jobs HK Smartlink at Room 219, 8/F, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. This page displays licence number 82950; verify current details in the official directory before using the service.

Official resources:HK Labour Department · Immigration Department · ESLS official forms · Form revision guide

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