Visas Hong Kong tightens ESLS rules but keeps door open for struggling businesses Union proposal to curb foreign hires during high local unemployment rates rejected iStock.com/CHUNYIP WONG Image Izzy Wood Reporter Monday 22 September 2025 Hong Kong has introduced stricter requirements for employers seeking to hire foreign workers under its labour importation scheme, while also stopping short of calls to establish a suspension Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Recruitment Minister backs Hong Kong’s imported labour scheme despite investigations Visas Hong Kong issues modest new visa fees Visas “No loopholes” in talent pass, say Hong Kong officials Visas Hong Kong expands visa programmes to attract top talent