Training visas are typically granted to foreign national students and intracompany transferees in order for them to acquire skills, knowledge or experience in Hong Kong SAR otherwise not available in their country of residence. A training visa is valid for a maximum period of 12 months and is not renewable. At the end of the training, the foreign national is expected to apply the knowledge they gained in Hong Kong SAR to their studies or work overseas.

Foreign nationals from Afghanistan, Cuba and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are not eligible for training visas. Additionally, this entry arrangement does not apply to Chinese residents of Mainland China (other than Mainland China employees and business associates of well-established and multinational companies based in Hong Kong SAR).