The number issued last year doubled that of the previous two years combined.
Launched in 2018, the Employment Gold Card is an ID offered to foreign professionals specializing in fields ranging from science and technology, economics, education, culture and art, sports, finance, and law, to architecture.
Among last year’s recipients, Americans accounted for the lion’s share with 933.
Famed Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong , who became a cardholder after his application was approved last month, has joined foreign residents who enjoy tax incentives and National Health Insurance among other benefits.