The Hong Kong SAR Government announced details of the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) during the 2023-24 Fiscal Budget. A successful applicant may bring his/her dependents (including spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18 years of age) to Hong Kong, and they may apply to become permanent Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law, upon a period of continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong of not less than seven years.
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Eligible Applicants |
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Applicant Qualifications |
Invest minimum HK$30 million in Permissible Investment Assets* |
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Application Acceptance Time |
Now accepting applications
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^ The government launched an optimization plan on 16 October 2024, allowing investments not only in non-residential real estate but also in residential properties, provided that the transaction price of the residential property concerned is no less than HK$50 million, with the amount of real estate investment to be counted towards the total capital investment capped at HK$10 million.
+ Investments made through an eligible private company wholly owned by an applicant will be counted towards the applicant's eligible investment with effect from 1 March 2025.
- Company establishment in Hong Kong is not required
- Individuals could gain access to high-quality education systems, comprehensive medical and healthcare services in Hong Kong
- Qualified individuals may apply to become a permanent Hong Kong resident after the continuous compliance with the Portfolio Maintenance Requirements for not less than 7 years
- In cases where the continuous ordinary residence requirement cannot be met, but the Portfolio Maintenance Requirements have been satisfied for a minimum of 7 years, the Entrant and his dependents may apply for unconditional stay
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Complete investment consultation
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Prepare net asset assessment
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Obtain entry application approval-in-principle
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Open an account at KGI & complete investments within the specified period with notification to Immigration Department supported by KGI
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Apply for Hong Kong permanent residency after 7 consecutive years of residence
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Apply for extension of stay
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Complete required investments within the specified period
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Get formal approval from the Immigration Department to apply for a HKID card
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