New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Aims to attract high-net-worth individuals worldwide to invest in Hong Kong and promote economic development

New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

The Hong Kong government officially relaunched the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) on March 1, 2024. The scheme aims to attract high-net-worth individuals worldwide to invest in Hong Kong and promote economic development. It is designed for applicants seeking Hong Kong residency through investment and offers a pathway to permanent residency

Main Conditions and Requirements

Eligible applicants can obtain Hong Kong residency through investment and may eventually qualify for permanent residency

01. Investment Amount Requirement

Minimum Investment Amount: Applicants must invest at least HKD 10 million in Hong Kong and allocate these funds into eligible investment instruments as specified by the Hong Kong government.
Eligible Investment Instruments Include: Hong Kong stocks, bonds, funds, and commercial properties (excluding properties for personal residence)

02. Net Asset Value Requirement

Net Asset Requirement: Applicants must prove that their net assets are no less than HKD 30 million. The assets must be legally owned by the applicant or their family members.
Asset Proof: Applicants must provide proof of their asset status from the past six months to demonstrate the legality and stability of the assets

03. Source of Funds

Applicants must provide sufficient evidence to prove that the source of the invested funds is legitimate and legal. Detailed financial reports and other relevant documentation are required to ensure that the funds do not originate from illegal sources

04. Family Office and Private Company Investment

Applicants may choose to invest through the establishment of a family office or a private company
Private Company Requirements: The company must be established in Hong Kong and fully owned by the applicant. It must have at least two full-time employees and an annual operating expenditure of no less than HKD 2 million
Family Office Requirements: The family office must manage a total net asset value of no less than HKD 240 million and should focus on the management and enhancement of family wealth

05. No Criminal Record

Applicants must have good character and provide proof of a clean criminal record

06. Health Condition Requirement

Applicants must be in good health and may be required to undergo a medical examination as part of the application process

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Investment Duration

Investment Lock-up Period

The funds invested by the applicant must be maintained in Hong Kong for at least 3 years. During this period, the investor must keep the funds in Hong Kong

Impact on Residency Eligibility

If there are any changes or withdrawal of the investment during the required period, it will affect the applicant's residency eligibility. The applicant may be disqualified from the program and lose their chance to obtain residency or permanent residency in Hong Kong

Residency Requirement

Although there is no immediate requirement to start a business or seek employment in Hong Kong, investors must reside in Hong Kong and maintain their investment. If the conditions are met within the specified period, investors can apply for an extension of their stay and may eventually become permanent residents of Hong Kong

The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme provides a pathway to immigration for high-net-worth individuals and supports Hong Kong's economic development through capital investment

How to Choose the Right Immigration Pathway?

You can refer to the following table to compare different immigration pathways and determine which one may be most suitable for you based on your situation :

Program	Employer Sponsorship Required	Investment Requirement	Visa Flexibility	Competition Level	Suitable Audience
High Talent Pass	❌	❌	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐	Graduates from top 100 universities, high-income individuals
Specialist	✅	❌	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	Professionals with job offers from Hong Kong companies
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme	❌	❌	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	Highly educated, highly skilled talents
Investment	❌	✅ (HKD 30 million)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	High-net-worth investors