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Residency · AsiaHong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Residence in Hong Kong for investors with net assets of at least HKD 30 million who invest HKD 30 million, including HKD 3 million in a government-run portfolio.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant SchemeRoute to citizenshipHong Kong permanent residence after seven years of continuous ordinary residence.
- What does your family invest?
- HKD 30 million, with net assets of at least HKD 30 million held throughout the six months before applying.
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Usually granted an initial stay of 24 months; extensions only while the criteria are still met.
- What is the main drawback?
- Approval is discretionary; at least HKD 30 million in net assets for six months, and the investment kept for seven years.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme requires net assets of at least HKD 30 million, held throughout the six months before applying.
Investors place HKD 27 million in permissible financial assets and non-residential real estate, and HKD 3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio managed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation.
Permanent residence may be requested after seven years of continuous ordinary residence; investors who do not meet that test may apply for unconditional stay instead.
Path to citizenship
Ordinary naturalisation rules only
Hong Kong permanent residence after seven years of continuous ordinary residence.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below HKD 30,000,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Investment of HKD 30 million: HKD 27 million in permissible assets and HKD 3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
- Minimum investment
- HKD 30 million, with net assets of at least HKD 30 million held throughout the six months before applying.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1Apply to InvestHK's New CIES Office for a net asset assessment, with a practising CPA's report showing net assets of at least HKD 30 million; this generally takes about three weeks.
- 2Once net assets are confirmed, submit an entry application to the Immigration Department, which generally decides on approval-in-principle within about three weeks of receiving all documents.
- 3With approval-in-principle you may enter Hong Kong as a visitor for up to 180 days to make the committed HKD 30 million investment in permissible assets.
- 4Apply for an investment assessment with a CPA's report showing the investment is complete, then the Immigration Department grants formal approval and normally up to 24 months' stay.
- 5Extend your stay for up to three years at a time, filing a CPA compliance report after each anniversary of formal approval to show the portfolio is maintained.
- 6After seven years of continuous ordinary residence you may apply for permanent residence; investors who maintain the portfolio for seven years but lack that residence may seek unconditional stay.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- HKD 30,000,000
- Total investment
- Known total so far
- HKD 30,000,000
- 5 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Total investment
- HKD 30,000,000
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- Usually granted an initial stay of 24 months; extensions only while the criteria are still met.
- Renewal requirements
- Initial stay normally up to two years, then extensions of up to three years each.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Hong Kong permanent residence after seven years of continuous ordinary residence.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
Approval is discretionary; at least HKD 30 million in net assets for six months, and the investment kept for seven years.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How much must I invest under Hong Kong's New CIES?
HKD 30 million: HKD 27 million in permissible assets and HKD 3 million in the government-run CIES Investment Portfolio.
What is the minimum investment for Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme?
HKD 30 million, with net assets of at least HKD 30 million held throughout the six months before applying.
Can my family be included?
Spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme?
Usually granted an initial stay of 24 months; extensions only while the criteria are still met.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme lead to citizenship?
Hong Kong permanent residence after seven years of continuous ordinary residence.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Hong Kong with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.