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Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (Closed)

Status: Closed in 2015

Hong Kong suspended its Capital Investment Entrant Scheme from 15 January 2015. A new scheme with different rules opened in 2023.

Decision summary

Minimum investment: Not applicable — closed. The former minimum was HK$10 million.
Important restrictions: No new applications since 15 January 2015; applications received earlier were processed.
Program status: Closed in 2015

Overview

From 2003, the scheme gave residence to people who invested HK$10 million in permissible Hong Kong assets.

The government suspended it from 15 January 2015, saying its priority had moved to attracting talent, professionals and entrepreneurs. Applications already received were not affected.

Hong Kong launched a separate New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme in 2023, which we cover on our Hong Kong page.

Investment pathways

Investment pathway: Closed. The former route was an investment of HK$10 million in permissible assets.
Minimum investment: Not applicable — closed. The former minimum was HK$10 million.

Considerations, limitations and risks

Important restrictions

No new applications since 15 January 2015; applications received earlier were processed.

This program no longer accepts new applications; it is shown for reference only.
Former requirements are historical and must not be relied on for a new application.
People who obtained status under the program should take advice on their own position.