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The Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) allows individuals who invest a significant amount of capital in Hong Kong to obtain residency. This visa is designed for high-net-worth individuals who wish to live and invest in Hong Kong.
to obtain permanent residency in Hong Kong after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence.
Enjoy Hong Kong's excellent living standards, world-class healthcare, and education systems.
Access to one of the world's leading financial centers and a gateway to business opportunities in China and Asia.
Dependents, including spouse and unmarried children under 18, can be included in the application.
No need to demonstrate proficiency in any language for the application.
The Hong Kong CIES has specific eligibility standards designed to maintain program integrity. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria to qualify for residence status.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Possess net assets of at least HKD 30 million (approximately USD 3.85 million) for at least two years prior to application.
Record holders must not have any criminal record.
Invest at least HKD 3 million in a government managed investment portfolio and HKD 27 million in permissible investment assets.
Must be a foreign national, Chinese national who has obtained permanent residence status in another country, Macao SAR resident, or Chinese resident of Taiwan.
The Hong Kong CIES application follows a structured process. Our experienced team provides comprehensive guidance through each stage.
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The Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) allows individuals who invest a significant amount of capital in Hong Kong to obtain residency. This visa is designed for high-net-worth individuals who wish to live and invest in Hong Kong, providing a pathway to permanent residency after 7 years of continuous residence.
The minimum investment requirement is HKD 30 million (approximately USD 3.85 million). This must be invested in permissible assets, which includes HKD 3 million in a government-managed investment portfolio and HKD 27 million in other eligible investment assets such as Hong Kong stocks, bonds, and approved investment schemes.
Yes, dependents including your spouse and unmarried children under 18 can be included in the application. Family members will receive dependent visas with the same validity period as the main applicant.
The complete application process typically takes 4-6 months from initial submission to approval. After approval, you have six months to make the required investment before your initial visa is granted.
No, there are no language requirements for the Hong Kong CIES. Applicants do not need to demonstrate proficiency in Cantonese, English, or any other language to qualify for this program.
Yes, after seven years of continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong while maintaining your investment, you can apply for permanent residency. This provides the possibility to obtain a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card.
Permissible investment assets include equities listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, debt securities issued or guaranteed by the Hong Kong government, certificates of deposits from authorized Hong Kong banks, subordinated debts from authorized banks, eligible investment schemes, and eligible investment-linked insurance products.
Eligible applicants include foreign nationals, Chinese nationals who have obtained permanent residence status in another country, Macao SAR residents, or Chinese residents of Taiwan. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess net assets of at least HKD 30 million for two years prior to application, and have a clean criminal record.
