New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)


The new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, known as the "Investment Immigration", will be officially reactivated and open for application from 1 March 2024, and applicants are required to invest at least $30 million in permissible investment assets. The Government's early launch of the new scheme reflects the momentum of strengthening the development of Hong Kong's asset and wealth management, financial services and related professional sectors, and its determination to promote Hong Kong's high-quality development and further enrich the talent pool.

New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)

Basic requirements :

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    1. 18 years of age or older

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    2. The applicant has no criminal record or bad immigration record

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    3. Foreign Nationals / Chinese Nationals who have obtained the status of permanent residents of a foreign country*

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    4. Have net assets of not less than HK$30 million* (or its equivalent in foreign currency) in the two years preceding the date of application

Program Advantages:

1. No points test required

2. Regardless of industry

3. There is no quota limit

4. There is no residency requirement

5. Spouse and unmarried children under the age of 18 are inclusive

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