The Hong Kong Residency by Investment (CIES), relaunched in 2024, allows investors to obtain residency by investing HKD 30 million in approved assets such as funds, listed securities, or eligible private investments. Applicants receive a 2-year investment visa, extendable, with a path to permanent residency after 7 years. Hong Kong, a leading Asian financial hub, offers world-class healthcare and education, low taxes, and excellent global connectivity, making it ideal for high-net-worth families and entreprene
Complete a net-worth assessment and due diligence.
Submit the CIES investment visa application to the Immigration Department.
Upon approval-in-principle, make the qualifying HKD 30M investment and retain evidence.
Receive a 2-year investment visa permitting residence and work.
Maintain the qualifying investment and file required reports.
Apply for extensions to maintain lawful status as needed.
After 7 continuous years, apply for permanent residency (with eligible dependents).
The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.
Minimum age 18.
Clean criminal record and good character.
Private health insurance coverage.
Documented lawful source of funds.
Invest at least HKD 30,000,000 in eligible Hong Kong assets and maintain it.
Show net assets ≥ HKD 30M in the two years before application.
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