New Capital Investor Entrant Scheme (Investment Immigration)

Advantages/Features of the Program

• No quota, industry, age, etc. restrictions

• The net asset requirements for applicants are relatively high

• Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 18 can accompany them and can work and study in Hong Kong  

• The stay period is 2+3+3 years, a total of 8 years

Applicable to:

• Foreign nationals (except Afghanistan, Cuba, and North Korea).

• Residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region.

• Chinese nationals who have obtained permanent residency in a foreign country.

• Nationalless persons who have obtained permanent residency in a foreign country.

• Residents of Taiwan.

Basic eligibility requirements:

• Aged 18 or above.

• Have a net asset of not less than HK$30,000,000 in the two years before application.

• Invest at least HK$30,000,000 in permitted investment assets within six months before submitting application to Immigration Department or within six months after approval in principle.

• Have no bad record, including immigration record.

• Be able to support yourself and your dependants without relying on investment income or public assistance.

• Permitted investment asset categories

Financial assets:

• Stocks: Stocks traded in Hong Kong dollars or RMB listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

• Debt securities: including listed debt securities denominated in Hong Kong dollars or RMB.

• Certificates of deposit: issued by authorized institutions, denominated in Hong Kong dollars or RMB, and the investment amount must be greater than 10% of HK$30 million.

• Deferred debt: Deferred debt denominated in Hong Kong dollars or RMB issued under the Banking (Capital) Rules.

• Qualified collective investment scheme: A fund designated by the Director of Immigration.

• Limited partnership: Ownership interests in a limited partnership registered in Hong Kong.

Non-residential real estate:

• The maximum investment amount for non-residential real estate for commercial and industrial use in Hong Kong is HK$10 million.

Application Process

• Prepare relevant documents: including identity documents, financial documents and investment plans.

• Submit application: fill in and submit the application form and required documents to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, and pay the application fee.

• Waiting for review: The Immigration Department will conduct a review and make actual investment after obtaining approval in principle.

• Visa after approval: Once approved, applicants need to go to the Immigration Department to apply for a visa.