Available Solutions based on your request:
Hong Kong CIES
Residence by Investment Programs
Region:
Asia
Country:
Hong Kong (SAR, China)
Program Final:
Residence as a capital investment entrant (extendable); may apply for permanent residency (right of abode) after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence
Simplicity:
Speed in month(s):
9
Education:
N/A
Price:
For Hong Kong CIES, the main cost items include government filing fees, legal support, due diligence, document legalization, and the qualifying investment, contribution, or capital placement. For planning purposes, clients often work around USD $3,850,000 as a starting estimate, but actual totals vary by family size, route mix, and legal or due-diligence scope. Contact us for a custom quote.
Investment
requirements:
Minimum investment of HKD $30,000,000 net: at least HKD $27,000,000 in permissible financial assets and/or non-residential real estate (real estate capped at HKD $10,000,000), plus HKD $3,000,000 placed in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
Dependents:
Spouse or legally recognised civil partner, including same-sex, and unmarried dependent children under 18. Each dependant files a separate application and pays its own visa fee.
Description:
The Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) is designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking residency through making a significant financial investment in Hong Kong. The program targets individuals who can invest in permissible asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, non-residential property) and offers them the ability to reside in Hong Kong with potential eligibility for right of abode after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence.The primary benefits include the right to live, study, and work in Hong Kong, an international financial hub, and a streamlined application process without the need to actively run a business. Notably, the program does not require applicants to have a job offer or sponsor, but it is not open to nationals of certain countries.Key distinguishing features include its focus on passive investment (not entrepreneurship) and providing a path to permanent residency by investment rather than immediate citizenship.