Available Solutions based on your request:
Hong Kong CIES
Residence by Investment Programs
Region:
Asia
Country:
Hong Kong (SAR, China)
Program Final:
Permanent Residency (PR) with path to right of abode
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 $3,850,000 USD 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 qualifying investment under the New CIES is about $3,850,000 USD (HK$30 million) in permissible assets.
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) was designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking residency through making a significant financial investment in Hong Kong. The program targeted individuals who could invest in permissible asset classes (e.g., stocks, property, bonds) and offered them the ability to reside in Hong Kong with potential eligibility for right of abode after 7 years of continuous residency.The primary benefits included 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 did not require applicants to have a job offer or sponsor but was restricted to nationals from certain countries.Key distinguishing features included its focus on passive investment (not entrepreneurship) and providing a path to permanent residency by investment rather than immediate citizenship.