Hong Kong•AsiaVaries
Free
2 years
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Hong Kong residency for investors committing at least HK$30 million in permissible assets, including HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) launched on 1 March 2024, modernising the original CIES suspended in 2015. It is run jointly by Invest Hong Kong (financial assessment) and the Immigration Department (visa decisions) to attract high-net-worth capital into Hong Kong's wealth-management and innovation sectors.
Applicants must be 18+, hold HK$30M net assets for six months pre-assessment, and commit HK$30M in permissible assets: HK$27M in HK-listed equities, debt, funds or non-residential real estate (residential capped at HK$10M), plus HK$3M into the CIES Investment Portfolio managed by HKIC. Initial stay is 24 months, extendable 3 years at a time; PR after 7 years.
This visa is ideal for global investors and family-office principals who want flexible Hong Kong residency through capital deployment, with dependants able to live and work locally.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Hong KongAged 18 or above.
Foreign nationals, Chinese nationals who have obtained permanent resident status in a foreign country, Macao SAR residents, or Chinese residents of Taiwan.
Demonstrate net assets or net equity of at least HK$30 million throughout the two years preceding the application for Net Asset Assessment.
Invest at least HK$30 million in permissible investment assets (HK$27 million in financial assets/non-residential real estate + HK$3 million in a CIES investment portfolio).
No adverse immigration record and meet normal security/immigration requirements.
Ability to support self and dependants without relying on investment returns or public assistance.
Education
none or higher
Investment
30,000,000 EUR
Application forms for Net Asset Assessment and Entry Application.
Asset verification report from a CPA (Practicing).
Proof of net assets (bank statements, property deeds, etc.).
Travel document.
Proof of financial capability to support dependants.
| Application Portal | https://www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/visarequire/visasentrypermits/applynewcies.htm | gov.hk |
| Official Info | https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/newcies.html | immd.gov.hk |
| Max Stay | 24 months initial, renewable for up to 3 years at a time; PR after 7 years of continuous ordinary re… | newcies.gov.hk |
| Max Stay Estimate | type: years, initialDays: 730, notes: Initial permission to stay up to 24 months; extensions of up t… | newcies.gov.hk |
| Requirements · 2 | Demonstrate net assets or net equity of at least HK$30 million (or equivalent) throughout the six mo… | immd.gov.hk |
| Requirements · 5 | Make committed investment within 180 days of Approval-in-Principle: at least HK$27 million in permis… | newcies.gov.hk |
| Spouse Can Work | yes | immd.gov.hk |
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