Overview of New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Explore the vibrant tapestry of Hong Kong, the acclaimed Asia's World City, where 24-hour trading interacts with the globe's most influential financial hubs. With its sophisticated financial infrastructure, thriving innovation and technology ecosystem and an unrivalled pool of talent, this energetic metropolis empowers investors to seize opportunities within the world's fastest-growing region. Strategically situated at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong is also an ideal bridge of the East and West with its unique cultural ties with the mainland.

Soaring Beyond Limits

Investment opportunities and prosperous future are within your reach. Hong Kong serves as the Asia-Pacific's international trade, finance, and shipping hub, and has top tier rankings in terms of foreign banks and foreign exchange reserves. As a result, Hong Kong retains its competitive edge in the region with contribution of its mature economy and robust commercial development.

A Place for Children to Thrive

As a convergence point of Eastern and Western cultures, Hong Kong is home to renowned institutions and global educational experts, supported by a comprehensive Education System, making it an ideal place for nurturing talents.

¹Nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are excluded. The list of excluded countries/regions will be reviewed by the Security Bureau/Immigration Department from time to time. Stateless persons who have obtained foreign permanent resident status in a foreign country with proven re-entry facilities will be eligible under the Scheme.

• Aged 18 or above;
• Have no adverse immigration record;
• Have Net assets or Net equity to which customer is absolutely beneficially entitled with a Market value of not less than HK$30 million Net (or equivalent in foreign currencies) throughout the two years preceding the date customer lodged his/her application for Net Asset Assessment of the Scheme.
• Must investment of a minimum of HK$30 million net (or equivalent in foreign currencies) in the Permissible Investment Assets.

Applicant is required to place HK$3 million into a new CIES Investment Portfolio which will be set up and managed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited. They are required to invest a minimum of HK$27 million in any of the following Permissible Investment Assets:

• Equities^
• Debt securities^
• Certificates of deposits^ (subject to a cap of HK$3 million)
• Subordinated debt^
• Eligible collective investment schemes
• Ownership interest in limited partnership funds registered under the Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (subject to a cap of  HK$10 million)
• Real estate (subject to a cap of HK$10 million)

^The captioned investment is required to trade in HKD or RMB. The information provided herein is intended as a general guide for reference. For more information, please visit the website of the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

1. Net Asset Assessment
2. Entry Application – Getting approval in principle
3. Assessment on Investment Requirements
4. Entry Application – Getting formal approval
5. Assessment on Portfolio Maintenance Requirements
6. Extension of Stay
7. Apply for Hong Kong Permanent Residence or Unconditional Stay

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