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Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Residence in Asia’s financial capital through HK$30M of investment.

Minimum investment
HK$30M
Passport visa waiver (on citizenship)
175
Processing
6–12 months
Visit / stay
No minimum stay

Buy online · 2026

Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Apply for Hong Kong residence by investment programme today. Minimum investment HK$30M.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit6–12 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) grants residence to investors with net assets of at least HK$30 million who invest HK$30 million in permissible assets, including HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio. Equities, bonds, funds and property all count. Since 1 March 2026, homes above HK$30 million count up to HK$10 million, and non-residential property up to HK$15 million.

Applications take around 6–12 months. Investors and their families can live, work and study in Hong Kong, and become eligible for permanent residence after seven years.

Key benefits

  1. Low, simple taxes: no capital gains, dividend or inheritance tax
  2. Spouse and unmarried children under 18 included
  3. Path to permanent residence (right of abode) after 7 years
  4. No minimum stay requirement
  5. Keep your wealth invested in a broad range of assets – equities, bonds, funds and property
  6. Residential property now counts, for homes above HK$30 million
  7. Freedom to work or run a business in Hong Kong
  8. Global financial centre and gateway to mainland China
  9. Free flow of capital and a Hong Kong dollar pegged to the US dollar
  10. Common law legal system
  11. World-class international schools and universities

Investment options

Permissible investment assets

Including HK$3M into the CIES Investment Portfolio.

HK$30M

Residential property (counted)

Up to HK$10M counted; homes above HK$30M (from 1 March 2026).

HK$10M

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and unmarried children under 18
Visit or residence
No minimum stay
Path to citizenship
Permanent residence after 7 years of ordinary residence.
Processing time
6–12 months
  • Non-residential property counted up to HK$15M
  • Net assets HK$30M for 2 years
  • Low, simple tax system

Hong Kong passport: travel access

175destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – no visa in advance
Show visa waiver countries

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Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 12 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Hong Kong citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme: FAQ

How much does the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme cost?

The minimum investment is HK$30M. Available options: Permissible investment assets (HK$30M); Residential property (counted) (HK$10M). The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme take?

Processing typically takes 6–12 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse and unmarried children under 18. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Hong Kong?

No minimum stay. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

Does the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme lead to citizenship?

Permanent residence after 7 years of ordinary residence.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: InvestHK – New CIES.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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