ID 967 — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (新資本投資者入境計劃)

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ID 967 — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (新資本投資者入境計劃)

Investment Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

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.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)

Hong Kong

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing1–3 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Aged 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.

KEY CRITERIA

Investment

30,000,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Clear 7-year pathway to Hong Kong permanent residency.
No employer sponsorship or job offer required.
Spouse and children under 18 can join and are free to work or study.
Broad menu of permissible assets: HK-listed equities, bonds, funds, REITs, real estate.
Initial 24-month stay with straightforward 3-year extensions.
Unconditional stay available after 7 years if continuous residence is not met.

Worth Knowing

Very high capital threshold: HK$30 million net assets and HK$30 million invested.
HK$3 million must go into the CIES Investment Portfolio managed by HKIC.
Real estate counts only up to HK$15 million (residential capped at HK$10 million).
Ongoing Portfolio Maintenance Requirements verified before each extension.
Engaging a Practising CPA is mandatory and is at the applicant's own cost.
Not open to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Assets acquired before the scheme's 1 March 2024 launch do not count toward the threshold.
Adverse immigration record disqualifies the applicant.

Application Process

Engage a Certified Public Accountant (Practicing) to conduct a net asset assessment.

Submit application for Net Asset Assessment to the New CIES Office.

Upon receiving certifying proof, submit entry application to the Immigration Department.

Make the required investment within the specified timeframe (usually 180 days after approval).

Provide proof of investment to the New CIES Office for final verification.

Verified Claims (7)

Last verified Jun 18, 2026

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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Overview

Hong Kong residency for investors committing at least HK$30 million in permissible assets, including HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.

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.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Aged 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.

KEY CRITERIA

Investment

30,000,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Clear 7-year pathway to Hong Kong permanent residency.
No employer sponsorship or job offer required.
Spouse and children under 18 can join and are free to work or study.
Broad menu of permissible assets: HK-listed equities, bonds, funds, REITs, real estate.
Initial 24-month stay with straightforward 3-year extensions.
Unconditional stay available after 7 years if continuous residence is not met.

Worth Knowing

Very high capital threshold: HK$30 million net assets and HK$30 million invested.
HK$3 million must go into the CIES Investment Portfolio managed by HKIC.
Real estate counts only up to HK$15 million (residential capped at HK$10 million).
Ongoing Portfolio Maintenance Requirements verified before each extension.
Engaging a Practising CPA is mandatory and is at the applicant's own cost.
Not open to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Assets acquired before the scheme's 1 March 2024 launch do not count toward the threshold.
Adverse immigration record disqualifies the applicant.

Application Process