Hong Kong Hong Kong New CIES — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Program
Hong Kong New CIES
Local Name
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(36 mo)
Residency by investment requiring HK$30M in permissible assets, including HK$27M in financial assets/real estate and HK$3M in CIES Investment Portfolio.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | CIES Investment Portfolio | HKD 3,000,000 | $385,000 | 7yr | Yes | Required |
| Fund | Financial Assets | HKD 27,000,000 | $3,460,000 | 7yr | Yes | Required |
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth Required
$3,850,000
Application Fee
$30
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
HK territorial tax (max 15% salary, 16.5% profits)
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
7 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
7 years
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Net asset requirement HK$30M over the six months before net-asset assessment. Investment: HK$27M in permissible financial assets and/or real estate + HK$3M in CIES Investment Portfolio. From March 1, 2026, residential real estate must be one single property with transaction price of HK$30M or above; pre-September 17, 2025 real estate purchases remain subject to the older HK$10M aggregate cap. PRC passport holders require overseas permanent residence. Right of abode still depends on ordinary-residence rules after 7 years.