Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Also known as: New CIES · Hong Kong investment residence
What it grants
Permission to enter and remain in Hong Kong as a capital investment entrant after satisfying the net-asset, investment and immigration requirements.
Competent authority: New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Office, Invest Hong Kong
Research cutoff 2026-09-21 · 2 source references. Recheck material facts with the listed primary publishers before acting.
Quick answers
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- What does this route grant?
- Permission to enter and remain in Hong Kong as a capital investment entrant after satisfying the net-asset, investment and immigration requirements.
- What is the published entry point?
- 30,000,000 HKD through New CIES portfolio. This is not the total family or professional cost.
- Is physical presence required?
- Investment maintenance and ordinary-residence tests are different; obtain advice before assuming the investment period guarantees permanent status.
- Can family be included?
- Eligible dependants may apply under the current dependant policy; their status and work or study rights require current immigration review.
- Does it lead to citizenship?
- The scheme is an immigration and residence route; it is not a direct citizenship program.
This route fits if…
- High-net-worth applicants seeking Hong Kong residence through financial investment
- Applicants able to maintain a compliant managed portfolio and document ownership of assets
Needs professional review
- Nationality and residence eligibility
- Net Asset Assessment period
- Permissible financial assets
- Real-estate caps
- Designated-account and reporting rules
01Summary
The scheme requires at least HKD 30 million in net assets or net equity for the relevant pre-application period and at least HKD 30 million in committed investment.
The investment structure allocates HKD 27 million to permissible assets and HKD 3 million to the CIES Investment Portfolio under the current rules.
02Investment options
New CIES portfolio
30,000,000 HKD minAt least HKD 27 million in permissible assets plus HKD 3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
03Eligibility
- Age 18 or over
- Eligible nationality or status
- Required net assets or net equity
- Qualifying committed investment
- No adverse immigration or security concern
04Family & dependents
Eligible dependants may apply under the current dependant policy; their status and work or study rights require current immigration review.
- Spouse or qualifying partner
- Eligible dependent children
05Physical presence
Presence is defined per rule dimension below — each with its own counting method. There is no single universal "days per year" number.
Extensions and later status
Investment maintenance and ordinary-residence tests are different; obtain advice before assuming the investment period guarantees permanent status.
06Timeline & duration
Net Asset Assessment, investment verification and immigration approval are separate stages.
Typical: Case-specific · Duration: Initial and extended stay under the scheme, subject to current immigration conditions and continuing compliance.
- Maintain the qualifying portfolio
- Preserve designated-account and reporting compliance
- Apply for extension before expiry
07Costs
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Government charges, investment capital, professional fees and other costs are separate. Figures are research references, not quotes; verify them with the responsible authority and qualified professional before acting.
Currency conversions use a reference EUR→USD rate of 1.08 as of 2026-09-19. All program amounts are stated in official currencies; verify current rates before budgeting.
08Documentation
Identity and immigration-status evidence
primary
Net Asset Assessment evidence
primary
Permissible-investment and designated-account records
primary
Dependant relationship records
any
09Path to PR & citizenship
Permanent residence
Unconditional stay or permanent residence uses separate immigration and ordinary-residence requirements.
Citizenship
The scheme is an immigration and residence route; it is not a direct citizenship program.
10Risks & refusals
- Asset ownership period not proven
- Ineligible asset
- Real-estate cap misunderstood
- Portfolio or reporting breach
- Confusing investment permission with permanent residence
11Rule versions tracked
Law changes create cohorts — the version in force when you first acquired your permit or filed may govern your case. Both open and closed versions stay on record.
hk-new-cies-20262026-03-01 – presentactiveCurrent scheme including measures effective 1 March 2026.
- Verify the current Scheme Rules and permissible-asset list before investing
12Sources of record
Draft next-review date: 2026-10-21. A listed link and checked date do not certify that a rule is current. Recheck material facts with the responsible authority and a qualified professional before acting.