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Hong Kong · Investment route
Obtain Hong Kong residency by investing HKD 30,000,000 in an approved business under CIES. Includes family and a path to permanent residency.
Last updated: 2025-10-17
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Hong Kong Business Investment route under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) allows investors to obtain residency by investing HKD 30,000,000 in an approved Hong Kong business. Family members (spouse and dependent children) are included. No physical presence is required. Permanent residency can be applied for after 7 years.
What you getالمزايا
Live, work, and study in Hong Kong.
Include spouse and dependent children.
Path to permanent residency after 7 years of residence.
Access Hong Kong’s low-tax, business-friendly environment.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum Business Investment
Before visa issuance · Invest in an eligible Hong Kong business and maintain it for at least 7 years.
Application & Due Diligence
On submission · Approximate professional fees for main applicant and dependents.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Applicant aged 18+ with clean criminal record.
Private health insurance.
Invest at least HKD 30,000,000 in an approved Hong Kong business.
Maintain the qualifying investment for a minimum of 7 years and comply with reporting.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Criminal convictions or ongoing investigations.
Insufficient proof of funds or unlawful source of wealth.
False or misleading statements in the application.
The processكيف نعمل
Net-Worth and Background Assessment
Complete a full financial and background assessment to verify eligibility for the Hong Kong CIES Business Investment Program.
Submit Investment Application
Submit the CIES Business Investment application along with all required documents to Hong Kong Immigration.
Approval-in-Principle & Investment Completion
Upon receiving approval-in-principle, complete the qualifying business investment and retain proof of all transactions.
Maintain Investment & Annual Reporting
Keep the investment in place and submit annual compliance reports to Hong Kong Immigration as required.
Visa Extension as Needed
Apply for extensions before the expiration of your visa to maintain lawful residence in Hong Kong.
Apply for Permanent Residency
After at least 7 years of continuous residence, you and eligible dependents can apply for Hong Kong permanent residency.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity
Provide notarized copies; translate if not in English/Chinese.
- ✦Valid passport
- ✦Birth certificate
Financial
Cover the last 2 years; include source-of-funds trail.
- ✦Bank statements evidencing ≥ HKD 30M net assets
- ✦Investment agreements or share purchase documents
Compliance
Required for main applicant and dependents.
- ✦Police clearance certificate
- ✦Medical insurance proof
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Approved projectsالمشاريع
Eligible Hong Kong Business Investment
Equity in an operating, approved Hong Kong business; maintain for 7 years.
Project availability and inventory change. Your advisor confirms current options and any exclusive allocations at onboarding.
Risk notes
All investments carry risk. Ensure independent financial and legal due diligence. Non-compliance with CIES conditions can lead to visa revocation.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Yes. Spouse and dependent children can be included in the same application.
Start the Hong Kong route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.