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Hong Kong · Investment route
Hong Kong residence under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme: HK$30 million, with HK$27 million in permissible assets such as listed equities and private funds, plus HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
Last updated: 2026-10-01
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Advising UAE residents on Asia-Pacific migration from our Dubai office.
What you getالمزايا
Live, work, and study in Hong Kong.
Include spouse and dependent children.
Permanent residency after seven years of continuous ordinary residence.
Hong Kong permanent residency is not a citizenship, so you keep your Indian passport.
Access Hong Kong’s low-tax, business-friendly environment.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Permissible investment assets
After approval-in-principle · Business exposure is taken through equities listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, debt securities of listed companies, and private open-ended fund companies or limited partnership funds (capped at HK$10 million in aggregate).
CIES Investment Portfolio
After approval-in-principle · Placed with Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited and subject to a lock-up period.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Aged 18 or over when applying for Net Asset Assessment, with a clean criminal record.
Net assets of at least HK$30 million throughout the six months before the Net Asset Assessment application.
Invest HK$30 million: at least HK$27 million in permissible investment assets plus HK$3 million into the CIES Investment Portfolio.
For business exposure, use equities listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, debt securities of listed companies, or private open-ended fund companies and limited partnership funds (aggregate cap HK$10 million).
Maintain the investment under the Portfolio Maintenance Requirements; extensions depend on it.
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 Asset Assessment
Apply to the New CIES Office at InvestHK with evidence of net assets of at least HK$30 million held throughout the preceding six months.
Approval-in-Principle
Apply to the Immigration Department for approval-in-principle. You may then stay as a visitor for up to 180 days to complete the investment.
Make the Investment
Place at least HK$27 million in permissible assets (for business exposure: listed equities, debt securities of listed companies and private funds within their cap) and HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
Formal Approval
Receive formal approval and permission to stay in Hong Kong for up to 24 months.
Extensions
Apply for extensions of up to three years each; they are granted while the Portfolio Maintenance Requirements are met.
Apply for Permanent Residency
After seven years of continuous ordinary 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 six months before the Net Asset Assessment application, with a full 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
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.
Risk notes
The Immigration Department's CIES page (immd.gov.hk) describes the original 2003 scheme at HK$10 million, suspended since 15 January 2015. Current New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme rules are published by InvestHK at newcies.gov.hk.
From 1 November 2026, financial assets acquired through accounts that are not designated accounts will not count towards the investment. Structure the purchase correctly from the start.
Hong Kong permanent residency requires seven years of continuous ordinary residence. It is a residency, not a citizenship.
Compliance
The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme requires HK$30 million in total: HK$27 million in permissible assets plus HK$3 million into the CIES Investment Portfolio held with the Hong Kong Investment Corporation.
You must also show net assets of at least HK$30 million throughout the six months preceding the Net Asset Assessment application.
From 1 November 2026 only assets acquired through designated accounts count.
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.