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Hong Kong · Investment route
Secure Hong Kong residency by investing HKD 30,000,000 in approved funds under CIES. Family inclusion and a path to permanent residency.
Last updated: 2025-10-17
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Hong Kong Fund Investment route under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) grants residency to qualified investors who allocate HKD 30,000,000 to an approved Hong Kong fund. Spouse and dependent children may be included. No mandatory physical presence is required during application. With residence and compliant maintenance of the investment, applicants can apply for permanent residency 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, global financial hub.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum Fund Investment
Before visa issuance · Invest in an approved Hong Kong fund and maintain 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 investment fund.
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
Financial & Background Assessment
Complete a full net-worth verification and background check to confirm eligibility for the Hong Kong CIES fund investment route.
Application Submission
Submit the official Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) fund investment application to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
Approval & Fund Transfer
Upon receiving approval-in-principle, transfer the investment amount into a government-approved investment fund in Hong Kong.
Investment Maintenance
Maintain the qualifying fund investment and provide annual compliance and performance reports as required by Hong Kong authorities.
Visa Extension
Apply for extensions before visa expiry to continue lawful residence while maintaining investment compliance.
Permanent Residency Application
After 7 years of continuous residence, apply for Hong Kong permanent residency, including eligible dependents.
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
- ✦Fund subscription agreements and proof of payment
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
Approved Hong Kong Investment Fund
Subscription into a CIES-approved fund; 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 market risk. Obtain independent financial and legal advice. 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.