Hong KongHong Kong is major port and global financial center in Asia and service oriented economy. Hong Kong’s economic strengths include a sound banking system, no public debt, strong legal system, large foreign exchange reserves, rigorous anti-corruption measures and close ties with the mainland China. The government of Hong Kong consistently encourages and supports activities for private businesses. Highly skilled entrepreneurs or wealthy investors can apply for residency in Hong Kong for business, research and investment.
Residence program
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme from HK$30 million.
Citizenship program
No citizenship by investment. Permanent residence after 7 years.
Investment name
Business investment scheme
Minimum investment
HK$30 million under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, including HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio
Qualifying investments
Government backed incubation schemes or investment in other sectors
Visa type
Entrepreneur investment visa
Time frame
3-5 months
Permanent residency
After 7 years
Citizenship
After 7 years with PR status
Dual nationality
Restricted. Dual citizenship is only possible in some cases.
Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.