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Hong Kong investment immigration
Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)
Invest HKD 30 million in permissible assets and live in Hong Kong with your family.
Programme overview
The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) lets investors with the required net assets come to live in Hong Kong through investment. You invest a total of HKD 30 million: HKD 27 million in permissible investment assets and HKD 3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio managed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation.
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Total investmentHKD 30,000,000
Permissible investment assetsHKD 27,000,000
CIES Investment PortfolioHKD 3,000,000
FamilySpouse and unmarried children under 18
Summary
CIES applicants must show net assets of at least HKD 30 million held continuously for the six months before applying, and invest a total of HKD 30 million: HKD 27 million in permissible investment assets (including shares, bonds, funds and real estate, with real estate counted up to HKD 10 million) and HKD 3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
Key benefits of CIES
- No education, language or employment requirements
- Bring your spouse and children to Hong Kong
- A wide range of permissible assets
- Apply for permanent residence after seven years
Why Global Immigrate for CIES
- families approved
- 8+
- approval rate
- 100%
- offering this programme since
- 2024
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GI Group’s overseas property team helps you find, negotiate and buy — and later manage lettings.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Planning beyond immigration
GI Group’s teams can handle pre-immigration tax, asset allocation, your children’s education and overseas property at the same time, so the arrangements never conflict.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
None
- Aged 18 or over
- Net assets of at least HKD 30 million held continuously for the six months before applying
- HKD 27 million invested in permissible investment assets
- HKD 3 million invested in the CIES Investment Portfolio
- Investments maintained throughout your stay
Free CIES brochure
Covers the requirements, process and timeline, a fee overview and FAQs. Leave your details and we’ll send it to you.
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Application process
- Asset assessment2–4 weeksWe review your proof of net assets and investment plan.
- Net asset assessmentSeveral monthsSubmit the application and pass the net asset assessment.
- Make the investmentsWithin the required periodComplete the permissible investments as required.
- ResidenceAfter approvalReceive your visa and extend when the conditions are met.
CIES client stories
“The net asset assessment is strict. They helped me organise my asset records and it passed first time.”
Passed the net asset assessment and completed the investment.
Mr Tseng, Taipei“They helped me compare the different permissible assets and build a well-balanced allocation.”
Granted residence and extended as required.
Ms Kung, Shanghai“Combined with GI Group’s asset management service, the immigration and the investments were planned together.”
Completed the investment and granted residence.
Mr Mak, SingaporeCIESFAQ
Can I invest in real estate?
Yes. Residential property must be a single property meeting the required transaction price, and real estate (residential and non-residential combined) counts for up to HKD 10 million.
Can I hold the investments through a company?
Yes. Since March 2026, applicants can hold permissible investment assets through an eligible Hong Kong private holding company that they wholly own.
Do I need to live in Hong Kong?
CIES mainly requires you to maintain your investments; how long you live in Hong Kong affects your later eligibility for permanent residence.
When can I apply for Hong Kong permanent residence?
After ordinarily residing in Hong Kong for a continuous period of seven years in a recognised status, and making Hong Kong your permanent home, you can apply for Hong Kong permanent residence.
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