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Hong Kong Investment Immigration New Capital Investor Entry Scheme

. Introduction to the Scheme In the latest Policy Address 2023 issued on October 25, 2023, Chief Executive John Lee said that the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme will be implemented. Qualified investors who invest HK$30 million or more in stocks, funds, bonds and other assets (excluding real estate) in Hong Kong can apply to come to Hong Kong through the scheme to enhance the development advantages of Hong Kong's asset and wealth management, finance and related professional services. According to the details of the "New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme" ("New Scheme") announced by the Government, including application eligibility criteria, permitted investment assets, investment management regulations, application for right of abode regulations, and the "first exemption and then collection" arrangement of stamp duty for property purchases by foreigners. The new policy aims to be fully launched and open for applications in mid-2024.

Application Requirements

1. Investment amount: HK$30 million;
2. Age requirement: 18 years old and above;
3. Nationality requirements: Chinese nationals and/or persons who have obtained permanent residency status in other countries, foreign nationals, residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region and Chinese residents of Taiwan;
6. Asset requirements: Applicants must have net assets of no less than HK$30 million at all times in the two years prior to submitting an application;
7. No criminal record

 

Renewal Conditions

Approved applicants can bring their dependants (including their spouse and unmarried and dependent children under the age of 18) to Hong Kong. They can generally stay in Hong Kong for no more than two years. After the expiration of the period, they can apply to extend their stay for no more than three years. Thereafter, they can apply to extend their stay for no more than three years at the end of each three-year period. (i.e. 2+3+3)
Applicants and their dependants may apply to become Hong Kong permanent residents in accordance with the law if they have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than seven years.
If an applicant fails to meet the continuous ordinarily residence requirement in Hong Kong, but has met the financial requirements of the new scheme for not less than seven consecutive years, he or she may apply for unconditional stay in Hong Kong.
If the application is approved, the applicant can freely dispose of the invested assets

Enjoy benefits

Free medical care

Free education for children

College Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese Students

Joint Admissions for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

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