Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

As a melting pot of Eastern and Western cultures, Hong Kong is one of the world's highly prosperous free ports and international metropolises, ranking as the third-largest financial center globally. Hong Kong boasts a high degree of economic freedom, a stable financial system, a sound legal framework, and relatively low tax rates. Additionally, due to its cultural and linguistic proximity to the mainland, coupled with its unique geographical advantages and commendable healthcare and education standards, it attracts numerous individuals from both domestic and international backgrounds each year seeking to relocate.

The Hong Kong 'New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme' is an immigration channel specifically established by the Hong Kong government for capital investors. The purpose is to allow individuals who bring funds to Hong Kong for investment but will not participate in the operation of a business in Hong Kong to reside in the city. Investors only need to choose their investment projects from different permissible asset categories to obtain Hong Kong identity. This scheme was implemented on October 1, 2003, suspended on January 15, 2015, and is set to restart on October 25, 2023, with formal acceptance of applications beginning on March 1, 2024.

The New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme Office under the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency will be responsible for reviewing the financial assets and investments of applicants to this scheme and monitoring whether approved applicants continue to meet the investment and management requirements. The Immigration Department will handle visa approvals, entry permits, extensions of stay, and applications for unconditional stay.

• No quota restrictions, no requirements for education, language, business background, residence, etc.
• Flexible investment methods, including stocks, bonds, funds, real estate, etc.
• The main applicant's spouse and children under 18 can apply together.
• After approval, the main applicant and dependents can study, live, work, and start businesses freely in Hong Kong.
• Easy to renew, no employment/startup requirements, renewal is possible as long as investment regulations are met.
• Even without applying for permanent residency after 7 years, the applicant can directly obtain unconditional stay.
• One person applies, the whole family benefits, enjoying high-quality medical, retirement, and other welfare in Hong Kong.
• Children enjoy 15 years of free education in Hong Kong, and overseas Chinese students can gain lower scores to enter prestigious mainland universities.

Eligibility Criteria

 

• Individuals aged 18 or above are eligible to apply (including foreign nationals, Chinese nationals who have obtained foreign permanent resident status, residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwanese citizens).
• The applicant must have continuously and absolutely owned net assets of not less than HKD 30 million (or equivalent in foreign currency) for at least six months prior to the application.
• Must comply with general immigration and security regulations, and have no criminal record.

 

 

Permissible Investment Asset Classes

 

• Stocks, bonds, qualifying collective investment schemes, limited partnership funds, and debt instruments.
• Certificates of deposit (not exceeding HKD 3 million).
• Real estate and other assets (up to HKD 15 million).
• Must invest HKD 3 million in innovation and technology investment portfolios.

 

WorldWay——one of the earliest professional immigration agencies to promote immigration to Hong Kong

Experienced in handling immigration to Hong Kong, with thousands of successful cases

 

 

• Rooted in Hong Kong for nearly 30 years, with professional offices in Hong Kong, Macau, and the mainland
• Among the first professional service agencies to submit investment immigration applications to Hong Kong for clients
• The first company in the industry to submit investment immigration applications to Hong Kong for clients
• Witnessed the introduction, price increase, and suspension of the Hong Kong investment immigration program, striving to submit for clients in time
• Possesses an experienced project team, copywriting team, and customer service team in Hong Kong
• Maintains friendly interactions with the Hong Kong Immigration Department and has an excellent reputation
• Loyal and responsible in serving clients, successfully helping thousands of families immigrate to Hong Kong

 

 

Many clients of the Hong Kong New Capital Investor Immigration Program from WorldWay have successfully obtained approval for their applications