Breaking news! The highly anticipated details of the Hong Kong Investment Immigration Scheme (i.e., the New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme) have been officially announced, with the application threshold raised from HKD 10 million to HKD 30 million. Applications will be accepted starting mid-next year. For specific details, let’s take a look with the WorldWay Group.
Investment Amount: HKD 30 million
Applicants must invest at least HKD 27 million in permitted financial assets and non-residential real estate; and invest HKD 3 million in the new "Capital Investor Immigration Scheme Investment Portfolio."
Eligibility Criteria
◆ Foreign nationals aged 18 and above
◆ Applicants must have continuously and absolutely beneficially owned a net worth of not less than HKD 30 million (or equivalent foreign currency) within the two years prior to the application.
◆ Individuals of Chinese nationality who have obtained foreign permanent resident status
◆ Residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region
◆ Residents of Taiwan of Chinese descent
Meanwhile, applicants may bring dependents to Hong Kong, including spouses, same-sex or opposite-sex partners, and unmarried dependent children under the age of 18.
Investment Requirements
Invest not less than HKD 30 million in designated investment asset categories within six months prior to submitting the application, or within six months after approval.
Investment Categories
◆ Invest at least HKD 27 million in permitted financial assets and non-residential real estate:
Stocks
Debt securities
Certificates of deposit (not exceeding HKD 3 million)
Subordinated debt
Eligible collective investment schemes
Limited partnership funds
Non-residential real estate (not exceeding HKD 10 million)
◆ Invest HKD 3 million in the new "Capital Investor Immigration Scheme Investment Portfolio"
Renewal and Permanent Residency
Under the new "Capital Investor Immigration Scheme," applicants may be granted a stay in Hong Kong for 2 years after completing the investment, with the option to apply for an extension for 3 years. After the 3-year period, they may apply for another 3 years, totaling "2+3+3." Renewal requires meeting relevant qualifications and maintaining investments in Hong Kong. If the applicant and their dependents have continuously resided in Hong Kong for not less than seven years, they may apply to become permanent residents of Hong Kong. If the applicant fails to meet this requirement but has continuously met the financial requirements of the new scheme for not less than seven years, they may apply for an unrestricted stay in Hong Kong. If the application is approved, the applicant may freely dispose of their investment assets.
Investment immigration applicants can enjoy "exemption first, taxation later"
The government will amend the legislation to allow approved applicants of the new scheme to purchase residential properties in Hong Kong without paying buyer's stamp duty and new residential stamp duty, similar to the arrangement for foreign talents (i.e., the "exemption first, taxation later" arrangement).
A friendly reminder, the new Hong Kong Investment Immigration Scheme still follows the old system: applicants from the mainland cannot apply directly and must first obtain foreign permanent resident status. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare for identity planning in advance. Please feel free to contact the WorldWay Group for specific planning.
Immigration is a comprehensive planning process, and it is important to choose a reputable, professional, and well-regarded immigration agency! A capable immigration company can truly assist immigration applicants in successfully completing their immigration process. The WorldWay Group has consistently received recognition in the immigration industry for its high service quality, large number of applications submitted, high success rate, and high customer satisfaction in handling Hong Kong immigration.
The WorldWay Group, ranked among Asia's top 500 brands, has been rooted in Hong Kong for over 20 years. As one of the early companies to engage in Hong Kong immigration services, it has established professional offices in Hong Kong, Macao, and the mainland, successfully assisting countless clients in relocating to Hong Kong. The WorldWay Group possesses a comprehensive customer service system, rich immigration processing experience, a professional and experienced documentation team, meticulous customer service team, and efficient and considerate landing services, providing thoughtful strategies and services for every investor's immigration journey. Whether before applying for immigration, during the application process, or in the series of follow-up services after immigration, the WorldWay Group is fully committed to helping investors realize their immigration dreams.
For more details about immigration to Hong Kong, please send us a private message in the comments section or call the WorldWay Group hotline: Mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong: (852)2802 8798