On September 17, 2025, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, China, John Lee, delivered his fourth Policy Address of his term at the Legislative Council. The theme of the new Policy Address is "Deepening Reform for People's Livelihood, Leveraging Advantages to Co-create the Future." Join the Worldway Group to learn more.
Investment migration threshold lowered; property purchase threshold reduced to HKD 30 million
The "New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme" requires applicants to invest no less than HKD 30 million in Hong Kong, of which real estate investment (whether residential or non-residential) is now counted up to a maximum of HKD 15 million.
The Hong Kong government is optimizing the investment migration policy; for example, the amount eligible to be counted for the purchase of non-residential properties has been increased from HKD 10 million to HKD 15 million, with no restrictions on the transaction price. If purchasing residential properties, the eligible amount remains capped at HKD 10 million, but the eligibility for residential property investment will be relaxed, with the transaction price threshold reduced from HKD 50 million to HKD 30 million.
Continued reinforcement of talent acquisition policies
Report data shows that Hong Kong's talent, introduction programs have achieved significant results. Since the current government launched a series of new talent entry policies, more than 230,000 talents have come to Hong Kong to work and develop.
Among them, the renewal rate for the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) has reached 55%. The high-caliber talents approved for renewal are primarily engaged in sectors such as innovation, technology, and finance in Hong Kong. In terms of monthly income, 95% earn more than Hong Kong's median income of over HKD 20,000, and 50% earn nearly double that amount, indicating high demand and a market willingness to pay higher wages to attract them. The TTPS can bring an annual economic contribution of approximately HKD 34 billion to Hong Kong, equivalent to about 1.2% of its GDP. The talents coming to Hong Kong are generally young, with 70% under the age of 40, which helps alleviate the challenges of an aging population.
Educational benefits: Relaxing restrictions on self-financed admissions and increasing student dormitories
The Policy Address has introduced major favorable policies in the field of education. Hong Kong universities are highly sought after, and the number of non-local students applying as self-financed students has achieved double-digit annual growth. Currently, the government provides 15,000 subsidized places for local students annually. The government will clearly maintain this quota without reduction, ensuring that the current status of local students enrolling in subsidized programs remains unchanged. As for non-local students studying in Hong Kong on a self-financed basis, the number of non-subsidized places will be allowed to increase.
Starting from the 2026/27 academic year, the cap on the number of non-local self-financed students at each publicly funded tertiary institution will increase from 40% of the local student quota to 50%; the cap on excess admission for self-financed students in publicly funded research postgraduate courses will also increase from 100% to 120%.
At the same time, the supply of student dormitories will be increased, with HKD 40 million allocated by the University Grants Committee to subsidize the eight public universities in stepping up promotion in international markets and the mainland for teacher and student recruitment. The Education Bureau will also take the lead in promoting more summer study tours organized by post-secondary institutions to attract non-local high school students to experience Hong Kong.
Overall, the 2025 Policy Address builds a well-structured and mutually supportive policy system covering talents, supporting facilities, and finance. This report clearly declares to the world that Hong Kong's "talent grab" strategy will not only continue but will also be continuously optimized and deepened.
If you are interested in planning your Hong Kong residency or are considering it, please plan as early as possible to seize the policy dividends; the earlier you apply, the sooner you benefit! The Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme features no points requirements, no quotas, no academic qualifications required, and no residency requirements. Once approved, you can work and start businesses freely in Hong Kong. One person is approved, and the whole family benefits. With an investment starting from HKD 30 million, your whole family can quickly obtain Hong Kong identity. The Top Talent Pass Scheme requires no investment, no prior employment offer from an employer, no asset requirements, and no points requirements. For individual applicants, spouses and minor children can accompany, and they can enter and exit Hong Kong freely.
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