Hong Kong Investment Immigration is increasingly attracting numerous high-net-worth individuals. According to relevant media reports from Hong Kong:
The Hong Kong government's investment immigration program has been in place for nearly nine years, attracting over HKD 100 billion in funds. Although the threshold was raised to HKD 10 million at the end of the year before last and real estate was excluded, there are still nearly 300 applications each month, indicating that its appeal remains strong. In the first four months of this year alone, the total investment exceeded HKD 15 billion. The authorities will conduct a comprehensive review next year, including whether to adjust the threshold and whether to re-include real estate, but no decisions have been made yet. Among the applicants, 380 have invested in Hong Kong for over seven years, most of whom have obtained permanent residency or unconditional stay qualifications, officially becoming Hong Kong residents.
Officials from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government have indicated that a comprehensive review of the effectiveness and operation of the investor program is expected in 2013. The Hong Kong government's policy report states that since the investment amount was raised to HKD 10 million after October 2010, there has been no reduction in the number of applications from mainland immigrants to Hong Kong. Global forecasts suggest that the investment amount for Hong Kong Investment Immigration in 2013 may increase to HKD 20 million.
It is well known that Chinese nationals applying for Hong Kong immigration need to provide proof of identity from a third country. There have been ongoing reports that there may be an increase in landing requirements or proof of residence for more than two years in the country of the third identity. Considering the busy business dealings of mainland clients, who may not have the time to land or reside in the country of the third identity, Vanuatu is one of the excellent choices for a third country identity. Global Investment Immigration will make every effort to submit most of the clients' cases before October 2012, assisting clients in completing the preparation and submission of documents as quickly as possible to respond promptly to sudden changes in Hong Kong policies.
