Hong Kong
Investment Visa (CIES)
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) allows high-net-worth individuals to obtain residence in Hong Kong through an investment of HKD 30M.
Last updated: 10/2026
Why the HK Investment Visa?
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) was relaunched in 2024 and targets high-net-worth individuals seeking residence in Hong Kong through an investment of at least HKD 30 million.
The investment goes into permissible financial assets and real estate in Hong Kong (real estate counts up to HKD 15M in total, residential up to HKD 10M); HKD 3M goes into the CIES Investment Portfolio. You may work and set up your own company. After 7 years of continuous ordinary residence, you can apply for Permanent Residency.
Planning a company of your own in Hong Kong alongside the investment? How source-based taxation, the annual audit and account opening fit together is explained in our guide to the Hong Kong company.
What New CIES allows
Process
Consultation & Eligibility
Review of your assets and investment options.
Investment Planning
Selection of approved financial products and real estate.
Application
Submission to Immigration Department with all documentation.
Approval
Processing and visa issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What investments are allowed?
Do I need to live in Hong Kong?
Can I get Permanent Residency after 7 years?
Can my family come along?
What income tax will I pay in Hong Kong?
How long is the CIES visa valid?
Can Strasia coordinate the entire process?
What if I do not reach HKD 30 million?
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Investor Visas Worldwide Comparison
| Criterion | HK CIES | Dubai Golden | SG GIP | UK Innovator Founder | US EB-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | HKD 30M | AED 2M | SGD 10M | None | USD 800k+ |
| Validity | 2 years, then up to 3 each | 10 Years | PR; Re-Entry Permit 5 years | 3 Years | 2 Years (conditional) |
| Family Inclusion | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Path to PR / citizenship | PR after 7 yrs of ordinary residence | No, renewable | PR at once; naturalisation possible | Settlement after 3 years | Green card; citizenship after 5 yrs |
| Residency Requirement | None for the status | None | For REP renewal > half the time | Max. 180 days abroad per 12 months | Residence in the US |
| Income Tax | Territorial | Not levied in the UAE | Territorial | Residence-based | Worldwide |
Minimum Investment
Validity
Family Inclusion
Path to PR / citizenship
Residency Requirement
Income Tax
HK CIES per the Immigration Department and New CIES Office, SG GIP per EDB (both read 22 Oct 2026); Dubai, UK and USA as in our investor visa comparison with official sources (as of 18 Oct 2026). How your income is taxed depends on your tax residence, not on the visa. All information without guarantee.
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28 Ferry Street, Yau Ma Tei
Kowloon, Hong Kong
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