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About the scheme


The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme was introduced by the Hong Kong SAR Government to provide individuals (and eligible family members) the opportunity to acquire right of residency in Hong Kong through permissible investments. These may either be real estate in Hong Kong, or various specified Hong Kong financial assets held in a designated account operated by a financial intermediary (HSBC can act as your financial intermediary).

An applicant is not required to seek employment or engage in a business activity in Hong Kong to qualify for residency. Rather, simply purchasing a sufficient amount of permissible investments makes the applicant eligible for a residency visa.

The scheme requires the continuous maintenance of the eligible investments for a period of seven years. It also requires the filing of various reports and returns over the seven years following eligibility to the scheme.

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How we can help


Given the high level of development and stability in Hong Kong, the scheme can provide a valuable wealth protection option to cater to the specific needs of an applicant. As a potential applicant, our Wealth and Tax Advisory Services Asia office (a non-bank member of the HSBC Group) can help you with the following:

  • Review with you the features and conditions of the scheme
  • Advise on the operation of the designated account holding the permissible investments
  • Advise on required documentation to satisfy the eligibility requirements
  • Prepare and submit the application form and supporting documentation
  • Liaise with immigration authorities with respect to the application
  • Attend the Immigration department with you to obtain a Hong Kong Identity Card
  • Assist with preparing annual declarations and other filings required during the next seven years (at which time you may become eligible for permanent residency in Hong Kong or for a visa allowing unconditional stay)
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How to qualify


To assess your chances of qualifying for the scheme please review the following. If you meet each of the eligibility criteria below, then the chances are you can qualify for the programme:

  • You must be a foreign national with the right of permanent residence in another country. Please note that some countries do not qualify, please contact us to find out whether you qualify
  • You must have personally and continuously owned assets worth at least HK$ 6.5 million (approximately US$840,000) over the last two years
  • You must currently own liquid assets worth at least HK$6.5 million which are readily available to invest in permissible investments for the purposes of the scheme
  • Other than the assets to be invested in the scheme, you must own other assets and/or have source(s) of income that are sufficient to support you and your family at a standard well above subsistence level and provide you with accommodation

Our fees vary depending on the type of permissible investments and the financial intermediary. Please contact us for a quote for our service.

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Disclaimer
The HK Immigration Services provided by Wealth and Tax Advisory Services (Asia) Ltd at no time guarantee the approval of your application by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The immigration rules for Hong Kong may be subject to change without prior notice.

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About WTASA

Wealth and Tax Advisory Services Asia is a team of international lawyers and accountants specialising in advising clients on minimising taxes and preserving wealth. Find out more about our wealth and tax advisory services.