CIES Service

  • CIES Introduction

    The purpose of this plan is to allow eligible individuals to obtain Hong Kong residency by investing no less than HKD 30 million in permitted investment categories through coming to Hong Kong (the new policy will start on October 25, 2023, and the asset and investment amount will be increased from the original HKD 10 million to HKD 30 million).
    Applicants can choose suitable investment projects from different permitted investment categories without participating in any business operations.
  • Scheme Advantages

    * Free Capital Flow District: The world's most free economy practices free trade policies and has no foreign exchange controls
    * Simple Tax: Simple Taxation System. Regional taxation only imposes taxes on income and profits originating from Hong Kong, and the tax system is simple with low tax rates
    * Law Base Soceity: A Law-Based Society. The legal system is sound, the judiciary is independent, and the government operates with transparency and integrity. The Special Administrative Region government is clean and operates at a high level of efficiency
    * High-quality education: Premier education. Asia's top education level, 15 years of free education, adopting Western education models while integrating Chinese and Western cultures
    * Overseas Chinese student benefits: Hong Kong students who apply to prestigious universities in mainland China can enjoy preferential treatment as overseas Chinese students. Hong Kong academic qualifications are internationally recognized, and students can directly apply to top international universities
    * Dual Roles/ Dual Identities: Retaining household registration in mainland China does not affect one's career and welfare benefits in mainland China
    * Freedom of Childbirth: Freedom of childbirth, and children born in Hong Kong enjoy permanent citizenship rights in Hong Kong
    * Global Citizenship: After seven years of immigration, one can become a permanent resident of Hong Kong, holding a Hong Kong passport for visa-free access to 171 countries and regions worldwide, enjoying the convenience of global citizenship
    * Benefiting future generations: One person's application can benefit the whole family, providing a healthy environment for children to grow up in and a platform for future achievements. This can benefit future generations
    * Complete Welfare and Benefits: After obtaining a Hong Kong resident visa, one can enjoy public hospital medical benefits and 15 years of free education for children without waiting for seven years. This is an improvement in welfare
  • Application Requirement

    - 18 year old: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
    - Continuously owned the assets for two years: Before submitting the application, the applicant must have a continuous record of net assets of no less than HKD 30 million for two years.
    - Allocation of HKD 30 million investment: The expected investment threshold is no less than HKD 30 million, with investments in HK dollar based stocks, funds, bonds, commercial and industrial real estate, and other assets.
    - A 3rd country's passport: Applicants must hold a resident status (passport) from a third country.
    - Applicants's dependents follow: Applicants can bring their dependents, including their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 18.
    - Proof of No Criminal Conviction: Applicats and the following dependents have no prior criminal record.
  • Visa Renewal to Permanent Residency

    After obtaining preliminary approval, investors can visit Hong Kong for 3 months as visitors. If they can provide evidence that they are actively engaged in investment activities in Hong Kong, their visitor status can be extended for another 3 months. The visa mode for Hong Kong investment immigration is generally "2+3+3" (subject to change under the new policy). If investors and their dependents reside continuously in Hong Kong for more than 7 years, they can apply for permanent residency in Hong Kong according to the law.