Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Hong Kong (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 19th (score: 83.15)
- Procedure: 17th
- Mobility: 17th
- Tax Optimization: 5th
- Quality of Life: 12th
- Investment: 3rd
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Asia |
Minimum investment threshold | HKD 30 million (approx. USD $3.8 million) |
Year of inception | Launched in 2003, suspended in 2015 and relaunched in 2024 |
Visa-free countries | 167 |
Investment options | Investment in equities, bonds, REITs, mutual funds, and other financial products listed in Hong Kong, up to HKD 10M (approx. USD $3.8 million) in non-residential real estate. |
Physical presence requirements | Applicants must spend at least 183 days per year in Singapore to maintain their residence status. |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children in the application |
Dual citizenship allowed | No |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of continuous residence |
Average processing time | 2-4 months |