Last Updated: January 29, 2026
Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Hong Kong
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 19th | 83.15 |
Procedure
| 17th | 82.11 |
Mobility
| 17th | 62.90 |
Tax Optimization
| 9th | 83.33 |
Quality of Life
| 12th | 82.34 |
Investment
| 3rd | 79.24 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
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 |
Conclusion
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Footnotes
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