On February 22, 2023, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Chen Maobo stated when announcing the "Financial Budget":
In order to further enrich the talent pool and attract more new capital to settle in Hong Kong, Hong Kong will introduce a new "Capital Investor Entrant Scheme".
Relevant provisions of the Consolidated Budget, Secretary Chen's speech at a TV forum, and relevant reports from the Hong Kong media:
#The known information and related predictions of the new version of the "investment immigration plan" are as follows:
01
Implementation time
It is expected that the details of the plan will be announced in April and will be officially implemented within this year;
02
investment amount
Compared with the previous 10 million Hong Kong dollars, it is "several times higher", and an estimated investment of 20 to 30 million Hong Kong dollars is required;
03
investment requirements
The applicant must put a certain amount of assets in the local market;
04
investment category
a. Financial assets, including stocks, bonds, funds, etc.;
b. Industries and projects that are conducive to the long-term development of Hong Kong, such as start-ups and innovative technology companies;
c. excluding property investments;
05
identity requirements
Mainland residents are not included.
Are mainland residents really not allowed to apply for investment immigration?
uncertain!
The old version of the investment immigration program also did not include mainland residents, but most of the previous investors were mainlanders.
Because its scope of application includes:
Chinese nationals who have obtained permanent resident status abroad.
That is to say, you can apply for the Hong Kong investment immigration program through the method of mainland identity + small country green card.
Therefore, the new version of the investment immigration plan does not rule out referring to the relevant policies of the old version. Mainland residents may wish to learn about green cards in small countries in advance.
01
Vanuatu Green Card
Processing period: 7-30 days
Application requirements: the main applicant is at least 18 years old, has no criminal record, and has certain assets under his name
Project features: low cost and high cost performance, it is the "golden partner" of Hong Kong's investment immigration program
02
Greece Golden Visa
Cycle: 3-4 months
Application requirements: the main applicant is at least 18 years old and has no criminal record
Project features: While helping Hong Kong identity, it can also configure European identity, one more channel and one more choice
03
Malta Green Card
Processing period: 4-6 months
Application requirements: the main applicant is over 18 years old, has no criminal record, and provides certain asset certificates
Project features: Permanent residence status in EU countries can also help children's international education
What should the first batch of applicants do to prepare at this stage?
01
Prepare proof of assets
No matter how much the investment amount rises, there is a high probability that you must prove that you have a sufficient amount of net assets.
Including: global real estate, stocks, funds, bank deposits, etc.
The above-mentioned documents can be prepared in advance, and the application can be submitted as soon as the detailed rules are released.
02
Personal Documents
Including the applicant's valid travel documents, mainly a passport.
Families whose documents have expired (or are about to expire) but plan to emigrate should apply for valid travel documents as soon as possible.
03
Follow Hong Kong financial market
The new version of the investment immigration plan will be adjusted on the basis of the old version, and its core content will not change much.
That is to say, the focus is still on investing in Hong Kong's financial assets, and interested applicants can pay more attention to understanding Hong Kong's capital market.
In addition, the Hong Kong government has formulated relevant immigration plans for the introduction of different types of talents. Those who intend to work and settle in Hong Kong are welcome to obtain Hong Kong identity through four major channels. For details, please consult Xingyunhai International.
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