The cost is built around a large qualifying investment plus official and professional fees. Here is how the budget comes together.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The main cost is the qualifying investment itself: HK$30 million in permissible investment assets. A minimum of HK$27 million goes into permissible financial assets or real estate, and a separate HK$3 million is placed into the CIES Investment Portfolio managed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited.
Where real estate is used, the amount that can count is capped at HK$10 million of the total.
The scheme does not use a single donation style fee. Costs include the application and processing charges set by the Immigration Department and InvestHK, plus charges from the licensed institutions that hold the permissible assets and the portfolio. Confirm the current schedule with the authority.
Most applicants engage independent advisors for asset structuring, the InvestHK assessment and the immigration filing. Fees vary with the complexity of your assets and your family size. Compare scope and fixed quotes before you commit. You can use Get Matched below to reach vetted independent advisors.
Start from the HK$30 million investment, then layer official fees and professional fees on top. Because asset management and custody charges differ by institution, build a range rather than a single number and confirm each figure before you act.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total qualifying investment | HK$30 million | HK$27 million in assets plus HK$3 million portfolio |
| Immigration and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Immigration Department and InvestHK |
| Asset management and custody | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged by licensed institutions |
| Professional fees | Varies | Depends on scope, assets and family size |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with InvestHK administering the scheme publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
It is an investment in permissible assets, not a donation. The HK$3 million portion goes into the CIES Investment Portfolio. Official and professional fees are charged on top. Confirm current figures with the authority.
No. Where real estate is used, the amount that can count toward the requirement is capped at HK$10 million. Verify the current rule with the official source.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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