Egyptian nationals are not on the short exclusion list for the new Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, so the route is generally open to them subject to the asset and investment tests. This page explains how it works.
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 new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme reopened to applications on 1 March 2024. It covers foreign nationals, with the published rules excluding only nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, alongside certain other categories. Egypt is not excluded, so Egyptian nationals are generally eligible if they meet the asset and investment tests.
Applicants must be at least 18 and pass the net asset assessment. Confirm the current eligibility rules with the Immigration Department before you act.
This is a residence route based on investment, not a citizenship route. An approved entrant gets permission to stay that can be extended and, over time, can lead to the right to settle. You must first pass a net asset assessment, then place qualifying investments in Hong Kong.
Permissible investments include certain financial assets and, within a cap, non residential real estate, plus a required allocation to a designated investment portfolio.
The process runs in stages, starting with the net asset assessment and approval in principle, then the investment and a formal application. Timelines depend on document readiness and verification. Treat any quoted figure as indicative and confirm with the authority.
The scheme is built around a minimum investment in permissible assets and a net asset test. Professional and administration fees sit on top. Use the table as an indicative guide and verify current figures.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum net assets | HK$30 million | Held throughout the period before the net asset assessment. Confirm the current rule. |
| Minimum total investment | HK$30 million | Placed in permissible assets in Hong Kong |
| Permissible asset allocation | HK$27 million | Includes non residential real estate subject to a cap of HK$10 million |
| Designated investment portfolio | HK$3 million | Into a portfolio that supports innovation and technology and strategic industries |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration Department of Hong Kong and Invest Hong Kong, under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The published rules exclude only nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, plus certain categories. Egypt is not excluded, so Egyptian nationals are generally eligible if they meet the asset and investment tests.
No. It is a residence route. It grants permission to stay that can be extended and may lead to settlement over time, governed by Hong Kong immigration law.
No. Non residential real estate counts only up to a published cap within the permissible asset total, and a separate allocation to a designated portfolio is required. Confirm the current breakdown with the authority.
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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