The scheme is officially the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme. Filipino nationals are generally eligible as foreign nationals. This page explains the route and where to confirm the rules.
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.
Foreign nationals are eligible to apply, and Filipino nationals fall within that group. The scheme also covers Chinese nationals who have obtained permanent residence overseas, residents of Macao and certain stateless persons. A short list of nationalities is excluded, and the Philippines is not on it.
Applicants must usually be at least 18 years of age and able to show the required net assets and investment funds came from lawful sources.
The scheme requires a qualifying investment in permissible assets together with a placement into a dedicated investment portfolio. Applicants first approach InvestHK to verify the net asset requirement, then apply to the Immigration Department.
Permissible assets and the portfolio allocation are defined by the authorities and can change, so confirm the current categories before you plan an investment.
The process runs in stages, from net asset verification with InvestHK to approval in principle, making the investment and formal approval by the Immigration Department. Confirm the current expected timeline with the official authority.
The main figure is the qualifying investment. There are also professional and administrative costs. The amounts below are indicative. Verify each with the official authority before acting.
A successful applicant and qualifying dependants can reside in Hong Kong. After a continuous period of ordinary residence set by the authorities, an entrant may become eligible to apply for permanent residence. Confirm the residence requirements with the Immigration Department.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Net asset requirement | From HK$30 million | Held throughout the six months before the application. Confirm with InvestHK |
| Qualifying investment | From HK$30 million | Includes a placement into the dedicated investment portfolio. Confirm the current split |
| Professional fees | Confirm with a licensed professional | Varies by provider |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration Department of Hong Kong and InvestHK publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes, in general. Foreign nationals are eligible and the Philippines is not on the excluded list. Each application is assessed by InvestHK and the Immigration Department.
The scheme grants the right to enter and reside in Hong Kong. Permanent residence may follow after the required period of ordinary residence. It is not a direct grant of citizenship.
The Immigration Department of Hong Kong and InvestHK publish the binding rules on the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme website. Confirm every figure there.
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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