Nigerian citizens can apply to the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme in Hong Kong as foreign nationals. This page sets out the eligibility, the investment 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.
Nigerian citizens are eligible as foreign nationals. The scheme is open to foreign nationals aged 18 or above, to Chinese nationals who hold permanent residence in another country, and to Macao residents. It does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, so Nigerian citizens are not excluded.
Applicants must demonstrate net assets of at least HKD 30 million for the two years before the date of application for the net asset assessment.
The scheme is a single capital route. An applicant invests at least HKD 30 million in permissible assets in Hong Kong. At least HKD 27 million goes into permissible financial assets and non residential real estate, with the real estate portion capped at HKD 10 million. A further HKD 3 million is placed into the CIES Investment Portfolio managed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited.
Permissible financial assets include equities listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, eligible debt securities, certificates of deposit and eligible collective investment schemes. Confirm the current permissible asset list with the official authority.
The process runs through a net asset assessment by InvestHK, an approval in principle, then completion of the investment, followed by formal approval and entry arrangements with the Immigration Department. The duration depends on the assessment and your documentation. Confirm current processing expectations with the official authority.
The dominant cost is the qualifying investment itself, most of which is held in permissible assets rather than spent. Government fees apply separately. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each current figure with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total qualifying investment | From HKD 30,000,000 | Across permissible assets |
| Permissible financial assets and property | At least HKD 27,000,000 | Property portion capped at HKD 10,000,000 |
| CIES Investment Portfolio | HKD 3,000,000 | Managed by Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited |
| Net asset requirement | HKD 30,000,000 | Held for the two years before applying |
| Government fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authorities |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. InvestHK and the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible as foreign nationals. The scheme excludes only nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Confirm your eligibility with InvestHK.
At least HKD 30 million in permissible assets, including HKD 3 million into the CIES Investment Portfolio. Confirm the current breakdown with the official authority.
Entrants may become eligible to apply for permanent residence after seven years of continuous ordinary residence, subject to the immigration rules. Confirm with the Immigration Department.
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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