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Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme for Turkish Nationals

Turkish nationals can apply under the Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme. This page sets out the investment thresholds, the process and where to confirm the binding rules.

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Reference
Official authorityImmigration Department and InvestHK, Hong Kong SAR
ProgrammeHong Kong Capital Investor Entrant Scheme
For nationalityTurkish
Information current as ofJune 2026
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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.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 31 May 2026.

Eligibility for Turkish nationals

The scheme does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Turkey is not on that list, so Turkish nationals can apply on the standard basis.

The main applicant must be at least 18 and must show net assets of not less than HK$30 million throughout the six months before the application. Confirm the current eligibility detail with the Immigration Department.

Routes

The scheme requires investment of at least HK$30 million in permissible assets. Of that, a minimum of HK$27 million goes into permissible financial assets or real estate, and HK$3 million goes into a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Investment Portfolio managed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited.

Real estate counts within limits set by the rules. Verify which assets qualify and the current caps with the official authority.

Timeline

Applicants first obtain approval in principle, then make the investment, then receive formal approval and an entry visa. Residency is granted for a set period and renewed against continued compliance. Confirm the current expected timeline with the authority.

Costs

The headline commitment is the HK$30 million investment described above. Government fees and professional fees apply separately. See the table for an indicative picture and verify every figure with the authority.

What it unlocks

The scheme grants residence in Hong Kong with a path to permanent residence after a continuous qualifying period of ordinary residence, subject to the rules in force. It does not grant citizenship.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Total investmentFrom HK$30 millionPer the New CIES rules
Permissible assets portionFrom HK$27 millionFinancial assets or real estate within limits
CIES Investment PortfolioHK$3 millionManaged by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited
Net asset requirementHK$30 millionHeld for six months before applying

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration Department and InvestHK, Hong Kong SAR publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can Turkish nationals apply for the Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme?

Yes. The scheme excludes only nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Turkish nationals can apply if they meet the asset and investment requirements.

How much must be invested?

At least HK$30 million in total, with HK$27 million in permissible assets and HK$3 million placed in the CIES Investment Portfolio. Confirm the current rules with the Immigration Department.

Does the scheme lead to citizenship?

No. It grants residence with a possible path to permanent residence over time. It is not a citizenship programme.

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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