News & Press Releases
Latest updates on the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
2 March 2026 · Government Press Release
Two-Year Milestone: Nearly 3,200 Applications and About HK$9.5 Billion Expected Investment
Nearly 3,200 applications and about HK$9.5 billion expected investment in two years, reflecting global confidence in Hong Kong.
25 May 2025 · Government Press Release
First-Year Review: Over 1,200 Applications and About HK$3.7 Billion Expected
Over 1,200 applications in the first year, expected to bring over HK$3.7 billion to Hong Kong.
7 January 2025 · Government Press Release
Government Announces Details of Enhancement Measures for the New CIES
Government announces enhancement measures, relaxing the net asset review period.
16 October 2024 · Government Press Release
Enhancement Measures on the New CIES
Non-residential real estate cap relaxed from HK$10M to HK$15M toward the total.
16 September 2024 · Government Press Release
New CIES Launches Online Application Platform
Online application platform launched, with application figures on the rise.
3 July 2024 · Government Press Release
First Batch of Visa Applications Approved under the New CIES
First batch of visa applications approved, facilitating a better business environment.
9 April 2024 · Government Press Release
New CIES Attracts Strong Response in First Month
Strong response in the first month, with many applications received.
1 March 2024 · Government Press Release
New CIES Attracts Applications on Launch Day
Applications received on launch day, signaling strong confidence from high-net-worth individuals.
1 March 2024 · Government Press Release
New CIES Opens for Application from 1 March
The scheme opens for application from 1 March 2024.
19 December 2023 · Government Press Release
Government Announces Details of the New CIES
Government announces details, with a HK$30M investment threshold.
25 October 2023 · Policy Address
Policy Address Announces Relaunch of the CIES
The Policy Address announces the relaunch of the CIES, offering high-net-worth investors a new pathway to Hong Kong residency.
Ongoing · Immigration Department
Immigration Department Open Data — Application / Approval Statistics
Immigration Department open data on application and approval statistics for talent admission schemes.