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Hong Kong Investment as Entrepreneurs

10 facts quoted from the official source

Employment-conditioned admission to establish or join a business that can make a substantial contribution to Hong Kong's economy.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Approved Business OnlyPersons admitted are subject to an employment condition for the approved business.
  • Business Investment PurposeAn application may be considered for entry for investment as an entrepreneur.
  • Eligibility summaryAn application may be considered for entry for investment as an entrepreneur.
  • First Degree Normally RequiredThe applicant normally needs a first degree in the relevant field, with alternative abilities considered in special circumstances.
  • Substantial Economic ContributionThe applicant must be in a position to make a substantial contribution to the economy of the HKSAR.
Also stated by the source
  • Family members coveredApplicants may bring their spouse or recognised partner and unmarried dependent children under 18.
  • Official source basisAn application may be considered for entry for investment as an entrepreneur.
  • Report summaryAn application may be considered for entry for investment as an entrepreneur.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenpartner
  • Family members coveredApplicants may bring their spouse or recognised partner and unmarried dependent children under 18.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Stay Months MaxPersons admitted for investment will normally be granted an initial stay of up to 36 months.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeIt normally takes four weeks to process an entrepreneur visa or entry permit application.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Hong Kong?
The official source states: Employment-conditioned admission to establish or join a business that can make a substantial contribution to Hong Kong's economy.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official immd.gov.hk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immd.gov.hkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hong Kong government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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