Entry for Investment (to establish / join in business) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa
This entry arrangement does not apply to:
Chinese residents of the Mainland and
nationals of Afghanistan, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam
Eligibility Criteria:
An application for a visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR for investment may be favourably considered if
there is no security objection and no known record of serious crime in respect of the applicant
the applicant has a good education background, normally a first degree in the relevant field, but in special circumstances, good technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements supported by documentary evidence may also be accepted and
the applicant is in a position to make substantial contribution to the economy of the HKSAR.
Overseas Chinese nationals holding People's Republic of China (PRC) passports who meet the criteria stipulated in paragraph 3 and normal immigration requirements may apply to enter the HKSAR for investment if
the applicant has permanent residence overseas or
the applicant has been residing overseas for at least one year immediately before the submission of application ("overseas" means places outside the Mainland, the Macao SAR and Hong Kong SAR) and that the application is submitted from overseas
Sponsor in Hong Kong:
To apply for entry for investment, the applicant must nominate a local sponsor. A local sponsor can either sponsor the applicant as a company or an individual. If the sponsor is an individual, he/she should be
