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Embrace a new chapter full of opportunities
in Hong Kong with BOCHK New CIES Service
New CIES Scheme
New CIES Scheme Details
A warm welcome from BOCHK
Our professional wealth management team is here to assist you with the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” introduced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. We offer a wide range of comprehensive banking and wealth management services. Our goal is to help you effortlessly achieve the objectives of the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” while effectively managing your assets. Additionally, you will have access to a variety of exclusive banking and investment service benefits.
New CIES Scheme Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the criteria to be eligible
Including:
Scheme Eligibility
Refer to the website of the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government. The scheme is applicable to:- Chinese nationals who have obtained permanent resident status in a foreign country;
- Foreign nationals;
- Residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region;
- Taiwan residents of Chinese descent.
Permissible Investment Asset Classes
In order to qualify for the scheme, an applicant is required to make a minimum investment of HK$27 million in permissible financial assets and/or real estate. Separately, each applicant is required to place HK$3 million into a new “CIES Investment Portfolio”.
Permissible investment assets and/or relevant services provided by BOCHK:
Stocks
Bonds
Certificates of Deposit
(Investment amount capped at HK$3 million)
(Investment amount capped at HK$3 million)
Eligible Funds#
Real estate*
(The aggregate of all non-residential and residential properties)
(The aggregate of all non-residential and residential properties)
CIES Investment Portfolio
(Investment of HK$3 million)
(Investment of HK$3 million)
#Note: It is one of the eligible collective investment schemes, including but not limited to unit trusts and mutual funds authorized by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
*The total investment amount which is counted towards the fulfillment of the minimum investment threshold is subject to an aggregate cap of HK$10 million, with the transaction price of one single residential property concerned is no less than HK$50 million.
The information is for reference only. For details, please refer to the relevant government website.
*The total investment amount which is counted towards the fulfillment of the minimum investment threshold is subject to an aggregate cap of HK$10 million, with the transaction price of one single residential property concerned is no less than HK$50 million.
The information is for reference only. For details, please refer to the relevant government website.
You will leave the BOCHK website and open and link to a third-party website that is not in any way associated with BOCHK in a new browser. For third-party websites, all guarantees, obligations and responsibilities related to the services are solely the responsibility of the owners of the third-party websites. BOCHK is not responsible for checking the content of such third party websites. Use of such hyperlinks and third party websites is at your own risk. BOCHK shall not be responsible for any consequences arising or arising from your use of such hyperlinks and third-party websites. By confirming, you agree to the above.
Scope of Service
BOCHK “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” Service
Free consultation services
Private Wealth: A world of advantages awaits
Please note: To become a Private Wealth customer, you must be an "Integrated Banking Services" customer aged 18 or above and maintain a Total Relationship Balance of at least HK$8,000,000. Terms and conditions apply.
Free asset management reporting services
*Make annual reports and regular reports to Invest Hong Kong as required by the scheme.
Legacy and protection
Priority business account opening and professional assistance
*Only applicable to Private Wealth customers under BOCHK “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” Service
Professional Mortgage Specialists
Designated branches for BOCHK “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme”
Designated branches for BOCHK “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme”
BOCHK “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” Service has designated branches throughout Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, as well as in major shopping districts and key border checkpoints, making it easy to open an account.
Click here to learn more
Under “Service Types” in the Branch Locator, choose “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” Service.
Contact Us
For more details, you may contact us by
Mobile Banking
Tap theChat on BOCHK Mobile Banking to connect with our "Online Chat" which is available 24/7
Customer Service Hotline
Call BOC Cross-boundary hotline +852 3988 2222 or contact us on +86 400 800 2388
Path after connection
Path after connection
Press 5 → Press 4 → Press 3 “New CIES”
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Get to know more about the market trend and cross-border service information through our WeChat Official Account by searching and following “BOCHK_Banking”
Investment involves risks.
Reminder: To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!
Reminder: To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!
- The latest eligibility criteria for the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” apply to applications submitted to the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government on or after 1 March 2024.
- The above BOCHK promotion is only applicable to eligible people under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
- For the latest requirements of the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme,” please refer to the webpages of the HKSAR Government’s Immigration Department and Invest Hong Kong.
- The latest eligibility criteria for the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” apply to applications submitted to the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government on or after 1 March 2024.
- The above BOCHK promotion is only applicable to eligible people under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
- For the latest requirements of the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme,” please refer to the webpages of the HKSAR Government’s Immigration Department and Invest Hong Kong.
- The BOCHK “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” services (“The Services”) are only applicable to personal customers.
- The Services are subject to relevant terms and conditions. For details, please talk to any BOCHK staff.
- For details of the Services, please refer to the relevant service overview or talk to any BOCHK staff.
- The above offers cannot be used in conjunction with other offers not listed in this promotional material.
- BOCHK reserves the right to amend, suspend and cancel the above services, products and offers, and to amend the relevant rules, terms and conditions, and service overview at its sole discretion, without prior notice to customers.
- In case of any dispute, the decision of BOCHK shall be final.
- In case of any discrepancy between the Chinese and English versions of this promotional material, the Chinese version shall prevail.
- For all the latest requirements of the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme”, please refer to the webpages of the HKSAR Government’s Immigration Department and Invest Hong Kong.
This document does not constitute any offer, solicitation or recommendation of any investment product or service. Although investment may bring about profit opportunities, each type of investment product or service involves potential risks. Due to the fluctuating nature of the markets, the prices of products may rise or fall beyond customers' expectations and customers' investment funds may increase or decrease in value as a result of selling or purchasing investment products. Loss may equal or exceed the amount of the initial investment. Income yields may also fluctuate. Due to market conditions, some investments may not be readily realizable. Before making any investment decision, customers should assess their own financial position, investment objectives and experience, willingness and ability to bear risks and understand the nature and risk of the relevant product. For details of the nature of a particular product and the risk involved, please refer to the relevant offering documents. Customers should seek advice from an independent financial adviser.
The above products, services and offers are subject to terms and conditions.
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