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Hong Kong · Work visa

Investment as Entrepreneurs Visa

Processing
About 4 weeks
Cost
From HK$1,200
Validity
Typically 2 years initially

Route for owners who establish or join a Hong Kong business and can document its contribution to the local economy. Founders backed by recognized incubators use a separate startup process.

Requirements

  • Good education background or proven business experience
  • Substantial investment in a business you own or co-own in Hong Kong
  • Business plan showing contribution to the economy (jobs for locals, innovation, capital)
  • Startup stream: participation in a government-supported program such as Cyberport, HKSTP, InvestHK’s StartmeupHK ecosystem
  • No security objection or serious criminal record

Time and cost

Processing time
About 4 weeks after all documents received
Validity
Typically 2 years initially, extendable subject to business progress
Cost

From HK$1,200

Required

  • HK$600 application fee
  • Visa fee: HK$600 for up to 180 days or HK$1,300 for over 180 days
Path to residency
Right of abode after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Copy of bio-data page

  • Two-year business plan

    Financial projections, hiring plan and market analysis

  • Investment proof

    Capital committed or remitted to the Hong Kong business

  • Company documents

    Business registration and shareholding structure

  • Incubator/accelerator endorsement (if it applies)

    For the startup process

Tips

  • There is no fixed minimum investment; local operations and job creation carry the most weight
  • Backing from Cyberport, HKSTP or a similar recognized program materially strengthens startup cases
  • Renewals assess actual turnover, local hires and office presence