Investment as Entrepreneurs (under GEP)
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Investment as Entrepreneurs (under GEP)
Investment as Entrepreneurs (under GEP)
Hong Kong · Business
What it is
For entrepreneurs from overseas who plan to establish or join a business in Hong Kong. Assessed under the GEP framework. Must demonstrate the business will make a substantial contribution to Hong Kong's economy.
Key facts
- Category
- Business
- Duration
- Initial stay of up to 36 months on employment condition.
- Processing time
- Up to 4 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (non-refundable (specified scheme))
- HKD 600
- Application fee (visa issuance fee on approval)
- HKD 1,300
- Application fee (visa issuance fee on approval)
- HKD 600
Key requirements
- Good education background, normally a first degree, or technical qualifications and professional experience
- A genuine business with a viable business plan
- Business makes a substantial contribution to HK economy (creating local jobs, new technology, etc.)
- Annual business turnover of HKD 2 million+, or business valued at HKD 2 million+ on HKEX, or startup supported by government-backed incubator
- Sufficient financial resources
- No security objection and no known record of serious crime
Working on this visa
Establishing or joining a business in Hong Kong under the GEP investment stream.
Money you must show
No likelihood of becoming a burden on the HKSAR (no amount)
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.