Hong Kong – Visas
Hong Kong administers its own immigration framework entirely separately from mainland China. Citizens of roughly 170 countries and…
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Skyline, harbour and hiking trails coexist in Hong Kong, with famously light-touch taxation, no capital gains tax and genuine safety. Talent and investment routes lead to permanent residency in time.
Hong Kong at a glance
Cost of living
Moderate
Property
Moderate
Healthcare
Moderate
Safety
Very safe
Climate
Warm (~23°C)
English
Very widely spoken
Expat community
Very large
Where Hong Kong is strongest: safety #8 of 78size of expat community #12 of 81tax friendliness #15 of 81
Worth weighing up: cost of living #54 of 77visa ease #50 of 81property affordability #46 of 75
TaxTerritorial, 17% top rate, no CGT
Visa / residencyTalent/investment routes, no retiree visa, 7yr PR
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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