Hong Kong
Asia
Key facts
- Population
- 7,498,900
- 2025
- Area
- 1,110 km²
- Official languages
- Chinese, English
- Currency
- Hong Kong Dollar
- HKD
- GDP per capita
- US$56,983
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Hong Kong follows the PRC Nationality Law as interpreted by the NPCSC: dual nationality is unrecognised; Chinese residents holding foreign passports remain Chinese until an approved change-of-nationality declaration.
Hong Kong (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Global Citizenship Score — #2/199 (88.3/100). Lowest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #50/50 (0.0/100). The passport ranks #15/198 and reaches 188 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 88.3/100 (#2/199). On the entry side, 150/197 passports can enter Hong Kong without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Hong Kong.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity100.0
- Safety & Stability89.1
- Economy & Income87.3
- Education89.3
- Environment & Clean Water97.2
- Infrastructure97.6
- Digital Connectivity93.1
- Equality69.3
- Learning Quality100.0
- Educational Attainment100.0
- Expected Years of Schooling98.2
- Education Spending64.2
- Basic Access71.1
- Violent Crime99.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism79.2
- Law Enforcement & Order77.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security63.7
- Rule of Law & Property Rights83.1
- Political Stability79.2
- Institutions & Regulation96.8
- Financial Soundness64.8
- Monetary Stability100.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education89.3
- Safety89.1
- Quality of Life90.4
- Cost of living61.2
- Passport88.8
- Passport88.8
- Quality of Life90.4
- Safety89.1
- Purchasing power & price stability83.8
- Education89.3
- Wealth Protection86.1
- Tax89.7
- Cost of living61.2
- Safety89.1
- Quality of Life90.4
- Tax89.7
- Wealth Protection86.1
- Affordable Prices44.5
- Price Stability100.0
- Purchasing power79.8
At a glance
Entering Hong Kong
- Visa-free: 148 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 2 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 47 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 2/11 indices: Education Index and Family Relocation Score
- Above the regional median on 9/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- General Employment Policy (GEP) – Establish/Join a Business (Entrepreneur)
- New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)
Frequently asked questions about Hong Kong
What is the population of Hong Kong?
According to the World Bank, Hong Kong had a population of 7,498,900 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Hong Kong?
The official languages of Hong Kong are Chinese and English.
What currency does Hong Kong use?
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
Does Hong Kong allow dual citizenship?
Hong Kong follows the PRC Nationality Law as interpreted by the NPCSC: dual nationality is unrecognised; Chinese residents holding foreign passports remain Chinese until an approved change-of-nationality declaration.
How strong is the Hong Kong passport?
The Hong Kong passport ranks #15 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 188 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Hong Kong passport holders?
Holders of the Hong Kong passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 27 destinations and need an e-Visa for 32. Full list: Hong Kong passport page.
How many passports can enter Hong Kong without applying for a visa in advance?
150 of 197 passports can enter Hong Kong without applying for a consular visa in advance: 148 visa-free and 2 with an eTA. 47 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Hong Kong offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Hong Kong: General Employment Policy (GEP) – Establish/Join a Business (Entrepreneur) and New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) requires a minimum investment starting from US$3,850,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, an application under General Employment Policy (GEP) – Establish/Join a Business (Entrepreneur) takes about 1 months and New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Hong Kong through these programmes?
Through General Employment Policy (GEP) – Establish/Join a Business (Entrepreneur), citizenship of Hong Kong is possible after about 7 years, after a period of permanent residence; through New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES), citizenship of Hong Kong is possible after about 7 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Hong Kong?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Hong Kong strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Hong Kong is strongest on the Global Citizenship Score (#2 of 199) and weakest on the Investment Migration ROI (#50 of 50).
How does Hong Kong rank for quality of life?
Hong Kong scores 90.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #3 of 211.
Is Hong Kong expensive to live in?
Hong Kong scores 61.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #129 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Hong Kong?
Hong Kong scores 89.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #35 of 203.
How does Hong Kong rank for education?
Hong Kong scores 89.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #2 of 191.
How does Hong Kong rank on taxes?
Hong Kong scores 89.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #19 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Hong Kong rank for wealth protection?
Hong Kong scores 86.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #13 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
