Simard & Associates Citizenship and Residency Immigration Consultant

18/10/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠? 🇭🇰

Hong Kong continues to attract international professionals seeking career opportunities in a dynamic global business hub. The General Employment Policy (GEP) may offer an immigration pathway for eligible professionals who have secured employment in Hong Kong.

Here are four key considerations when assessing your eligibility:

✅ A Confirmed Job Offer — You generally need a genuine offer of employment in Hong Kong.
✅ Relevant Qualifications or Experience — Your academic background, professional skills, and work experience should support your suitability for the position.
✅ A Relevant Role — The position should be relevant to your background and meet the applicable requirements for the GEP.
✅ Market-Aligned Remuneration — Your proposed salary and benefits should be broadly in line with prevailing market levels for the role.

💡 Important: There is no single universal minimum salary published for all GEP applications. Each case is assessed on its individual circumstances and the applicable immigration requirements.

Whether you are an experienced professional exploring international career opportunities or an employer looking to recruit overseas talent, understanding the GEP requirements is an important first step.

At Simard & Associates, we help clients explore immigration pathways and understand the requirements relevant to their professional goals.

📩 Contact us to discuss whether the Hong Kong General Employment Policy aligns with your plans.

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17/10/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 (𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

Hong Kong continues to position itself as a destination for global investors seeking new opportunities and greater financial flexibility. 🇭🇰

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) offers eligible investors a potential pathway to residency in Hong Kong through qualifying investments.

Here are three key figures to know:

💰 HK$30 million — Minimum net investment requirement
📈 HK$27 million + HK$3 million — Permissible assets and the CIES Investment Portfolio allocation
🏢 Up to HK$15 million — Qualifying real estate may count towards the investment requirement, subject to the applicable rules.

📅 Important update: From 1 November 2026, qualifying financial assets must be acquired through designated account(s) for relevant net asset assessment applications.

If you are considering Hong Kong as part of your global investment and residency strategy, understanding the scheme's eligibility criteria, investment requirements and compliance obligations is essential.

At Simard & Associates, we help clients explore residency options and assess how different immigration pathways may align with their personal and investment objectives.

📩 Contact Simard & Associates to discuss whether the Hong Kong CIES aligns with your long-term goals.

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14/10/2026

🏙️ 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚?

Planning to relocate to Hong Kong with your family? 🇭🇰

Moving abroad is a big step, but understanding your family’s visa options can make the journey smoother.

Hong Kong’s Dependant Visa arrangements may allow eligible family members to join a qualifying sponsor in Hong Kong.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who may be eligible?
✅ Spouses – Legally married spouses of eligible sponsors.
✅ Children – Unmarried dependent children under the age of 18.
✅ Eligible Sponsors – Qualifying Hong Kong residents and certain visa holders, subject to the applicable immigration rules.
✅ Financial Support – Sponsors must generally demonstrate the ability to support their dependants and provide suitable accommodation.

📌 What should you know before applying?

Eligibility depends on the sponsor’s immigration status, the relationship between the sponsor and dependant, and the supporting documents submitted. Requirements may vary depending on the circumstances.

At Simard & Associates – Global Residency & Citizenship, we help individuals and families understand Hong Kong immigration pathways and navigate the application process with greater confidence.

💬 Considering a move to Hong Kong with your family?

Contact our team to explore your eligibility and understand the next steps.

🌐 Learn more: https://www.simard.com.hk/

13/10/2026

🇹🇷 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬?
Looking to expand your global mobility opportunities? Turkey offers several investment pathways for eligible foreign investors seeking Turkish citizenship.

💼 Which investment route is right for you?

Depending on your financial goals and eligibility, potential routes may include:

🏡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – Acquire qualifying property in Turkey.
💰 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – Explore eligible fixed capital investment options.
🏦 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭– Consider qualifying deposits with Turkish banks.
📈 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 – Explore eligible financial investment alternatives.

Each route comes with specific investment thresholds, holding periods, documentation requirements, and eligibility conditions.

✨ The key is choosing an investment strategy that aligns with your financial objectives and long-term global mobility plans.

At Simard & Associates – Global Residency & Citizenship, we help clients explore citizenship and residency pathways tailored to their individual circumstances.

📩 Interested in Turkey Citizenship by Investment? Contact our team to discuss your options and understand the requirements before making an investment decision.

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Eligibility is subject to verification by the relevant Turkish authorities and the applicable approval process.

12/10/2026

🌎 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Looking for new opportunities in global mobility and international investment? 🇦🇷

Argentina is preparing to introduce a new Citizenship by Investment Program, with applications expected to open in Q4 2026.

According to the announced program details, investors may have two potential investment pathways to explore:

💰 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟑𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – A non-refundable contribution for a single applicant, with additional amounts depending on family composition.

📈 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟖𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭– An alternative investment route through a government security created specifically for the program.

🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
Argentine citizenship could offer opportunities for greater international mobility, residence options across South America, and new possibilities for investors and their families.

However, important details—including final eligibility requirements, application procedures, fees, and processing timelines—still need to be confirmed as the program moves toward implementation. An investment does not guarantee citizenship; applications will be subject to assessment and approval.

Is Argentina Citizenship by Investment worth considering for your global mobility plans?

Our latest article explores the proposed investment routes, potential benefits, family options, and key considerations investors should understand before proceeding.

📖 Read the full article here:

https://simard.com.hk/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-program-what-investors-need-to-know-in-2026/

At Simard & Associates, we help individuals and families explore immigration and citizenship options aligned with their long-term goals.

📩 Contact our team to discuss your global mobility options.

Explore Argentina's new citizenship by investment program, including the USD 350,000 and USD 800,000 routes, family option, screening and Q4 2026 launch.

01/10/2026

🇹🇭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐓𝐑 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

What if you could live in Thailand for up to 10 years, enjoy multiple-entry privileges, and access a range of benefits designed for qualified professionals, investors, retirees and wealthy individuals?

The Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa offers a long-term immigration pathway for four main groups:

💼 Highly Skilled Professionals
Professionals working in targeted industries or specialised fields.

🌏 Work-from-Thailand Professionals
Remote professionals employed by qualifying overseas companies.

💰 Wealthy Global Citizens
Individuals with significant global assets who meet the required investment criteria in Thailand.

🌴 Wealthy Pensioners
Retirees aged over 50 who meet the applicable income and investment requirements.

What can the LTR Visa offer?

✔️ Up to 10 years of renewable residence
✔️ Multiple-entry privileges
✔️ Permission to work in Thailand where applicable
✔️ Digital work permit for eligible employment
✔️ One-year immigration reporting instead of the usual 90-day reporting
✔️ Fast-track airport services
✔️ Access to immigration and work-permit facilitation services
✔️ Family/dependent options, subject to the applicable requirements

Thailand also updated its LTR criteria in 2025, including changes affecting highly skilled professionals, work-from-Thailand professionals, wealthy global citizens and dependants.

📌 Is Thailand LTR Visa 2026 right for you?

Eligibility depends on factors such as your income, assets, employment, qualifications, investment, insurance and intended category. Meeting one requirement alone does not guarantee approval.

At Simard & Associates, we help clients understand international residency and immigration pathways and assess the requirements relevant to their individual circumstances.

📩 Planning your next chapter in Thailand? Explore your LTR Visa options with Simard & Associates.

30/09/2026

🇭🇰 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐓𝐏 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐀 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬
For qualified professionals from Mainland China, Hong Kong continues to offer opportunities to build a career and contribute to one of Asia’s leading international business hubs.

The Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) is designed to attract individuals with skills, knowledge or experience that are valuable to Hong Kong and not readily available locally.

Why consider the ASMTP?

🌏 Work in Hong Kong
Build your career in a global financial and commercial centre.

💼 Professional Opportunities
Applicants generally need a confirmed job offer relevant to their qualifications or experience, with remuneration broadly in line with the prevailing market level.

📈 Career & Business Growth
Hong Kong provides access to an international business environment and regional opportunities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Considerations
Eligible applicants may apply to bring their spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18, subject to the applicable requirements. Dependants admitted under the scheme are generally not prohibited from working or studying in Hong Kong.

⏳ Longer-Term Pathways
Successful ASMTP applicants will normally receive an initial stay of up to 36 months, or the duration of the employment contract, whichever is shorter. Extensions may be available if the applicant continues to meet the scheme's requirements.

📌 Planning to work and build your future in Hong Kong?

Understanding the ASMTP requirements before applying can help you determine whether your qualifications, employment offer and professional background align with the scheme.

Simard & Associates can assist qualified individuals and families in understanding Hong Kong's immigration pathways and preparing their applications.

📩 Explore your Hong Kong immigration options with Simard & Associates.

29/09/2026

🌴 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐚 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

For globally minded investors and families, citizenship can represent more than a passport. It can provide greater flexibility in international mobility, family planning, and long-term diversification.

🇦🇬 The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) offers qualifying applicants several investment pathways, including a contribution to the National Development Fund, approved real estate, an eligible business investment, or the University of the West Indies Fund.

Key considerations include:

🌍 International Mobility
Access to visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to numerous destinations, subject to the rules applicable to each destination and passport holders.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Inclusion
Eligible family members can be included under the programme, including spouses, qualifying dependent children, parents or grandparents, and certain siblings.

🏝️ Investment Options
Applicants can choose from multiple qualifying investment routes, allowing families to consider an option aligned with their financial and planning objectives.

🛡️ Long-Term Planning
For some investors, a second citizenship can form part of broader international diversification and family succession planning.

However, citizenship-by-investment programmes are subject to eligibility requirements, due diligence, government fees, and changing international policies. In 2026, developments involving the EU and Caribbean CBI programmes also highlight the importance of obtaining current, professional advice before making an investment decision.

📌 Thinking about Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment?

Simard & Associates can help you understand the programme requirements, available investment routes, family eligibility, and application process.

📩 Explore your global residency and citizenship options with Simard & Associates.

28/09/2026

🇨🇦 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝?

Canada has introduced an important change to how income is assessed for the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa, effective March 31, 2026.

The updated rules give eligible hosts more flexibility in meeting the financial requirement.

🔹 Income can now be assessed using either of the two taxation years before the application.
🔹 The visiting parent or grandparent’s income may also be included to help meet the required threshold, provided the host meets the applicable minimum portion of the requirement.
🔹 Applications already in process, as well as applications submitted from March 31, 2026, onward, are assessed under the updated approach.

The Super Visa remains an important option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to bring their parents or grandparents to Canada for extended family visits. Applicants and their hosts must still meet other eligibility requirements, including financial support, health insurance and medical examination requirements.

📌 What does this change mean for your family?

Understanding the new income calculation rules—and preparing the correct financial documents—can make an important difference when planning a Super Visa application.

Read the full guide from Simard & Associates:
https://simard.com.hk/super-visa-income-requirements-2026-what-the-new-rule-change-means/

📩 Considering a Super Visa application for your parents or grandparents? Simard & Associates can help you understand the requirements and prepare your immigration strategy.

IRCC changed the Super Visa income requirement in 2026. Learn the two new ways to qualify and what it means for your parents' application.

21/09/2026

🇭🇰 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰

Moving to Hong Kong for work, study, or business can be an exciting opportunity—but for many families, the ability to stay together is just as important.

Hong Kong’s Dependant Visa arrangements may allow eligible family members of certain Hong Kong residents to join them and live in the city, subject to the applicable immigration requirements.

For families planning their future in Hong Kong, key considerations include:

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Together – Keep eligible close family members together in Hong Kong.
🏠 Live & Belong – Build your family life in one of Asia’s most connected international cities.
🎓 Education Opportunities – Access Hong Kong’s diverse local and international education options.
💼 Career & Growth – Hong Kong provides an international environment for business and professional opportunities.
🌏 Global Community – Experience a diverse and internationally connected city.

Whether you're relocating for employment, investment, study, or another eligible visa category, understanding who can qualify, sponsorship requirements, financial arrangements, and supporting documentation is an important part of the application process.

📩 Planning to bring your family to Hong Kong?

Speak with our Immigration Consultant at Simard & Associates to understand the applicable Dependant Visa requirements and explore your Hong Kong immigration options.