Top 10 investment immigration destinations for Chinese

There is a growing trend of diversifying portfolio by investors looking to emigrate. Instead of invest in bonds and stock to achieve the goal of moving to another country, Chinese investors have started to invest more in state project, launch companies and buy land and real estate. Chinese investment is making more contribution to local economy.

Forbes magazine has come out with a list of top 10 destinations where wealthy Chinese are investing most for emigration purpose. Oceania countries sit at the top spot while interest in North America has fallen due to change in policies. Middle and South Europe has started attracting wealthy Chinese investors.

Here are the top 10 investment destinations favored by Chinese emigrants.

No 10 United Kingdom

Investment required: Two million pound ($3.12 million)

Acceptable investment: Government bonds

Term of investment: Five years

No 9 United States

Investment required: $500,000

Acceptable investment: Acceptable projects

Term of investment: Five years

No 8 Canada

Investment required: C$800,000 ($610,000)

Acceptable investment: Government bonds

Term of investment: Five years

No 7 France

Investment required: 330,000 Euro ($327,000)

Acceptable investment: Acceptable projects

Term of investment: Five years

No 6 Spain

Investment required: 500,000 Euro ($545,000)

Acceptable investment: Property

Term of investment: Five years

No 5 Singapore

Investment required: S$2.5 million ($1.8 million)

Acceptable investment: Government bond

Term of investment: Five years

No 4 Sweden

Investment required: 4.5 million Swedish krona ($510,000)

Acceptable investment: Investment in companies

Term of investment: Two years

No 3 Germany

Investment required: Minimum 25,000 Euro ($27,000)

Acceptable investment: Investment in business, business must be profitable and employ at least two employees for two years

Term of investment: Two years

No 2 New Zealand

Investment required: NZ$1.5 million ($980,000)

Acceptable investment: Government bond, stock market

Term of investment: Four years

No 1 Australia

Investment required: AU$1.5 million ($1.09 million)

Acceptable investment: Government bond

Term of investment: Four years