The HK stock exchange follow a T+2 settlement cycle. Settlement and delivery of stocks occur 2 business days after the order is executed.

Example: if you sell your HK stocks on 18 January 2022 (HK trading day), the settlement date will be 20 January 2022 (HK trading day). You can then initiate a withdrawal or currency exchange instruction. If the settlement date falls on a holiday, it will be postponed accordingly.