Will you lose your Hong Kong permanent residency?

You are eligible for Hong Kong permanent resident status under Paragraph 2(a) of Schedule 1 to the Immigration Ordinance, Cap 115. You will not lose your Hong Kong permanent resident status even if you have been absent from Hong Kong for long periods.

Do Hong Kong permanent identity cards expire?

The Hong Kong identity card (officially HKIC, commonly HKID) is an official identity document issued by the Immigration Department of Hong Kong. According to the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Cap. The HKID does not expire for the duration of residency in Hong Kong.

What does 3 stars mean on HKID?

The 3 stars on your HKID indicate that you are eligible for an HKSAR Re-entry permit. In this case, you are either a Chinese citizen or stateless. If you hold permanent residency of HKSAR but not Chinese citizenship, you HKID does not have ***. You are not eligible for an HKSAR Re-entry permit.

What does AZ mean on HKID?

Z the holder’s place of birth reported is Hong Kong. X the holder’s place of birth reported is the Mainland. W the holder’s place birth reported is the region of Macau. O the holder’s place of birth reported is in other countries.

What do I do if I lost my HKID?

If you lose your Hong Kong identity card, you are required to report such loss and apply for a replacement card at any Registration of Persons Office within 14 days. All Registration of Persons Offices are using a quota system.

Can I renew my HKID overseas?

A permanent identity card issued overseas will remain valid as long as the applicant stays abroad. It must be renewed within 30 days after his/her return to Hong Kong unless he/she is still under the age of 11.

How long can a permanent resident stay out of the country?

International Travel U.S. Immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.

When should I replace my HKID card?

Hong Kong residents born in 1977, 1978 or 1979 should apply for new smart identity cards between September 20 and November 18, 2021.

What do you call a resident of Hong Kong?

Hongkongers (Chinese: 香港人), also known as Hong Kongers, Hong Kongese, Hongkongese, Hong Kong citizen and Hong Kong people, typically refers to legal residents of the city of Hong Kong; although may also refer to others who were born and/or raised in the city.

What is Chinese Commercial Code on HKID?

Optional Chinese Commercial Code (CCC) printed on the HKID Card, with optional 1-digit extension. Optional 1-digit extension of the Chinese Commercial Code (CCC)….Person Chinese Name. Details.

What is HKID identification type?

The HKID is an official identity document issued by the Immigration Department of Hong Kong, China for all residents of age 11 or above (other than those exempted). HKID number: The standard format of HKID number is @ 123456(#).

What do I need to renew HKID?

Applicants can apply for replacement of a Hong Kong permanent identity card at any Registration of Persons Office. The applicant must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when submitting the application. The accompanying parent should produce his/her valid travel document, passport or Hong Kong identity card.

What is the future status of Hong Kong after the handover?

Hence HK will retain its current autonomy in internal affair and economic policies. The plain fact is that ever since the handover, the Chinese government have always tried to downplay the significance and status of the HK As have already been mentioned, the handover was completed in 1997. We will remain HKID holder beyond 2047.

What are the restrictions on non-Hong Kong residents entering the country?

A Government spokesman said today (April 6) that the Government will extend, until further notice, the entry restriction on non-Hong Kong residents coming from overseas countries or regions by plane and those having been to overseas countries or regions in the past 14 days preceding arrival at Hong Kong.

Can I replace my hkic If I am outside Hong Kong?

However, if you are outside Hong Kong during your specified call-up period, you need not rush back to Hong Kong for identity card replacement before the expiry of your specified call-up period. You can still have your HKIC replaced at any one of the Smart Identity Card Replacement Centres within 30 days of your return to Hong Kong.

When does a person acquire the right to land in Hong Kong?

If a person has been absent from Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 36 months since he/she ceased to have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong. A person who ceases to have the status of a permanent resident of the HKSAR will automatically acquire the right to land in Hong Kong in accordance with the law.