2022What are the requirements for Hong Kong permanent residence application? As one of the world's three major financial centers, Hong Kong's strong market environment, generous wages, low tax rates and other advantages have attracted a large number of mainland friends to study, work and settle in Hong Kong.
Many mainland friends who have applied through Youcai, although the convenience of Hong Kong identity is exciting, they do not want to give up the careers and connections they have accumulated over the years in the mainland. After obtaining Hong Kong resident status, they want to focus their lives on the mainland. But I am afraid that not living in Hong Kong will affect my permanent residence.
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So, what is considered "ordinary residence"?
If you live in Hong Kong legally, voluntarily and for the purpose of settlement (such as studying, working or residence, etc.), regardless of the length of time, you will be regarded as ordinarily residing in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
What should applicants who often do not live in Hong Kong pay attention to?
The temporary absence of a person from Hong Kong does not mean that the person is no longer ordinarily resident in Hong Kong.
When determining whether the person is no longer ordinarily resident in Hong Kong, the person's personal circumstances and absence from Hong Kong must be considered, including:
1. The reason, period and frequency of absence from Hong Kong;
2. Whether he has his habitual residence in Hong Kong;
3. Whether you are employed by a company based in Hong Kong;
4. The location of the person’s main family members (spouse and minor children).
Therefore, when the Immigration Department considers whether you have settled in Hong Kong, it does not simply look at the time you have stayed in Hong Kong. And make a comprehensive judgment based on your usual residence, job, family members, etc.
This is also the reason why many talented people can continue to obtain visa renewals from the Immigration Department while being busy with their careers in the Mainland. This is because as long as their family members are in Hong Kong and work in the Mainland for a long time due to internal assignments by the company, they are still classified as "ordinarily residing in Hong Kong".
This is the very humane side of the Hong Kong government towards outstanding talents.
The Hong Kong Immigration Department’s main considerations when reviewing “ordinary residence” include the following aspects:
1. Whether there is a habitual residence in Hong Kong2. The reason why the applicant is not in Hong Kong3. Whether the main family members live in Hong Kong (including spouse and children) )4. Whether you have a reasonable income to support yourself and your family 5. Whether you are employed by a Hong Kong-based company 6. Whether you are legal and file taxes on time
Based on the above review factors, the applicant is eligible for the " Excellent Talent Entry Program "When renewing your visa, you may need to provide the following types of certificates as appropriate to convince the Hong Kong Immigration Department that you are indeed "ordinarily resident in Hong Kong."
1. Correspondence address of habitual residence (self-purchased, rented or the address of relatives and friends) 2. Proof of children studying in Hong Kong (transcript, student handbook, etc.) 3. Proof of Hong Kong mobile phone network access to the Hong Kong telephone network 4. Public documents (telephone number Fees, water and electricity bills, gas bills, Internet fees, etc.) 5. Proof of purchasing a vehicle in Hong Kong, registration and Hong Kong driving license 6. Proof of purchasing insurance in Hong Kong 7. Proof of Hong Kong credit card and on-time repayment record 8. Hong Kong company appoints employees to Relevant certificates for work in other places 9. Financial institution documents (bank statements, etc.) 10. Community services (charitable groups, chambers of commerce, private memberships, etc.) 11. Proof of hiring professionals (family doctors, lawyers, accountants, etc.)
Note ：
If you want to prove that you have "ordinarily resided" in Hong Kong for seven consecutive years, the applicant can provide the following valid certificates: For example, school documents, employment certificates, official receipts, bank statements, income tax returns, etc.
After obtaining Hong Kong resident status through Youcai, you do not have to live in Hong Kong for 7 consecutive years to obtain permanent residence. You can leave Hong Kong during the period.
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