Conditions for naturalization as a Hong Kong citizen

The conditions for joining Hong Kong citizenship mainly include having ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for seven consecutive years and complying with the provisions of the Basic Law of Hong Kong and other relevant laws.

For different people, such as those who were born in or outside Hong Kong but usually live in Hong Kong, and those who apply for Hong Kong citizenship through immigration or other means, the specific situation may be different.

I. Basic living conditions

To apply for naturalization in Hong Kong, the first condition is that you must have lived in Hong Kong for seven consecutive years. This means that the applicant needs to have a stable residence in Hong Kong and live in Hong Kong most of the time during this period. This condition ensures that the applicant has a full understanding and integration of Hong Kong society and culture.

Second, act according to law.

In addition to basic living conditions, applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Basic Law of Hong Kong and other relevant laws. Including abiding by the laws and regulations of Hong Kong, not engaging in illegal and criminal activities, and maintaining national security and public order. In addition, applicants also need to have good conduct and moral standards to meet the moral requirements of Hong Kong society.

Third, the specific circumstances of different situations.

For different people, the specific conditions for joining Hong Kong nationality may be different. For example, people born in Hong Kong automatically have Hong Kong citizenship, and no additional application is required. People born outside Hong Kong but usually living in Hong Kong need to provide relevant documents, such as birth certificate and residence certificate, on the basis of meeting the basic living conditions.

For those who apply for Hong Kong citizenship through immigration or other means, in addition to meeting the basic living conditions and legal provisions, they may also need to meet specific immigration policies or application requirements. This includes providing relevant application forms, supporting documents and passing the interview.

Four. Application process and approval

Applicants who meet the above conditions may submit their applications for naturalization to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The application process usually includes filling in the application form, providing relevant supporting documents, conducting an interview and other steps. The Immigration Department will examine the application and make a decision after comprehensive consideration of the applicant's situation.

To sum up:

The conditions for joining Hong Kong citizenship mainly include having ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for seven consecutive years and complying with the provisions of the Basic Law of Hong Kong and other relevant laws. For different people, the specific situation may be different. Applicants need to understand and meet the corresponding conditions, and apply for approval according to the prescribed procedures.

Legal basis:

Basic Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region

Article 24 provides that:

Residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, referred to as Hong Kong residents for short, include permanent residents and non-permanent residents.

The permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are:

(1) China citizens born in Hong Kong before or after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;

(2) China citizens who have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for more than seven consecutive years before or after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;

(3) Children of China nationality born outside Hongkong by the residents listed in items (1) and (2);

(4) Non-China nationals who entered Hong Kong with valid travel documents before or after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for more than seven consecutive years, and have taken Hong Kong as their permanent residence;

(5) Stateless persons who have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for more than seven consecutive years before or after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and have taken Hong Kong as their permanent residence;

(6) Children under the age of 2 1 year born outside Hong Kong by the residents listed in item (5);

(7) Hong Kong residents other than those listed in Items (1) to (5) who have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for more than seven consecutive years before or after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall not have the right of permanent residence outside Hong Kong. Permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have the right to vote and stand for election.