If I don’t have a household registration in Hong Kong, how can I apply for a Hong Kong ID card?

The saying that there is no household registration in Hong Kong mainly refers to the two types of Hong Kong resident status and Hong Kong permanent resident status.

A brief introduction to the three application methods for Hong Kong status:

1. Hong Kong Talents Program

The Hong Kong government launched the program to attract high-tech talents or Talented people come to settle in Hong Kong to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness. Applicants are not required to be employed by a Hong Kong company before going to Hong Kong. Applicants can bring their spouse and children under the age of 18 to Hong Kong. After meeting the length of stay, they can apply for permanent residence. This year's quota is 4,000.

Application conditions

1. Age: 18 years or above;

2. Financial ability: prove that you can support yourself and your dependents during your stay in Hong Kong , no public assistance is required;

3. Good conduct: no criminal or bad records;

4. Language ability: good Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) or English ability ;

5. Basic academic qualifications: undergraduate degree or above;

① Comprehensive scoring system. The score is composed of factors such as age, education, work experience, family, language, etc., with a maximum of 225 points (195 points and 30 points talent list). If you reach 80 points, you will be eligible to apply

② Achievement scoring system. Prepared for individuals with extraordinary talents or skills and outstanding achievements, such as winning Olympic medals, Nobel Prizes or international awards, etc. If they meet the requirements, they will get 225 points, and if they do not meet the requirements, they will get 0 points.

2. Hong Kong Professionals Scheme

The Hong Kong Professionals Scheme is for prospective applicants who possess special skills, knowledge or experience that are needed but lacking in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Plan to apply for work opportunities in Hong Kong. Different from the Talent Scheme, Hong Kong professionals need to be employed by a Hong Kong employer before coming to Hong Kong.

Applicants for Hong Kong professional qualifications can be employed by a Hong Kong company, self-employed through a Hong Kong company established by themselves, or sent to Hong Kong by a powerful mainland parent company.

Application requirements

Must be over 18 years old, have a bachelor's degree, and be employed by a Hong Kong employer in advance.

3. Study abroad in Hong Kong

Get a Hong Kong "student visa" by going to Hong Kong to study for graduate school. Postgraduate courses in Hong Kong are divided into taught and research courses. Generally speaking, it is easier to apply for taught postgraduate programs. The duration of study is only one year and the academic pressure is not high.

Application Requirements

It is generally recommended that applicants be between 18 and 45 years old, have obtained a bachelor's degree or college degree from the Mainland, and be able to bear the living expenses of themselves and their family members during their studies in Hong Kong. .

No matter which of the above three methods you choose to apply for Hong Kong identity, you can apply to convert to Hong Kong permanent resident status after renewing for 7 years.

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