What impact does Hong Kong household registration have on children going to school in China?

The impact of Hong Kong household registration on children’s schooling in China depends on the school and region where the child is located. If the child is studying in Hong Kong, parents can move to Hong Kong by studying, being a gifted student, etc. If they have not stayed for 7 years, they only hold Hong Kong temporary status, but they also hold a mainland household registration. In this situation, as a dependent, the child can either go to Hong Kong to study with his parents or stay in the mainland to go to school.

If parents obtain Hong Kong identity, the most direct benefit will be reflected in their children’s education. Today, as competition among mainland public schools and the degree of involution in the college entrance examination continues to intensify, many parents are looking for ways to send their children to international schools. International schools require overseas status. Compared with applying for foreign passports and foreign green cards, applying for Hong Kong's outstanding talents to obtain status is undoubtedly the lowest-cost way. After the child obtains seven-year permanent residence in Hong Kong, he or she can apply for various international schools in the mainland (pure foreign schools, international departments of public schools, private international schools), or choose to study in ordinary schools and take the Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students. After their children obtain Hong Kong permanent residence status, they can directly pass the DSE examination to enter mainland universities.