Hong Kong immigrants: What is the normal residence for seven consecutive years?

If you live in Hong Kong legally and voluntarily for the purpose of settlement (such as studying, working or staying). ), regardless of the length of time, you will be regarded as ordinarily residing in Hong Kong. If you are only temporarily away from Hong Kong, you will still be regarded as ordinarily residing in Hong Kong. When deciding whether you no longer live in Hong Kong normally, you must consider your personal situation and your absence from Hong Kong, including: 1, the reason, duration and frequency of your absence from Hong Kong; 2. Do you have a habitual residence in Hong Kong? 3. Are you employed by a company in Hong Kong? 4. Major family members (spouse and minor children).

What is not considered to be "ordinarily resident" in Hong Kong?

(1) Any time in Hong Kong: 1. Entering Hong Kong illegally and then staying in Hong Kong with or without the authorization of the Director of Immigration; 2. Staying in Hong Kong in violation of any condition of stay; 3. Stay in Hong Kong as a refugee, or be detained in Hong Kong, pending refugee status screening or deportation; 4. Stay in Hong Kong as a foreign contract worker under the Government's labour importation scheme; 5. Being employed as a foreign domestic helper (referring to a person from outside Hong Kong) and staying in Hong Kong; 6. Stay in Hong Kong as a consular officer within the meaning of the Consular Relations Ordinance; 7. Stay in Hong Kong as a member of the Hong Kong Garrison; 8. Stay in Hong Kong as the holder of a travel document prescribed by the Central People's Government.

(2) Being imprisoned or detained at any time according to a court judgment or order. To prove whether you have "ordinarily resided" in Hong Kong for seven consecutive years, the applicant can provide the following valid certificates: school documents, work certificates, official receipts, bank statements, income tax receipts, etc. Experts from the Hong Kong Investment Immigration Association said that it is a prerequisite to apply for permanent residence in Hong Kong, usually living in Hong Kong for seven years. Although the entry scheme for capital investors has been suspended, investors who apply to immigrate to Hong Kong through the scheme still need to meet the conditions of ordinarily residing for more than seven years in the next seven years, and they need to declare their assets every year.