Can I apply for a Hong Kong passport after studying in Hong Kong for five years?

No, first of all, you need Hong Kong permanent resident status to apply for a Hong Kong passport, and you can only apply if you have lived in Hong Kong for seven years. If you apply for Hong Kong citizenship by studying in Hong Kong, it will take two years to apply for permanent residence in Hong Kong and then apply for a Hong Kong passport.

What are the immigrants studying in Hong Kong?

What does the study abroad program in Hong Kong mean? The arrangement for non-local graduates to stay/return to Hong Kong for employment is an immigration policy formulated by the government to encourage overseas students to study and work in Hong Kong.

To put it simply, after studying in qualified institutions in Hong Kong, applicants can apply for permanent resident status in China and Hong Kong as long as they unconditionally apply for an IANG visa (arrange for non-local graduates to stay in/return to work in Hong Kong) and meet the requirements of seven-year regular residence. In addition, children and spouses can enjoy high-quality education and social welfare free of charge in Hong Kong.

The ways to study in Hong Kong include applying for associate degree+bachelor's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctor's degree.

If you are interested in applying for Hong Kong identity, you can click on the link below to take the qualification test. It only takes 30 seconds to know whether you meet the application conditions.

Evaluation of identity processing conditions in Hong Kong