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Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents: Right of Abode
Mainland children of Hong Kong permanent residents need a Certificate of Entitlement and One-way Permit for the right of abode; spouses use dependant visa.
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Hong Kong Permanent Residents Abroad: Preserving Right of Abode
Non-Chinese nationals abroad over 36 months may lose right of abode; Chinese nationals face lapsed Home Return Permit and passport issues.
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NCE Renewal and Seven-Year Permanent Residency Guide
Covers NCE renewal, the seven-year 'ordinary residence' calculation and key points for permanent residency applications.
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IANG Permanent Residency: Unemployment Impact on Seven-Year Rule
IANG holders must satisfy the ordinary residence continuous seven-year rule for Hong Kong permanent residency. Unemployment periods affect continuity.
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Temporary vs Permanent Hong Kong ID Cards and Right of Abode
Compares Permanent and non-permanent Identity Card, One-way Permit and birthright, covering right of abode, voting, passport and welfare.
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Seven-Year Permanent Residency: Documents and Application Process
Hong Kong seven-year permanent residency: document checklist, ROP145 preparation, days-away calculation, covering letter strategy and common pitfalls.
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36 Consecutive Months Abroad and Loss of Hong Kong Right of Abode
A non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent resident absent 36 consecutive months may lose the right of abode. This article covers ordinance, groups and retention.
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Seven-Year Exit-Day Limit and Ordinary Residence Tolerance
Absences over six months require Immigration Department explanation. Covers Hong Kong ordinary residence, tolerance, absence risks and proof of ties.
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Dependant Permanent Residency: Independent vs Sponsor-Tied Routes
Dependant PR: seven-year residence is independent of the sponsor; visa and status stay tied. Covers Immigration Ordinance, independent PR and tied risks.