Permanent Resident of Hong Kong

A person's status as a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can only be established by his/her holding of:

• a valid ‘Hong Kong PERMANENT Identity Card’ (different from ‘Hong Kong Identity Card’); or

• a valid HKSAR passport; or

• a valid travel document with a certificate of entitlement affixed to such travel document.

If you do not hold any of these documents, you may need a student visa or entry permit issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department to study in Hong Kong. For further information, please consult the website of the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Person with Right to Land in Hong Kong

A person with the right to land in Hong Kong will be able to enter Hong Kong freely to live, study or work without any restriction. Such person normally holds a 'Hong Kong Identity Card' showing 'right to land' status. For further information, please consult the Hong Kong Immigration Department.