Recently, posts with words such as “9,800 can apply for a Hong Kong identity” and “Middle-class families spend 13,000 to get a Hong Kong identity” have appeared on mainland social platforms. A similar post appeared last month (5th). A Xiaohongshu user posted with the title “9K for the whole family to get Hong Kong identity”, stating that it only costs RMB 9,680 to obtain Hong Kong identity and enjoy the four major benefits of Hong Kong people, including children. Educational and further education advantages, low tax system, advanced medical system, visa-free access to 168 countries and regions, and quick travel abroad for work or travel, etc.
The application requirements are very simple. Applicants only need to be between the ages of 18 and 51 and hold a bachelor’s degree or above to be eligible. If they are engaged in industries such as finance, science, innovation, construction, etc., 51 types of special talents, international students, or have overseas work experience, etc., the approval rate is higher. Later, the Xiaohongshu user emphasized in the post that “there is no need to give up the mainland account, have dual identities, and enjoy the benefits of both places” and “one person applies, and the whole family gets Hong Kong identity.” After reading this, many mainland netizens expressed that they “want to know more” and asked in their comments “How to apply”, “What are the requirements?”, “Is it so cheap?”, “Is it okay without a degree?”, “You need to live in Hong Kong permanently. What?”
It is understood that the “Hong Kong status” referred to in the post is actually the “Excellent Talents Entry Scheme (referred to as the Talents Scheme)”, which aims to attract high-tech talents or talents to settle in Hong Kong, thereby enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness. According to the website of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, the program is open to people from the mainland and most overseas countries and regions (not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and North Korea). Applicants only need to meet 5 basic qualifications and reach 80 points on the scoring system. or above, you will have the opportunity to obtain a visa/entry permit for Hong Kong residents through the selection process and enjoy Hong Kong’s medical and educational benefits.
In addition, applicants for this program can also allow their minor children and spouses to obtain Hong Kong status according to Hong Kong’s current dependent policy. After they have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for 7 years, they can apply to become Hong Kong permanent residents.
Mainland woman suddenly had her Hong Kong ID card cancelled? I did one thing wrong and broke down and cried….
Source: Xiaohongshu,Hong Kong Immigration Department
2024-03-09 12:00:00
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