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lungyan -

I have a query if anyone could kindly help. I need to get Chinese citizenship and right of abode
in Hong Kong. I have only a UK passport at present. What's the best way to go about it? Currently
in England at the moment.

Thanks.



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geraldc -

Need more information, how old are you? Do your parents have right of abode in HK? Do they still
have HK ID etc, where were you born etc. Too many variables.

Just look here http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/topical_3_4.htm










lungyan -

I'm 24. No they have uk passports. I have a uk passport too with uk birth on there. Thx.










mlomker -

I think you'll need to marry into the country, then. ;)










lungyan -

Thanks but that ain't the answer I was hoping for surely there's a way?










novemberfog -

I don't think there is another way. If you marry with a Hong Kong native, you can get the "right
of abode", but I think there is no way you can gain citizenship. And if you split with the
guy/girl, I am sure you residence visa would soon be terminated. Seriously though, I am not sure
why you need citizenship, since it is possible to get working visas and what not. Perhaps you are
trying to buy land?










geraldc -

Why do you need citizenship? If you have the right skills, you can get work and live in HK or
China, but citizenship is another question altogether.










md1101 -

china doesnt allow dual citizenship... so you really shouldn't think of revoking your uk passport
for chinese citizenship. that would not be a very wise idea. you'd be giving up so many freedoms
of speech and basic rights that you probably take for granted now. you'll make it much harder to
travel the world as acquiring visa's will be much harder. you should be able to do just as much if
not MUCH more as a uk citizen working in china as opposed to a chinese citizen in china...

the chinese spend years overseas and thousands of dollars to try and change their citizenship.

I DO suppose,however, that you could be a chinese citizen and a british permanent resident which
would allow you to return to england frequently but itd be hard going to other countries...
it still something i wouldn't recommend unless you are sure you absolutely need chinese
citizenship.

why do you need it if i may ask?










gougou -



Quote:

You'd be giving up so many freedoms of speech and basic rights that you probably take for granted
now.

I wasn't aware that these come with your passport.

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md1101 -

well.... lets just say, gougou, that youd be less free to do what you want both politically and
personally as a chinese citizen.












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