Right of Abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Upon completion of 6 years in Hong Kong under QMAS you will be granted Right of Abode.

What does the right of abode mean?
The right of abode means that you are entirely free from Hong KongImmigration Control. In other words, you do not need to get permission from an Immigration Officer to enter the HK and you can live and work in the HK without restriction.

Who has the right of abode?
All Hong Kong citizens have the right of abode, along with certain other other countries

The right of abode in the HKSAR will allow you the right:

•To land in the HKSAR
•To be free from any condition of stay (including a limit of stay) in the HKSAR;
•Not to be deported from the HKSAR; and
•Not to be removed from the HKSAR.

Right to Land
If you lose your right of abode in the HKSAR you will automatically acquire the right to land in the HKSAR in accordance with the law, which will allow you the right:

•To land in the HKSAR
•To be free from any condition of stay (including a limit of stay) in the HKSAR; and
•Not to be removed from the HKSAR.
You will be able to enter the HKSAR freely to live, study and work without any restriction.