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I was born in Hong Kong and live in the US now. I want to remigrate back to HK before finally retire in China.
I need to obtain a Hong Kong permanent id card. Anyone had any experience or knowledge as to how to do this. And any advice on how to deal with moving money back to HK is appreciated.
I need to obtain a Hong Kong permanent id card. Anyone had any experience or knowledge as to how to do this. And any advice on how to deal with moving money back to HK is appreciated.
Wait a few more months and you’d be able to apply for political asylum.
I wrote a little short academic paper for fun about the sino American balance, its formed as a PDF and im wondering where I could post it?
No experience but i think you need to apply in person with your birth certificate.
If you are born in HK, get your birth certificate, apply for five star, , which lets you live, work, etc indefinitely inside HKSAR... Once you get a Hong Kong resident ID, you can apply for a
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回鄉證 / Wui Heong Zing
which is a card that allows HKers to enter, exit, live and work in Mainland China indefinitely.
Moving money, just make an HSBC bank account in HK, it's easy to send money from US bank to HK bank.
Hi folks,
Im going to China for an extended period initially around half a year if possible i might extends it.
These days what is a reliable VPN service to jump the great firewall?
It doesn't have to work 24/7 i will be using dual sim and keep my own dutch phone data subscription(it just easier to stay in contact with friends and family). But for extended stay i heard you pretty much need a Chinese phone numbers to be able to register for APP services. Im sure getting data in china is cheaper than burning through an international data bundles.
Im going to China for an extended period initially around half a year if possible i might extends it.
These days what is a reliable VPN service to jump the great firewall?
It doesn't have to work 24/7 i will be using dual sim and keep my own dutch phone data subscription(it just easier to stay in contact with friends and family). But for extended stay i heard you pretty much need a Chinese phone numbers to be able to register for APP services. Im sure getting data in china is cheaper than burning through an international data bundles.
I recommend LetsVPN (I used as recently as 3 months ago) for duration of 1 to 6 months stay over the last few years. I've visited China using LetsVPN at least 8 times, it's Very reliable, affordable, and get the platinum plan which allows you to select locations. I also subscribed to backup VPN services. Don't use ExpeessVPN, NordVPN, etc... they don't work. AstrillVPN apparently works but is expensive.
EDIT: As of April/May 2026, LetsVPN has withdrawn from the Chinese market.... FYI.
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One thing to note from the people above, I believe you only qualify for HKID/residency if one of your parents are Chinese citizens even if you were born there. If you lived in HK for any period of time, you should have got the HKID card at some point. If you have an old one, it should be relatively straightforward still. I had an aunt that was able to get one despite her card being like 40 years old.
Can i have the link for that?