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Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents

11 facts quoted from the official source

Admission for eligible second-generation descendants of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents who were born overseas.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • AgeApplicants must be aged between 18 and 40 at the time of application.
  • Degree of descent requiredThe Scheme is for the second generation of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents.
  • Degree Or Equivalent AbilityApplicants normally need a first degree, though good technical qualifications or proven professional abilities may be accepted.
  • Financial meansApplicants must be able to meet living expenses without recourse to public funds.
  • Language or cultural knowledgeApplicants must be proficient in written and spoken Chinese or English.
  • Maximum Age InclusiveApplicants must be aged between 18 and 40 at the time of application.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Scheme is for the second generation of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents.
  • How and where to applyApproval of applications is entirely discretionary and subject to changes in government policies.
  • Official source basisThe Scheme is for the second generation of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents.
  • Report summaryThe Scheme is for the second generation of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Stay MonthsPersons admitted under the Scheme will normally be granted an initial stay of 24 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Hong Kong?
The official source states: Admission for eligible second-generation descendants of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents who were born overseas.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Applicants must be able to meet living expenses without recourse to public funds. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official immd.gov.hk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immd.gov.hkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hong Kong government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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