Hong Kong•AsiaRight to Land / Residency by Right
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residency status acquired automatically when Right of Abode is lost due to prolonged absence (36+ months). Grants work and residence rights without employment restrictions.
Right to Land is automatically acquired by former permanent residents (non-Chinese nationals) who lose their Right of Abode due to prolonged absence. It grants unrestricted work and residence rights.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Previous HKID card
From when held Right of Abode
Re-entry to HK
Evidence of return
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Advantages
- Automatic acquisition
- Unrestricted work rights
- No visa requirements
- Unrestricted residence
Considerations
- Lost Right of Abode automatically
- Non-Chinese nationals only
- Lost voting rights
- Cannot hold certain offices
Application Process
Lose Right of Abode
Absent from Hong Kong for 36+ consecutive months after ceasing ordinary residence
Automatic status change
Right to Land automatically acquired
Return to Hong Kong
Can enter Hong Kong freely with HKID
Apply for new HKID
If needed, register for work purposes
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