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Asked by David Yu from canada | Apr. 23, 2016 20:53

About:Dual Nationality

What is the implication of giving up Hong Kong citizenship.

I was born in HK and I moved to Canada in the 1990's and received my Canadian citizenship. I'm planning to give up (denounce) my HK citizenship, and hence the Chinese citizenship that comes with it. What would likely be the implications of giving up HK citizenship and Chines citizenship? I currently do not live nor work in HK nor China and not likely in the near future. I suppose I could re-apply my HK citizenship if needed in the future since I was born in HK before July 1 1997? Any feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you.

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Answered by Nancy | Apr. 24, 2016 21:51

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You can go through the application procedure in the Chinese Embassy. You should take Hong Kong ID, birth certificate, HK passport, and Canadian passport to the embassy and fill in an application form. Your application will be handled in 1~2 weeks.
If you live in HK for 7 years, you can apply to get the HK citizenship.

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Answered by David | Apr. 25, 2016 08:24

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Thank you Nancy for the information. Much appreciate it. I looked up the HK Gov website and the procedure is very clear. I probably will submit my application while I'm visiting HK later this year. If my interpretation is correct from what it says on the website, there isn't much implications to give up the HK Citizenship and the Chinese Citizenship that comes with it after 1997, besides losing your right to live and work in HK which I do not foresee I will do in the near future. I can still visiting HK with my Canadian passport and I still need a visa to visit the country. Am I on the right path?

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Answered by Nancy | Apr. 26, 2016 00:51

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Yes, you got it right. The porcedure of giving up HK citizenship and Chinese citizenship is not very complicated.
The Canadian passport holders can stay in HK for 90 days at most without a visa.
However, it won't work if you want to visit the mainland China. You need to apply for the Mainland Visa in advance in your country.

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Answered by David YU | Apr. 26, 2016 07:53

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Thanks Nancy, much appreciate your help. Have a great week!!

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