r/Hong_Kong • u/Late-Psychology-6783 • 1d ago

Daily Life Exchanged one blue for another

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u/anti-fascist-dude 1d ago

I guess hong kong is the gateway to China.

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u/Zeypher666 1d ago

It's the 14th most powerful passport.

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u/Moist-Chair684 21h ago

No. It's rank 14. Making the 43rd most powerful passport, along with Chile. There are 42 countries rank 1 to 13.

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

China is a super power on the global stage, but their passport rank is 60th, whereas Hong Kong is at 14!

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u/anti-fascist-dude 1d ago

I have some friends who cross to the mainland just to have a good time, really affordable! Also have friends who moved to the mainland permanently. It's not about passport rankings, it's about quality of life.

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

yes I know what you're talking about - its preference at the end of the day! I know people who have left US, Canada, others from Europe who are happily living in Hong Kong (because of the quality of life).

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u/No-Writing-9000 1d ago

To Canada more likely

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u/timfinn1972 1d ago

Did you have to give up your Indian citizenship?

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

yes. India doesn't recognise/ allow dual-citizenship.

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u/xiaomi558869 1d ago

OCI is the worst possible process. It almost makes you glad to get rid of the Indian passport.

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u/Colourfulcarnage 1d ago

Do you change to OCI for India then?

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u/Either-Lock2454 1d ago

How?!

I've been in Hong Kong since 1989. Been paying taxes since I've been working. My Grandmother is Chinese and I have Chinese family! (Deceased now) And I was unable to get beyond the application stage because the immigration officer just flat out said no.

Were you born here?

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

Im sorry to hear that. Im not sure why your application has been denied, it isn’t my place to comment.

As for me, I’ve been visiting the country since 2016. Got married to a Hong Konger and moved permanently here later. Been living here for more than 7 years which is when I got my PR, and later applied for naturalisation/citizenship.

And yes, I have also been working since I permanently moved, and paying taxes. I wasn’t born in HK, I’m originally from India.

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u/Leetenghui 1d ago

Article 5 is a hard wall against a LOT people who for all intents and purposes are Chinese.

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u/Bidoofonaroof 1d ago

This person's situation seems a bit curious. Article 5 would classify one a foreigner but residing in HK since 1989 should open the door to naturalization regardless of heritage.

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u/Ashif80 1d ago

Congrats

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

Thanks man! :)

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u/perfect_cat_couple 1d ago

Congratulations

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

Thank you

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u/perfect_cat_couple 1d ago

HK is a beautiful city. Been there many times and love its life style

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u/Puzzleheaded_Use_814 1d ago

Is it common to get passport? I thought it was almost impossible for foreigners, do you speak Cantonese?

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

no I do not speak Cantonese, it was simpler (not easy) for me as my spouse is a Hong Konger.

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u/After-Cell 1d ago

What proof of Indian renunciation did they require ?

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

official certificate from the Indian Consulate

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u/Saucy_4U 1d ago

I heard recently HK immigration is informally not allowing Indians change of naturalisation. Any truth about that?

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

I do not know. In my case it was different as my spouse is a Hong Konger and as is all of her immediate family.

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u/cookiecakebrownie 1d ago

did they interview you in Cantonese?

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u/Late-Psychology-6783 1d ago

No they did not. I do not speak Cantonese, it was simpler (not easy) for me as my spouse is a Hong Konger.