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Hong Kong Restoration of Chinese Nationality

10 facts quoted from the official source

Discretionary restoration for a person who formerly held Chinese nationality and meets Article 13 of the Chinese Nationality Law.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Dual citizenship allowed or notA person whose restoration is approved may not retain foreign nationality.
  • Former citizen or qualifying statusA foreign national who once held Chinese nationality may apply for restoration.
  • Residence or intent to resideWhether the applicant is living in Hong Kong is a factor considered by the Director of Immigration.
  • Who qualifiesThe applicant must meet the requirements laid down in Article 13 of the Chinese Nationality Law.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryA foreign national who once held Chinese nationality may apply for restoration.
  • How and where to applyApplications may be submitted in person or by post.
  • Official source basisA foreign national who once held Chinese nationality may apply for restoration.
  • Report summaryA foreign national who once held Chinese nationality may apply for restoration.
  • What the route grantsWhether the applicant has the right of abode in Hong Kong is considered.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application Fee HkdA fee of HK$1,150 is payable upon submission of the application.checked 2026-07-27
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Hong Kong?
The official source states: Discretionary restoration for a person who formerly held Chinese nationality and meets Article 13 of the Chinese Nationality Law.

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

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 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.

See the 0 open points

Validity 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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