Originally Posted by
PaulC852
Yes, you have lost Right of Abode. No exceptions due to Covid. However, as noted on the page you linked, you have simply been downgraded to Right to Land. You keep the right to live and work freely in HK. All you lose is the right to vote, some tax benefits on property purchases, and eligibility for some government cash handouts.
I believe that you can still travel to HK on the basis of your existing HKID showing RoA. You should enter via a manned Immigration desk, and will be advised to replace your HKID during your visit.
Hi PaulC852,
My bad, I hadn't read Q14 which specifically addressed my question.
So a perm res's 36mo absence normally would, though not necessarily, cause them to "
ceased to be ordinarily resident", particularly if:
- low duration and/or frequency of prior absences
- having habitual residence (I guess having returned and restarted living in HK, with RtL status)
- employment by a Hong Kong based company
- having principle members of his/her family in HK
Fair enough, though sadly looks like SOL for me.