Right of Abode in Hong Kong - After The Handover

After The Handover

The Hong Kong Basic Law came into effect on July 1, 1997, along with the right of abode eligibility defined therein. Most Hong Kong residents became solely Chinese citizen on July 1, 1997 and continue to maintain their right of abode in Hong Kong as before the Handover. Non-Chinese citizens with Hong Kong right of abode still maintain their original citizenship unless they successfully naturalize as Chinese citizens.