I don't really want to sound like a broken record, but from what I have read, the answers don't really help me.
I am currently a Canadian residence and was born here as well. My Father was born in HK in 63 and has a HKID 3 stars. I currently have nothing. I have been to HK once and that was only for a 2 week vacation when I was 5 years old.
I was wondering if I am eligible to apply for a HKID. I am planning on going to HK for the summer to visit a few friends, and although I do not need one, I think it would be great to have a HKID. I will be traveling alone so I want to make sure I have all the documents I need prior to arriving in HK.
How would I prove my father is my father thus making me a chinese citizen? What documents would I need?
Has anyone been in my situation before? Oh I am over the age of 21 if that matters. Thank-you.
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10-02-2007, 10:57 AM #1
HKID for me
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10-02-2007, 11:24 AM #2
You'll need a birth certifcate, His I.D card number as well.
You never mentioned your mothers status, was she born in hk as well?
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10-02-2007, 03:18 PM #3
I don't think it matters Jimbo. It's the Y chromosome that has the say!
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10-02-2007, 05:25 PM #4
Will I need HIS birth certificate or just mine? My mother is deseased, but she was Chinese born in Vietnam.
Even if I get his brith certificate and his ID, how will that prove he is my father?
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10-02-2007, 05:27 PM #5
Bryan, your birth certificate will name your parents. You may also need their marriage certificate.
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10-02-2007, 05:34 PM #6
My birth certificate does not name my parents. It only names my name, date of birth, place of birth, registration date, sex, and date issued. It does not have any other names besides mine on it.
Also, will I need to show marriage certification even if my dad is a widow?
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10-02-2007, 05:43 PM #7
Your Dad is not a widow he is a widower.
I can't be certain what you need but those were the documents I had to provide. I assume that the Immigration Department need to see proof of your relationship to your father who has right of abode here.
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10-02-2007, 05:49 PM #8
Ok thanks. You all have been very helpful and this is very confusing stuff! I appreciate your responses greatly.
I was reading some of the past posts, and it appears that this process will take a long time and might require me to go back to HK again. I was thinking of doing an overseas application but then I would also apply for a HKSAR Passport along with the ID. Will this denounce my citizenship to Canada as I already have a Canadian passport? Also, from what I read on the http://www.immd.gov.hk, it is very contradictory. I was born in Canada, my Dad is from HK and is Chinese (holds a HKID). My mother was born in Vietnam and is Chinese but never held a HKID. Does this make me a Chinese citizen and am I eligible for a HKID and HKSAR Passport?
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11-02-2007, 02:56 PM #9
Hong Kong is a SAR to China and therefore if you get a HKSAR passport it is Chinese. China does not support dual nationality. Therefore if you get a HKSAR passport you will be expected to give up Canadian citizenship to the best of my knowledge.
However you may be able to bring the best documentation you have to HK and see if you can get a HKID. It's worth the shot if you are planning to come either way and you only look at HKID as a benefit and not a requirement.
Good luck
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11-02-2007, 03:03 PM #10
Bryan
This can and will take months, My paperwork was submitted over a month ago and they have told me it would take another 2 months or so for it to go through.
I'd submit the paperwork as soon as you arrive in HK if I was you.
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