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    Quote Originally Posted by hbux:
    This is really helpful! I've recently received approval to naturalize as a Chinese citizen so in the next few weeks I'll be going through process of applying for HKSAR passport and home return permit

    Has anyone done this in 2024 and can share their experience?
    I did help someone apply for a HRP a couple of months ago.

    https://geoexpat.com/forum/54/thread...ml#post3961169

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    Quote Originally Posted by shri:
    I did help someone apply for a HRP a couple of months ago.

    https://geoexpat.com/forum/54/thread...ml#post3961169
    Thanks, any chance they were indian? If so could you advise how long it took them to receive surrender certificate from the consulate?

    In addition will the certificate of naturalization as a Chinese national be issued immediately upon paying balance fees?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shri:
    I did help someone apply for a HRP a couple of months ago.

    https://geoexpat.com/forum/54/thread...ml#post3961169

    Great that's good to hear

    By any chance was your friend Indian? Wanted to get some feedback on the process of getting surrender certificate from the consulate and how long it takes. Trying to maximize my time so I don't waste any days

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    Quote Originally Posted by hbux:
    This is really helpful! I've recently received approval to naturalize as a Chinese citizen so in the next few weeks I'll be going through process of applying for HKSAR passport and home return permit

    Has anyone done this in 2024 and can share their experience?
    Don't forget to add a Chinese name. Friend didnt bother and now has to reapply for ID and passport so she can get HRP. The rest of the family applied for MTP.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hbux:
    Thanks, any chance they were indian? If so could you advise how long it took them to receive surrender certificate from the consulate?
    When Mrs Lam (who was Indian) did this just under a year ago it was very quick. The renunciation certificate was received about a week after the appointment to start the process at BLS. The total elapsed time from having the approval in principle from ImmD to having the HK Certificate of naturalisation was less than 3 weeks in total, and could probably have been squeezed a bit tighter (there were some holidays in the way).

    With the Certificate of Naturalisation the updated HKID (*** and Chinese name) was done the same day (the temporary paper version), and the HKSAR passport within a week or so, although pickup was delayed because you need the proper new HKID to pick up the passport, and the ID card actually takes a few days longer to produce than the passport!

    If you haven't already got a good Chinese name sorted out then do that right away with advice from trusted local friends. You need this when you get the Certificate of Naturalisation and immediately apply for the new ID, which must have a Chinese name if you want to get a HRP as @rani noted.
    Last edited by PLamHK; 06-01-2025 at 11:32 PM.

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