ROA Question

[redslert]

So much incorrect information in this thread with many not reading the scenario.

The information you got from immigration is accurate and I would apply using the form.
The written letter thing is strange... I would submit without that and only provide what is required by the form.

They has been other posters on this forum obtaining through similar ways.
I recall similar case from someone from Philippines.

[StellarEcho05]

If the OP has no Chinese citizenship and was born overseas, he would have no right whatsoever to enter Hong Kong. His ROA is contingent on him being a Chinese citizen.

Foreign citizens can only gain RTL/ROA if they are born in Hong Kong (post handover).

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/roa/eligible.html

Ok nah I called Immd another time and they told me that I met all of the requirements of form 881, as they count at the moment of birth, and not my current status, making me eligible under the article 5 of the chinese nationality law. Thanks.

[BritishRose]

If the OP has no Chinese citizenship and was born overseas, he would have no right whatsoever to enter Hong Kong. His ROA is contingent on him being a Chinese citizen.

Foreign citizens can only gain RTL/ROA if they are born in Hong Kong (post handover).

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/roa/eligible.html

Not exactly true.

I don't have Chinese citizenship and was born overseas and still got HKID (but not HKSAR passport) through my mother as she held BDTC status pre-handover.
However I was born pre-handover, so I was one of those under that category to qualify for it.

[waiming]

Not exactly true.

I don't have Chinese citizenship and was born overseas and still got HKID (but not HKSAR passport) through my mother as she held BDTC status pre-handover.
However I was born pre-handover, so I was one of those under that category to qualify for it.

Strictly speaking you've held ROA/RTL ever since before handover — even if it was after handover when you first applied for the HKID card proving your status.