Hi,
Urgent help needed, would appreciate greatly for your feedback.
I am sure it is pretty much the same but the rules keep changing.
Born in Hong Kong of Chinese descent, both parents also born in HK, so right of abode no problems. Lived here until I was 12 years old before migrating to Australia.
Became Australian Citizen in the 90s.
Visited HK regularly for visiting relatives and holidays. I have a valid permanent IDC with (***)
Returned to HK since May 2008.
Going to China for the first time later this month.
1. Applied for Return to Village Pass (RVP) with my permanent ID card but rejected on the spot because I do not have HKSAR passport. I have to wait until 18th May.
2. Will obtain a certified copy of my birth certificate by this week as a secondary evidence for RVP, but have been told that it is not a valid form of document verifying that you are a Chinese citizen (??) by CTS and HKID - I thought if we are born from a Chinese descent we are automatically Chinese Citizen?? and
3. Left with no choices and no time, I need to organise a visa with my Australian passport. I will need to complete a declaration stating that I am a foreign national. I will probably organise a multiple visits valid for 12 months.
4. What would be the impact? Will I lose my right of abode????
5. I was told it is better off to have consular protection whilst in China?
I have checked the HKID and CTS backwards and forwards so many time still not fully convince with their answers. Hence, your assistance would be much appreciated! Thanks!