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Hong Kong — Citizenship Guide
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation is restricted; dual citizenship is generally not permitted.
Why Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong passport offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA, or e-visa access to 177 destinations, ranking it #44 globally.
PRC nationality; naturalisation via PRC (restricted).
Citizenship by descent
Hong Kong applies jus sanguinis — citizenship can be acquired by descent from a citizen parent, and in some cases from grandparents or more distant ancestors.
Naturalisation
Naturalisation in Hong Kong is restricted or not standardised — there is no straightforward residency-based route for most people.
Dual citizenship
Hong Kong generally does not permit dual citizenship — naturalising usually requires renouncing your existing nationality.
Fees & timeline
There is no standard published application fee — costs vary, so check with official sources.
Compiled from the Citizenship Hub law dataset (approximate). Verify with official government sources before relying on this information.
Where the Hong Kong passport can travel
Visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA, and e-visa access by destination. Hover for details.
- Visa-free
- Visa on arrival
- ETA
- e-Visa
- Visa required
- No admission
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