HK PR Only: How are you getting your HK$6000 in Canada? Now with Bank of China info!

[kmarcie]

Wages are terrible as well.

Wages in Hong Kong at Cafe de Coral (大家樂), a fast food restaurant
click on photo for translation and job description.

The sad part is that they only recently passed a law to enforce "minimum wage" which is $3-4 Canadian. Prior to this there were no regulations as to what an employer can pay for a position.

Most people here easily make that amount, in Canadian dollars.

[Chasem]

I heard that you have to live in HK for at least 7 years before you can get this $6000, even if you have an ID card. So if you have an ID card, but never lived in HK for a period of at least 7 years, and reside mostly in another country then you won't qualify for this.

Can anyone confirm this?

[yyzvoyageur]

I heard that you have to live in HK for at least 7 years before you can get this $6000, even if you have an ID card. So if you have an ID card, but never lived in HK for a period of at least 7 years, and reside mostly in another country then you won't qualify for this.

Can anyone confirm this?

Here is the eligibility criteria: http://www.scheme6000.gov.hk/eng/criteria.html.

[PTMBAA]

Here is the eligibility criteria: http://www.scheme6000.gov.hk/eng/criteria.html.

You wil l need the new ID card that has been issued post 23 Jun 2003. Therefore, if you have not been in HK recently, you will need to go there to renew your card provided you have right of abode (*** in your old ID card).

http://www.scheme6000.gov.hk/eng/criteria.html

[EPcjay]

You wil l need the new ID card that has been issued post 23 Jun 2003. Therefore, if you have not been in HK recently, you will need to go there to renew your card provided you have right of abode (*** in your old ID card).

http://www.scheme6000.gov.hk/eng/criteria.html

My girlfriend renewed her old HKID card last year with the chip one last year at the Embassy in Toronto. Took a few weeks for her to get it. I wonder if that will affect her eligibility?

[angel_wing0]

i am going to HK to get it. Perfect reason for a vacation

[simms]

I heard that you have to live in HK for at least 7 years before you can get this $6000, even if you have an ID card. So if you have an ID card, but never lived in HK for a period of at least 7 years, and reside mostly in another country then you won't qualify for this.

Can anyone confirm this?

Partially wrong. As I mentioned in the first post, if you have *** or A, you can get the money.

7 years is the duration to get the "A", if you already have an "R".

[firetree]

just wondering...i'm holding a teenager HK ID card(under 18).....can i apply for a new ID card without having to go back to HK??

[ct809]

wait... the HSBC fee of $200 is in Canadian dollars? Seems like a cash grab since we're only getting about $750 CDN...

Also seems like we can get an extra $200HKD if we elect to take the money after April 2012 so if you have a vacation planned next year, might be worth the wait so you don't get dinged by HSBC

[Symcor]

My girlfriend renewed her old HKID card last year with the chip one last year at the Embassy in Toronto. Took a few weeks for her to get it. I wonder if that will affect her eligibility?

Just to clarify, did you say your girlfriend can renew the HKPIC in Toronto without going back to Hong Kong?

[Chasem]

Before you all go and apply for one, make sure you qualify for a permanent ID card. There are two kinds as outlined from:

http://www.sm128c.com/hk/



Hong Kong Identity Card

There are two types of identity cards, the "permanent identity card" issued to residents holding the ROA, and a regular identity card that is issued to those who don't have ROA. Anyone residing in Hong Kong for more than 180 days is required by law to register for an identity card.

Those that have right to land will be issued a non-permanent identity card. Though in essence, a RTL ID card is permanent.

The HKID card has "codes", depending on your residency status. For example, A is right of abode, R is right to land.



It looks like people with just a HKID card with the Right to Land will not qualify for this $6000.

[packardbell]

i wonder if i can get the 6K

[tng11]

i wonder if i can get the 6K

The rules are simple: do you have HK Permanent Residence and a valid HKID card with the smart chip? If so, yes.

[artificialard]

I had a valid HK ID card with chip and lost it Is there anyway to get this replaced without going back to HK? Either via mail or the embassy here? The website is not very clear about it. Any personal experiences with this is especially appreciated. Thanks!

[Jon Lai]

wait... the HSBC fee of $200 is in Canadian dollars? Seems like a cash grab since we're only getting about $750 CDN...

Also seems like we can get an extra $200HKD if we elect to take the money after April 2012 so if you have a vacation planned next year, might be worth the wait so you don't get dinged by HSBC

That's the whole point. They know you have no choice but to pay them $200 unless you go back yourself, which not everyone is willing to do.