Eligibility Criteria-Non Hong Kong resident

Residence requirements of Social Security Allowance (SSA)

Question: Is the applicant a Hong Kong resident?

• No　✔

Answer:
An SSA applicant must be a Hong Kong resident. Persons whose presence in Hong Kong is unlawful or persons who are permitted to stay in Hong Kong for a purpose other than residence (for example, imported workers or visitors) are excluded from the Scheme.