Is Hong Kong still in the Commonwealth?

The transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997 ended the territory’s status as a part of the Commonwealth through the United Kingdom. Non-sovereign states or regions are not permitted to become members of the Commonwealth. The government of the People’s Republic of China has not pursued membership.

Can non HK residents come to HK?

Quarantine Measures for Inbound Travellers For medium-risk places, only Hong Kong residents and fully vaccinated non-Hong Kong residents are allowed to board flights for Hong Kong. See also the details on the grouping of specified places and their respective boarding and compulsory quarantine requirements below.

Is Hong Kong part of the Commonwealth of Nations?

Hong Kong has had no formal links with the Commonwealth of Nations since British administration ceased on 1 July 1997 and it became a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, which is not a member of the Commonwealth, and does not seek to join it.

How did Hong Kong become a British territory?

Very simply: while under British administration (prior to 1997), Hong Kong island & Kowloon, plus the “new territories” leased from Peking (Beijing) were, combined, merely an external territory of Britain (British possessions).

Can a former resident of Hong Kong become a Commonwealth citizen?

As a result, former residents of Hong Kong are not qualifying Commonwealth citizens by virtue of their residency in Hong Kong as Hong Kong Chinese is no longer a nationality In order to be a member of the Commonwealth, you HAVE to remain IN the Commonwealth.

Which countries are eligible to join the Commonwealth?

Some countries and regions could also join the Commonwealth on the basis of having been part of the British Empire including: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.