Permanent residents have the unrestricted right to live and work in Hong Kong and cannot be deported from the territory, regardless of their nationality.. They are required to register for Hong Kong permanent identity cards. (as opposed to standard identity cards which are issued to any person admitted to the territory for more than 180 days), eligible for welfare benefits,. and able to vote in regional elections.. Chinese nationals with territorial right of abode are eligible to hold Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports, which are different from those issued to mainland residents. Those who additionally do not possess right of abode in foreign countries may stand for office in geographical constituencies of the Legislative Council. and can serve as principal officials of the government. Articles 44, 55, 61, 71, 90, 101. A limited number of residents with foreign nationality or right of abode in other countries may be elected to functional constituency seats in the legislature.. Article 67.
