There are two types of identity cards: the Hong Kong Permanent IdentityCard, which states that the holder has the right of abode in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Identity Card, which does not carry that right.

• 身分证有两类：香港永久性居民身分证和香港身分证；前者载明持证人有香港居留权，而后者则没有载述该项权利。