Recently, it has been circulated on the Internet that if you take back your MPF on the grounds of "permanent departure from Hong Kong", you will be issued a "mystery envelope" issued by the MPFA, which lists the designated departure time, and asks you to hand the envelope to Immigration staff, and show a picture, the envelope also includes the postmark of the Immigration Department.
The post questioned the connection between the MPFA and the Immigration Department, which made it more difficult to apply for MPF withdrawal when returning to Hong Kong, and also gave the Immigration Department "enforcement powers" against applicants who had left Hong Kong permanently.
When the MPFA responded to the enquiry of "Hong Kong 01", it clarified that it had never issued the relevant letter, condemned the act of publishing false and inaccurate remarks, and called on the public not to believe online rumors.
The source also pointed out that when Hong Kong residents leave the country at the airport, they only need to present travel documents, such as valid passports, air tickets, etc., at the immigration counters. They do not need to show any letters during the period. letter.
The envelope contains an "official letter from the Hong Kong Government", which contains the postmark of the Immigration Department, etc., stating that the person concerned must leave Hong Kong before the specified time.
(East of Gibraltar Citizen Facebook photo)
A photo has been circulated on the Internet. In the picture, the envelope is listed as "Official Letter from the Hong Kong Government". There are multiple postmarks in it, including the Immigration Department and the slogan "The MPF Achievement Will Be Yours".
In the post, it is stated that if the MPF is withdrawn on the grounds of "permanent departure from Hong Kong", an envelope issued by the MPFA will now be obtained.
In addition to the above-mentioned postmark, the envelope also lists 3 points to note, including that the envelope cannot be opened, the envelope must be left at or before the specified time, and the envelope must be handed over to the immigration staff when leaving the country.
According to the current regulations, citizens can apply for early MPF collection on the grounds of "permanent departure from Hong Kong".
(File photo/Photo by Li Zetong)
Unrestricted entry and exit unless there is a problem with the document or if you are wanted
In response to the enquiry, the MPFA pointed out that the MPFA has never issued relevant letters, and condemned the publication of false and inaccurate remarks, calling on the public not to believe online rumors.
The source also pointed out that when Hong Kong residents leave the country at the airport, they only need to present travel documents, such as valid passports, air tickets, etc., especially if they leave the country via e-channel, and they do not need to show any letters to immigration staff, but only need to read their smart ID cards. and fingerprints.
The source also pointed out that the freedom of entry and exit of Hong Kong people is guaranteed by the Basic Law, and it will not be restricted unless there is a problem with the documents or if they are wanted.
Early access to MPF due to "permanent departure"
Looking through the information, citizens must be at least 65 years old before they can choose to withdraw MPF in one lump sum or by instalments.
However, according to the current regulations, citizens can apply for early access to MPF on the grounds of "permanent departure from Hong Kong", which requires identification documents, application forms, statutory declaration forms, and documents proving that they have been approved to live in a place outside Hong Kong.
The MPFA has clarified earlier that claimants who withdraw their MPF early on the grounds of "permanent departure from Hong Kong" are not necessarily due to immigration, as MPF covers not only Hong Kong employees but also work visa holders Foreigners coming to work in Hong Kong, or employees with foreign passports.
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