Definition of Local and Non-local Students
According to the Education Bureau (EDB), LOCAL STUDENTS, for the purpose of admission to post-secondary programmes, are defined as follows:
The student is a holder of:
| LS1 | HKID Card (Permanent) |
| LS2 | Documents issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR showing right to land / right of abode in Hong Kong |
| LS3 | One-way Permit for entry to Hong Kong |
| LS4 | Full-time employment visa / work permit |
| LS5 | Dependant visa / entry permit (for students who were below 18 years old) Note Note Students holding dependant visa / entry permit who were below 18 years old when they were issued with such visa / entry permit by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR. |
| LS6 | Visa / Entry permit for Quality Migrant Admission Scheme |
| LS7 | Visa / Entry permit for Capital Investment Entrant Scheme |
| LS8 | Visa / Entry permit for Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents |
| LS9 | Visa label for unconditional stay |
According to the EDB, NON-LOCAL STUDENTS, for the purpose of admission to post-secondary programmes, are defined as follows:
The student is a holder of the following documents issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR:
| NLS1 | Student visa / entry permit |
| NLS2 | Visa / Entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates |
| NLS3 | Dependant visa / entry permit (for students who were 18 years old or above) Note Note Students holding dependant visa / entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa / entry permit by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR. |
Applicants who do not hold any of the documents in LS1 – LS9 above are defined as NON-LOCAL students.
For enquiries concerning the definition of local and non-local students and corresponding education policies, please contact the Higher Education Division of the EDB:
| Email: | edbinfo@edb.gov.hk (Attn: Higher Education Division) |
| Enquiry Hotline: | 3509 7396 |
For enquiries related to the JUPAS applications please contact the JUPAS Office at:
| Email: | |
| Enquiry Hotline: | 2334 2929 / 2233 2929 (Operating Hours) |