【Member News】 Revealing Dual Pathways of Assisted Reproduction Hong Kong Residency at Global Reproductive Conference

On September 5, 2025, the 7th Global Assisted Reproduction Exchange Conference concluded successfully in Guangzhou. At this grand event that brought together global reproductive medicine experts and focused on industry innovation trends, Mr. Robin, CEO of Shenzhen Ruifan Consulting Services Co., Ltd., took "Assisted Reproduction and Cross-Border Identity Planning Collaboration" as the core entry point and published "Dual-track Empowering Fertility: Identity Planning in Hong Kong and Practical Paths to Having Children in Hong Kong" Special speech. With 8 years of experience in assisted reproductive services and 12 years of practical experience in identity planning in Hong Kong, CEO Yang Hongchao not only dismantled the legal path and core advantages of going to Hong Kong to give birth, but also disclosed for the first time the implementation of "accurate matching of assisted reproductive cycles and identity applications". The plan provides a replicable "win-win guide" for families with cross-border childbearing needs. The on-site interactive questioning session lasted for more than 30 minutes and became one of the focus topics of the conference.

Policy interpretation: Say goodbye to the misunderstanding of "double illegal"! Current legal threshold and path for going to Hong Kong to have children

"Many families still have a perception of going to Hong Kong to have children 10 years ago, and mistakenly believe that the 'double non-African' model is still feasible. This is the biggest misunderstanding." At the beginning of the speech, CEO Yang Hongchao used the policy Timeline to clearly sort out the compliance boundaries for Hong Kong to have children in Hong Kong. He pointed out that although the legal basis for going to Hong Kong to have children stems from Article 24 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, the policy has undergone many rounds of adjustments: In 2001, the "Chuang Fengyuan Case" opened the channel for non-Hong Kong parents and children to live permanently. In 2007, the Hong Kong government restricted the number of non-local pregnant women for the first time. In 2012, the "zero and double non-pregnant" policy was implemented (public hospitals no longer accept pregnant women without Hong Kong status spouses).), in 2013, private hospitals simultaneously closed the "double non-pregnant" appointment channel, and policies have continued to be tightened since 2020.

"The core of policy adjustment is to balance Hong Kong's medical resources, but it does not block the way to Hong Kong to have children." CEO Yang Hongchao emphasized that the key to the current legal path is that "at least one parent has Hong Kong identity", and the mainstream methods to obtain identity include the Talent Talent Program, the Talent Talent Program, and the Talent Program. According to data from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, in the past three years, more than 400,000 people have applied for Hong Kong status in the mainland, and more than 200,000 families have been successfully approved and moved to live in Hong Kong. Among them, 32% of families have simultaneously started going to Hong Kong to have children during the identity planning stage. Preparations for assisted reproduction,"legal compliance + advance planning" have become a new trend in the industry.

In order to allow the audience to understand more clearly, CEO Yang Hongchao gave an example: "If one of the spouses is approved for Hong Kong status through the Gaucaitong Program, the spouse can apply for a dependant visa to go to Hong Kong. At this time, she becomes pregnant through assisted reproductive technology and delivers in Hong Kong. The baby is born. You can apply directly for permanent residence in Hong Kong, which is fully in line with the current policy. The core work of Ruifan Consulting is to help families get through the entire process of 'identity application-assisted reproductive docking-going to Hong Kong for children', so as to avoid waste of time and funds due to deviations in policy understanding."

Three irreplaceable advantages: Why do high-net-worth families prefer the combination of "going to Hong Kong to have children + assisted reproduction"?

In the core section of the speech, CEO Yang Hongchao combined 1000 + service cases and authoritative data to dismantle the unique value of collaboration between going to Hong Kong to have children and assisted reproduction from three dimensions: medical care, identity and cost, breaking the "high cost of cross-border childbirth" inherent perception of complex processes:

1. Medical security: international synchronization technology + transparent fees, balancing safety and cost performance

Hong Kong's medical system is known for its "strict standards and transparent fees." Its assisted reproductive technology is in sync with Europe and the United States, and delivery services cover the full cycle. CEO Yang Hongchao used specific cases to explain: "In 2024, the Shenzhen families we serve will successfully conceive through assisted reproduction in a private hospital in Hong Kong and give birth. The entire process includes 12 prenatal check-ups, painless delivery, 3 days of inpatient care, and the baby's birth. The total cost of basic examinations and vaccination is about 120,000 Hong Kong dollars, which is only 50% of the cost of similar services in the United States and 60% of the cost of the United Kingdom."

For families who choose public hospitals, the cost is lower: "In 2023, a family gave birth (including oxytocin and lateral resection care) at Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong. The cost is only HK$675, covering surgery fees, inpatient accommodation, painkillers and baby's water and milk supply. There is no hidden consumption." In addition, Hong Kong medical teams are generally bilingual, which can avoid language communication barriers. Anesthesia technology is mature, and the penetration rate of painless childbirth reaches 98%, which can greatly reduce the pain of maternal childbirth. These details have become an important reason for many families to choose.

2. Identity bonus: The baby enjoys permanent residence when born, and the education and development path are comprehensively upgraded

This is the core attraction of going to Hong Kong to have children. CEO Yang Hongchao used data comparison to highlight his advantages: the admission rate of the 211 colleges and universities in the mainland college entrance examination was only 2.7%, while the admission rate of local Hong Kong students applying to the eight major public universities in Hong Kong reached 38.2%(Data from the University of Hong Kong in 2024), the admission rate of local students from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Chinese, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology exceeds 21%; more importantly, students with permanent residence in Hong Kong can apply to 300 + universities around the world through the DSE examination (including top prestigious universities such as Oxford and Cambridge), or enter 985/211 colleges and universities in the mainland with 400 points (out of 750 points) on the overseas Chinese joint exam, which far exceeds that of their peers in the mainland.

In addition to education, the long-term value of Hong Kong identity is equally significant: Hong Kong SAR passports are visa-free in 173 countries and regions, making it convenient for business travel and study abroad; in terms of taxation, the highest personal salaries tax rate is only 15%(45% in the mainland), and the first 2 million Hong Kong dollars of enterprises The profits tax is only 8.25%, which is suitable for asset allocation of high-net-worth families; In addition, Hong Kong identity and mainland hukou can be retained at the same time, and families can flexibly choose their living and development locations according to their needs, realizing the complementary advantages of "dual identities".

3. Process collaboration: Assisted reproduction and identity applications are advanced simultaneously, saving time and costs

For families with assisted reproduction needs,"time is opportunity." CEO Yang Hongchao put forward the concept of "cycle matching":"Ovulation promotion, egg retrieval, embryo freezing and other aspects of assisted reproduction usually take 3-6 months, while the approval cycle for Hong Kong identity applications (such as the Gaocaitong Plan) is about 4-8 weeks., the two can be advanced simultaneously. For example, after one spouse submits an application for Gao Caitong, the spouse can start preliminary physical examination and plan formulation for assisted reproduction. After the identity is approved, he can directly bring frozen embryos to Hong Kong for transplantation, greatly shortening the overall cycle."

He took the Beijing family as an example: "Mr. was approved for Hong Kong status in four weeks through the Gao Caitong plan. His wife completed egg retrieval and embryo freezing simultaneously in Shenzhen. Two months later, she went to Hong Kong for successful transplantation and finally gave birth in Hong Kong. From the start of the identity application to the baby It only takes 11 months to be born, which saves 4 months compared to the traditional model of 'waiting for identity first and then doing assisted reproduction.'"

Full-process implementation guide: How to accurately connect assisted reproduction and having children in Hong Kong?

In response to the issue of "how to implement the process" that the audience was most concerned about, CEO Yang Hongchao detailed the "1+3+5" service system of Ruifan Consulting, which is led by a dedicated consultant, supported by three types of professional teams (identity planners, Medical docking specialists, legal commissioners), and escorted the entire process through five key links (identity assessment, assisted reproduction docking, preparation for Hong Kong, childbirth escort, and permanent residence processing):

1. Early stage: Double assessment of identity and assisted reproduction, customized personalized plan

The exclusive consultant will first assess the feasibility of parents applying for Hong Kong status based on family conditions (such as whether academic qualifications and work experience meet the standards of excellence/high-quality talents). At the same time, he will connect with assisted reproductive institutions in Hong Kong and the Mainland to assess the woman's physical condition (such as ovarian reserve, uterine environment), and formulate an "identity application schedule" and an "assisted reproductive cycle schedule" to ensure that the two rhythm matches.

2. Mid-term: Promote identity application and assisted reproduction simultaneously, and adjust plans in real time

The identity planner is responsible for material preparation and interview guidance to ensure that applications are passed efficiently; the medical docking specialist helps families choose suitable assisted reproduction institutions (mainland or Hong Kong) and coordinates doctors to communicate treatment plans. In case of poor ovulation promotion effects or embryo quality problems, etc., Hong Kong medical experts will be promptly contacted to adjust the plan to avoid process interruptions.

3. Late stage: Going to Hong Kong for delivery and permanent residence, accompanied by no dead spots throughout the entire process

When a pregnant woman enters the third trimester of pregnancy (usually after 32 weeks of pregnancy), the team will assist in applying for a visa to Hong Kong, book a hospital bed, and arrange local accommodation and living assistance in Hong Kong; during delivery, a dedicated consultant and medical escort will be present throughout the process to assist in communicating with the doctor; After the baby is born, the Law Commissioner will guide the processing of a birth certificate, an appointment of a Hong Kong ID card and a permanent residence application to ensure that all procedures are completed within 1-2 weeks, allowing the family to return home with peace of mind.

"We once served a 42-year-old Shanghai couple. The woman had low ovarian reserves and only obtained 2 high-quality embryos through assisted reproduction. In order to ensure the success rate, we suggest that you first apply for Gao Caitong status (approved in 8 weeks), and that the woman simultaneously recuperates her body. Three months later, she goes to Hong Kong for transplantation. She is finally successfully conceived and delivered. The baby gets a Hong Kong ID card 10 days after birth." CEO Yang Hongchao's case sharing gave the audience a more intuitive understanding of the process implementation.

Long-term value: Hong Kong identity is not just a "birth benefit", but also a "diverse protection" for the family

At the end of the speech, CEO Yang Hongchao extended the topic from "short-term family planning" to "long-term family development" and put forward the view that "Hong Kong identity is the family's 'diverse umbrella'." He pointed out that the value of Hong Kong identity is not only reflected in the permanent residence benefits enjoyed by children at birth, but also runs through multiple dimensions of family life:

·Education guarantee: In addition to the advantages of further studies, Hong Kong's 15-year free public education covers kindergarten to high school, and international schools are rich in resources. Parents can choose the "public + international" dual path based on their children's circumstances;

·Asset allocation: Hong Kong has no foreign exchange controls, families can easily make cross-border investment, and inheritance tax has been abolished, which is conducive to wealth inheritance;

·Medical extension: Hong Kong permanent residents can enjoy preferential policies for public medical care. For example, the specialist outpatient fee is only HK$50 per visit and the hospitalization fee is HK$100 per day. The long-term medical cost is much lower than that of first-tier cities in the Mainland;

·Career development: Parents with Hong Kong identity can work freely in Hong Kong or rely on Hong Kong's international business platform to expand their careers to achieve a win-win situation for career and family development.

According to data from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department, the average starting salary of undergraduate graduates from the eight major public universities in Hong Kong in 2023 will reach HK$266,000/year, of which the starting salary of graduates majoring in medicine and business will exceed HK$400,000/year, far exceeding that of graduates at the same level in the mainland.(The average starting salary for undergraduate courses in 985 colleges and universities is approximately 9816 yuan/month). "Choosing to go to Hong Kong to have children and collaborate with assisted reproduction is essentially choosing more diverse development paths for the family." CEO Yang Hongchao emphasized.

Finally, CEO Yang Hongchao said that in the future, Ruifan Consulting will continue to deepen the field of "assisted reproduction + Hong Kong identity planning" and rely on its 12 years of industry experience, tens of thousands of successful cases and a 98% approval success rate of Hong Kong identity to launch the "Personalized solution customization + full-process one-on-one escort" service helps more families achieve the goal of "having the baby live forever when it is born, and providing an extra guarantee for family development."

If you want to obtain the exclusive "Hong Kong Identity Assessment + Assisted Reproductive Docking" solution, you can pay attention to the official public account of Shenzhen Ruifan Consulting Services Co., Ltd., or call the consultation hotline to obtain one-on-one planning services from Yang Hongchao's CEO team. Ruifan Consulting, with professionalism and experience, protects your path to cross-border childbirth and family planning!