Permanent departure from Hong Kong is a once-in-a-lifetime withdrawal ground requiring a declaration of departure or intended departure without intention to return for employment or permanent resettlement, supported by evidence of permission to reside permanently outside Hong Kong.
永久離開香港是成員聲明已經或將會移居外地、無意回港就業或以永久居民身分定居，並提供獲准在外地永久居住的證明後，一生只可使用一次的提早提取理由。