It is also a Basic Law requirement that new recruits to the Civil Service on or after July 1, 1997, should normally be permanent residents of the HKSAR, save for certain exceptions, for example to fill professional and technical posts.

• 《基本法》又订明，一九九七年七月一日或以后新聘的公务员，除非属某些例外情况如担任专门和技术职务，否则必须为香港特别行政区永久性居民。