To be eligible for the ENLS, you must have the right of abode in the Hong Kong; or alternatively, applicants or their families must have resided in Hong Kong continuously for three complete years prior to the commencement of the course. This does not cover non-local students holding (a) student visas/entry permits; (b) visas/entry permits under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates; or (c) dependant visas/entry permits which were issued by the Director of Immigration when the relevant students have reached 18 years old.