Do Hong Kong and Macao citizens need to have a permanent identity card to take the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan entrance examination? This is a question that many people are puzzled about. Generally speaking, most students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who take the entrance examination have permanent identity cards. But it doesn't have to be like this. Non-permanent identity cards are also acceptable, and the main difficulty lies in whether to obtain a home visit permit. For example, if one parent is a permanent resident of Hong Kong, then the child can apply for a home visit permit with a non-permanent ID card, and naturally he can take the exam! So: Home Visit Permit is the key!