HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes are issued to the following Hong Kong residents:

• Persons who are on limit of stay in the HKSAR and are unable to obtain a national passport or a travel document of any other country or territory.
  
• Persons who are on unconditional stay but do not have the right of abode in the HKSAR, and are unable to obtain a national passport or a travel document of any other country or territory.
  
• Persons not of Chinese nationality who have the right of abode in the HKSAR and hold a permanent identity card of the region, but are unable to obtain a national passport or a travel document of any other country or territory.

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There are two types of HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, which are valid for 7 years:

• Standard size 44 pages
  
• Jumbo size 92 pages

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Yes, if you are aged 11 or above, you can submit the application for HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes in person at the Registration of Persons - Kowloon Office upon first registration of a Hong Kong identity card. Please bring along the required supporting documents upon submission of application.

Supporting documents required for local application for the HKSAR Doc/I ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hkdoci/localsupportdocument.htm )
The Registration of Persons – Kowloon Office ( http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/address_4_2.htm )

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You can make an appointment online or through the telephone booking system at 2598 0888 to apply for HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes at one of the Immigration Branch Offices.

Online appointment booking for applying travel documents  ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hksarpassport/booktraveldoc.htm )
Immigration Branch Offices for travel document applications ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/immigrationoffices.htm )
Local application for the HKSAR Doc/I ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hkdoci/localapplication.htm )

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One recent colour photograph in white background is required for the application (photograph requirements). An application with substandard photograph will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant. Self-service photographic kiosks are provided in all Immigration Branch Offices.

Photograph requirements for HKSAR travel documents ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/photorequirements.htm )
Immigration Branch Offices for travel document applications ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/immigrationoffices.htm )

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For applications submitted in person, you can pay the application fee by EPS, in cash or by crossed cheque payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region". For applications submitted by post or via a drop-in box, please enclose a crossed cheque. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.

Fees for the HKSAR Doc/I ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hkdoci/fees.htm )

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Normally, the application process will be completed in 10 working days (working days denote Monday to Friday excluding General Holidays) provided that all necessary documents, fee and photograph are received. For applications submitted by post or via drop-in box, an extra 2 to 3 working days may be required for handling formalities. If your previous HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes is lost, damaged, defaced or is not available, you have to complete form ID645 and should submit the application in person. The processing time may be longer.

Local application for the HKSAR Doc/I ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hkdoci/localapplication.htm )
Details of previous Hong Kong Travel Document which has been lost/damaged/is not available (Form ID 645) ( http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/id645.htm )

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By using the appointment booking service, you can shorten the queuing time at Immigration offices for collecting your travel document.

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You can make an appointment booking starting from the day following the date of issue of the Collection Notice. You can choose a suitable time slot from Monday to Friday at the chosen collection office. The service is free of charge and group booking for a maximum of four applicants with same collection office shown on their Collection Notices is available.

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If you have lost your HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (Doc/I), you should report the loss to the Immigration Department.

You should complete the application form (ID 645) and submit your replacement application in person at any one of the Immigration Offices for travel document applications [except the Travel Documents and Nationality (Application) Section]. You may book an appointment through the telephone booking system at
(852) 2598 0888 or online www.gov.hk/tdbooking ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/referbooking.htm ).

• Immigration Offices ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/immigrationoffices.htm ) for travel document applications
• Online appointment booking for applying travel documents ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hksarpassport/booktraveldoc.htm )

If you lose your HKSAR Doc/I while travelling abroad, you should report the loss to the local police. With the documentary proof of the loss, liaise with the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Mission in that place and request for replacement of the travel document. You may also contact the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department through the 24-hour hotline (852) 1868 for assistance.

• Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions ( http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zwjg/default.htm )
• How to apply for the HKSAR travel documents ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/index.htm )
• Guide to Consular Protection and Services Outside Chinese Territory ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/outsidehk/assisttravel.htm )

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