You can submit your application for an HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (Doc/I) from outside Hong Kong. Here you can download the application forms and the submission requirements.

Two types of forms for Doc/I applications are available. You can download the application forms and the guidance notes through the links below.

• Application form (Form ID 437) for persons aged 16 or above
  http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/id(e)437.htm
• Application form (Form ID 437A) for children aged under 16
  http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/id(e)437a.htm

You can also obtain these application forms from the Chinese diplomatic and consular missions in your country of residence or HKSAR Immigration Branch Offices.

• List of Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions
  http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/embassy.htm
• List of Immigration Offices for Travel Document Applications
  http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/immigrationoffices.htm

You should complete the application form in block letters in black or blue ink. Applications for children aged under 16 must be signed by their parents or legal guardians.

You must submit your application with three recent colour photographs with white backgrounds that conform to the specifications set out in the photograph requirements guidelines accessible below.

• Photograph requirements for HKSAR travel documents
  http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/photorequirements.htm

You should provide photocopies of the supporting documents on A4-size paper (i.e. 210 mm X 297 mm). Please note that all photocopies will not be returned.

• Supporting documents required for HKSAR Doc/I overseas applications
  http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hkdoci/overseassupportdocument.htm

An application with insufficient supporting documents required will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant. Additional documents or information may be required if necessary.

Through Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions

You can submit your application by post or in person to the nearest Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions, and it will then be forwarded to the Travel Documents and Nationality (Application) Section of the Immigration Department of the HKSAR for processing. The Doc/I will be sent back to the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions for issue.

By post to the Immigration Department in Hong Kong

Alternatively, you can send your application by post to:

Travel Documents and Nationality (Application) Section
Hong Kong Immigration Department
4/F, Immigration Tower,
7 Gloucester Road,
Wan Chai,
Hong Kong

Please note that this option will require you to present the originals of the supporting documents and collect your Doc/I in person at the Travel Documents (Issue) Section of the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.

You should submit your application with a completed fee payment form (ID 856) and a crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to ”The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region“ in Hong Kong dollars or US dollars. Please do not send cash with your application.

• Fee payment form (Form ID 856) for HKSAR Doc/I
  http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/id856.htm
• Fees for HKSAR Doc/I
  http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hkdoci/fees.htm