Application for HKSAR Passport

• Application form (ID 842)
• Fee payment form for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport to be collected outside Hong Kong (ID 853A) (For applicants who choose to collect the passport at the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices)
• Photograph
  A recent colour photograph with white background that conforms to the specifications.
  
  
• Supporting documents
  Children aged under 16
  (a) The child’s Hong Kong permanent identity card / Acknowledgement of application for a Hong Kong permanent identity card (ROP140/140A).
  (b) Consenting parent or legal guardian’s Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s).
  (c) The child’s birth certificate (not required if the child was born in Hong Kong) to prove the relationship between the parent and the child, or a court order, if applicable, to prove that the consenting legal guardian concerned has custodial rights in respect of the child.
  
  Additional requirements for children aged under 11
  (d) School document (e.g. a Student’s Handbook bearing the child’s name, date of birth and photograph that should be certified by a chop of the school) or other proof of identity is required. If such school document or proof of identity is not available, a completed Form for Countersignature (ID 641) together with a photocopy of the countersignatory’s Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s) bearing the countersignatory’s signature.
  
  Additional requirements for children aged under 11 who do not hold Hong Kong permanent identity cards
  (e) An additional photograph (two identical photographs should be submitted in total).
  (f) An application form (ROP 3) for a Hong Kong permanent identity card, duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the child.
  (g) Documents in support of the child’s right of abode in the HKSAR (not required if applicant was born in Hong Kong).
  
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• Collection in Hong Kong
  After receipt of the Collection Notice issued by the Immigration Department notifying the period and office for collecting the passport, unless receiving further notice from the Immigration Department, the applicant can collect the new passport at the selected office direct according to the prescribed details on the Collection Notice.
• Collection at Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions
  The consenting parent / legal guardian of the child should collect the passport according to the instructions of the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions.
• Collection at the Mainland Offices
  The applicant should collect the passport according to the instructions of the Mainland Offices.
  
  More on collection methods

The processing time will take 5 working days. It will take 10 working days for applications from children aged under 11 not holding a Hong Kong permanent identity card. 
Note for applicants who choose to collect passport via the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices: The time for dispatching the prepared passport is excluded from the processing time listed above. The mail service for passport delivery is provided by the Hong Kong Post, and the actual mail delivery time will be subject to factors including the duration of aviation security check, air freight capacity, and progress of customs clearance at the destination. Extra time may be necessary for destinations that are more remote. Please visit the Hong Kong Post website (https://www.hongkongpost.hk/) for the updated information on the provision of airmail services. Given it will take time to complete the passport application until the new passport reaches the selected CDCM or Mainland Office, applicants with travel plans are reminded to allow sufficient time for the application for and collection of their new passports. 

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• Application form (ID 843)
• Fee Payment Form for HKSAR Passport (ID 853) (For applications submitted to the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices) 
• Fee Payment Form for HKSAR Passport to be collected outside HK (ID 853A) (For applicants who submit the application by post directly to the Immigration Department and choose to collect the passport at the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices) [Not applicable to application submitted via Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions]
• Photograph
  Three recent colour photographs with white background that conforms to the specifications.
  
  
• Supporting documents
  Persons aged 16 or above
  (a) Hong Kong permanent identity card / Acknowledgement of application for a Hong Kong permanent identity card (ROP140/140A) (applicable to application submitted directly to the Immigration Department) (For applicants who do not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card or who hold an invalid Hong Kong permanent identity card, those aged 18 years or above should complete and sign the application form (ROP 143); and those under the age of 18 years should submit Form ROP 144, duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian).
  (b) For first-time application for a passport, his/her previous HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, if any.
  (c) For application for a replacement passport, his/her previous passport.
  
  Additional requirements for applicants aged 16 or 17
  (d) Consenting parent or legal guardian’s Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s).
  (e) Birth certificate (not required if the applicant was born in Hong Kong) to prove his/her relationship with the consenting parent, or a court order, if applicable, to prove that the consenting legal guardian concerned has custodial rights in respect of him/her.
  (f) If the applicant is married, only his/her marriage certificate (not required if the applicant got married in Hong Kong) is required. Parental or legal guardian’s consent and items (d) and (e) are not required.
  
  More on supporting documents

• Collection in Hong Kong
  After receipt of the Collection Notice issued by the Immigration Department notifying the period and office for collecting the passport, unless receiving further notice from the Immigration Department, the applicant can collect the new passport at the selected office direct according to the prescribed details on the Collection Notice.
• Collection at Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Mainland Offices
  The applicant should collect the passport according to the instructions of the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions (CDCMs) or the Mainland Offices.
  
  Note: If the applicant submits the application through CDCMs or the Mainland Offices, the passport will be delivered to the selected CDCM or the Mainland Office for issue.
  
  More on collection methods

• For application submitted directly to the Immigration Department
  The processing time will take 5 working days.
• For application submitted via Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions
  If the applicant has a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card, the processing time will take about 4 to 6 weeks. It will take about 6 to 8 weeks for processing a HKSAR passport application if the applicant does not have a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card. The time for forwarding the application is excluded.
• For application submitted via the Mainland Offices
  The processing time will take about 4 to 6 weeks. The time for forwarding the application is excluded.

Note for applicants who choose to collect passport via the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices: The time for dispatching the prepared passport is excluded from the processing time listed above. The mail service for passport delivery is provided by the Hong Kong Post, and the actual mail delivery time will be subject to factors including the duration of aviation security check, air freight capacity, and progress of customs clearance at the destination. Extra time may be necessary for destinations that are more remote. Please visit the Hong Kong Post website (https://www.hongkongpost.hk/) for the updated information on the provision of airmail services. Given it will take time to complete the passport application until the new passport reaches the selected CDCM or Mainland Office, applicants with travel plans are reminded to allow sufficient time for the application for and collection of their new passports.

More on processing time

• Application form (ID 844)
• Fee Payment Form for HKSAR Passport (ID 853) (For applications submitted to the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices)
• Fee Payment Form for HKSAR Passport to be collected outside HK (ID 853A) (For applicants who submit the application by post directly to the Immigration Department and choose to collect the passport at the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices) [Not applicable to application submitted via Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions]
• Photograph
  Three recent colour photographs with white background that conforms to the specifications.
  
  
• Supporting documents
  Children aged under 16
  (a) The child’s Hong Kong permanent identity card / Acknowledgement of application for a Hong Kong permanent identity card (ROP140/140A) (applicable to application submitted directly to the Immigration Department) (An applicant who does not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card or who holds an invalid Hong Kong permanent identity card should submit Form ROP 144, duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian).
  (b) Consenting parent or legal guardian’s Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s).
  (c) The child’s birth certificate (not required if the child was born in Hong Kong) to prove the relationship between the parent and the child, or a court order, if applicable, to prove that the consenting legal guardian concerned has custodial rights in respect of the child.
  (d) For first-time application for a passport, the child’s previous HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, if any.
  (e) For application for a replacement passport, the child’s previous passport.
  
  Additional requirements for children aged under 11
  (f) School document (e.g. a Student’s Handbook bearing the child’s name, date of birth and photograph that should be certified by a chop of the school) or other proof of identity is required. If such school document or proof of identity is not available, a completed Form for Countersignature (ID 641) together with a photocopy of the countersignatory’s Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s) bearing the countersignatory’s signature.
  
  Additional requirements for children aged under 11 who do not hold Hong Kong permanent identity cards
  (g) An additional photograph (four identical photographs should be submitted in total).
  (h) An application form (ROP 144) for a Hong Kong permanent identity card, duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the child.
  (i) Documents in support of the child’s right of abode in the HKSAR.
  
  More on supporting documents

• Collection in Hong Kong
  After receipt of the Collection Notice issued by the Immigration Department notifying the period and office for collecting the passport, unless receiving further notice from the Immigration Department, the applicant can collect the new passport at the selected office direct according to the prescribed details on the Collection Notice.
• Collection at Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions
  The consenting parent / legal guardian of the child should collect the passport according to the instructions of the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions (CDCMs).
  
  Note: If the consenting parent / legal guardian of the child submits the application through a CDCM, the passport will be delivered to the selected CDCM for issue.
• Collection at the Mainland Offices
  The consenting parent / legal guardian of the child should collect the passport according to the instructions of the Mainland Offices.
  
  More on collection methods

• For application submitted directly to the Immigration Department
  The processing time will take 5 working days. It will take 10 working days for applications from children aged under 11 not holding a Hong Kong permanent identity card.
• For application submitted via Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions
  If the applicant has a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card, the processing time will take about 4 to 6 weeks. It will take about 6 to 8 weeks for processing a HKSAR passport application if the applicant does not have a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card. The time for forwarding the application is excluded.
• For application submitted via the Mainland Offices
  The processing time will take about 4 to 6 weeks. The time for forwarding the application is excluded.

Note for applicants who choose to collect passport via the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions or the Immigration Divisions of the Mainland Offices: The time for dispatching the prepared passport is excluded from the processing time listed above. The mail service for passport delivery is provided by the Hong Kong Post, and the actual mail delivery time will be subject to factors including the duration of aviation security check, air freight capacity, and progress of customs clearance at the destination. Extra time may be necessary for destinations that are more remote. Please visit the Hong Kong Post website (https://www.hongkongpost.hk/) for the updated information on the provision of airmail services. Given it will take time to complete the passport application until the new passport reaches the selected CDCM or Mainland Office, applicants with travel plans are reminded to allow sufficient time for the application for and collection of their new passports.

More on processing time