GovHK: Identity Cards and Right of Abode

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Online Appointment Booking for Identity Cards Application

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/hkid.html

You can make an appointment online for submitting application for registration / replacement of Hong Kong identity card and also pre-filling the application form.

General Information on Hong Kong Identity Cards

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/hkid/general_info.html

Read general information about Hong Kong identity cards, including types, eligibility or exemption for application and the obligations of cardholders.

Registration of Persons Offices

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/contactus/person-registration.html

Find the addresses, working hours and locations of Registration of Persons Offices here.

Application for Certificate of Exemption

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/applyec.htm

Learn how to apply for Certificate of Exemption.

Application for Certificate of Registered Particulars

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/applycrp.htm

Learn how to apply for Certificate of Registered Particulars.

Application for Amendment of Registered Particulars of Hong Kong Identity Card

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/applyamendrp.htm

Learn how to apply for Amendment of Registered Particulars of Hong Kong Identity Card.

Registration / Replacement of a Hong Kong Identity Card

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/hkid.html

Learn how you can apply for or replace a juvenile or adult identity card, or apply to amend the information on your identity card.

Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/faq/faq_hkic.html

Read the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Hong Kong identity cards.

Notification of Death and Return of Identity Card of Deceased Persons

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/rop35a.htm

Reporting death of an identity card holder and returning the identity card of the deceased for cancellation.

Fees Payable

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/fee-tables/index.html#11

Look for the fees applicable to individual application related to Hong Kong identity cards.

Request for a Certified Copy of Document

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/sf-rop-164.htm

Learn how to make a request for a certified copy of document

What to do if You Lose Your Identity Card and HKSAR Travel Documents

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/others/loseid.htm

In this article you can learn about how to report loss and apply for replacement of Hong Kong identity card and HKSAR travel document.

General Information on the Right of Abode in Hong Kong

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/roa/geninfor.html

Check out this general guide that explains who may enjoy the right of abode in Hong Kong.

Verification of Right of Abode in Hong Kong

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/roa/eligible.html

Find out how one can apply to verify if he/she enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong, including what documents one needs to submit.

Online Services for Verification of Eligibility for Permanent Identity Card

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/verifypic.htm

You can make online submissions on application for verification of eligibility for permanent identity card, submit supplementary documents for your application, or change/make enquires on a scheduled appointment for document verification. Find out more about the online services here.

Frequently Asked Questions about Right of Abode

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/faq/faqroa.html

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about right of abode in Hong Kong.

Fees for Right of Abode-related Applications

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/fee-tables/index.html

Application for the verification of eligibility and the first issue of permanent identity card is free. Check out the fee for making an endorsement to a travel document ( applicable for applicants aged under 11 holding valid travel documents only ) here.

Submission of Right of Abode-related Applications

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/contactus/hq.html#9

Find the office address and working hours of ROA Section of Immigration Department.

Application for Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/right-of-abode-in-hksar/apply.html#coe

Person of Chinese nationality who was born outside Hong Kong may apply for a Certificate of Entitlement if his parent, who at the time of his birth, was a Chinese citizen and a permanent resident in Hong Kong. Find out more about the eligibility, application process, relevant information, etc. here.

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