According to the Registration of Persons Ordinance, persons aged 11 or over and has been permitted to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180 days must register for a Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID card) within 30 days of arrival. You are advised to make an appointment 96 working days in advance through the Online Appointment Booking System before visiting Registration of Persons Offices for services.
Please bring along the documents to support your application. There is no charge for HKID card issued to new arrivals.
Once you get the HKID card, you are entitled to use the government medical services at local rates. You are required to carry your HKID card at all times.
Registration / Replacement of Hong Kong Identity Card:
Please bring along the documents to support your application. There is no charge for HKID card issued to new arrivals.
Once you get the HKID card, you are entitled to use the government medical services at local rates. You are required to carry your HKID card at all times.
Registration / Replacement of Hong Kong Identity Card:
