How to Apply for Passport in Hong Kong

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Apply for Passport in Hong Kong By yourself

There are two kinds of applications, local application and an overseas application. Choose and fill out the appropriate application form for the specific category you’re applying for.

  • The forms for application can be downloaded here. (Download the appropriate application form.)
  • Use block letter pens and blue or black inked pencils to complete your application. For applicants who are younger than 16 years old age applicants the application form should be signed by a parent , or legal guardians.
  • Complete the application form and attach the photo you have specified
  • for local applicants, please follow the link for booking an appointment http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hksarpassport/booktraveldoc.htm

Through Post

Send your application by post to

The Travel Documents as well as the Nationality (Application) Section
Immigration Department
4th Floor Immigration Tower
7. Gloucester Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong

Drop-in

Other than replacement for a damaged or lost passports The application into the drop-in boxes to process the application for travel documents at any Immigration Office.

Online

Other than replacement for a damaged or lost passports, or changes to personal information in passports, you may apply online If you meet the requirements in the following:

  • qualified to apply for the HKSAR Passport
  • aged 11 or over
  • You can collect your passport in person at the designated Immigration Office

NOTE:Unmarried applicants aged 11 and 17 must be accompanied with a consenting parents or guardians to allow the collection of their passports in person and to sign his or her signature to the application form.

For those 18 years old and over

  • Apply online using the appropriate form.
  • Upload a recent photo that is in line with the standard, as well as a copy of your current ID card that is permanent.

For those who are 16 or 17 years old

  • Fill out the online application form.
  • Upload the following information:
    • Recent photo that is in line with the standards
    • duplicate of your current permanent identification card (PIC)
    • A copy of your consenting parent or Guardian’s Hong Kong identity card or an official travel document that is valid
    • Copy of the birth certificate
    • If you are married, a the letter of consent from your parents or guardianship is not required. All you need is an original copy of your wedding certificate will be required.

For 11-15 years old

  • Fill out the online application form.
  • Upload the following files:
    • Recent photograph that is up to date and meets the standards
    • Copy of your permanent identification card (PIC)
    • A copy of your consenting parent or Guardian’s Hong Kong identity card or an official travel document that is valid
    • Copy of the birth certificate

For collecting the passport you can book here https://webapp.immd.gov.hk/eservices-epass-appointment_1_1_44/common/baseFrame.jsp?mpage=..%2Fepasscollapt%2FepassCollAptIndex.do%3FtokenId=509-f89df1bff0894670a31cd04a9b19f9aa%26serviceId=509%26userLang=en%26userCountry=us

Required Documents For Passport

  • Form for application that is appropriate
  • Colored photo with a plain backdrop of white (40mm (width) 50mm (height))
  • Copy of your current Hong Kong permanent identity card (PIC) along with any other documents supporting your identity (if you have any)
  • Consenting parental or guardian’s Hong Kong identity card or valid travel documents (for those aged 17 and under applicants)
  • Birth certificate for the child (for those aged 17 and under applicants)

Office Locations and Contacts

The Offices at Immigration Headquarters

Immigration Tower,
7. Gloucester Road, Wan Chai
(MTR Wan Chai Station – Exit A5)

Immigration Immigration Hong Kong Island Travel Documents Issuing Office

2nd Floor Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central
(MTR Sheung Wan Station – Exit E4)
2852 3047, 2824 6111, 2877 7711
enquiry@immd.gov.hk

Migration Office East Kowloon Office

Level 2, Sceneway Plaza, Sceneway Garden, 1-17 Sceneway Road, Lam Tin
(MTR Lam Tin Station – Exit B)
2347 3492, 2824 6111, 2877 7711
enquiry@immd.gov.hk

Visa – West Kowloon Office

M/Floor, Yau Ma Tei Carpark Building, 250 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei
(MTR Yau Ma Tei Station – Exit C)
2359 4426, 2824 6111, 2877 7711
enquiry@immd.gov.hk

Immigration – Sha Tin Office

3rd Floor, Sha Tin Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Sha Tin
(MTR Sha Tin Station – Exit B)
2158 6419, 2824 6111, 2877 7711
enquiry@immd.gov.hk

Migration and Registration of Persons Fo Tan Office Fo Tan Office

Shops 405 and 406, 4/F Jubilee Square, 2-18 Lok King Street, Fo Tan
(MTR Fo Tan Station – Exit C)
2651 8644, 2824 6111, 2877 7711
enquiry@immd.gov.hk

Registration of Persons and Immigration Registration of Persons Yuen Long Office Yuen Long Office

  • Store B. G/F Manhattan Plaza, 23 Sai Ching Street, Yuen Long
  • (Tai Tong Road Light Rail Station)
  • 2475 4145, 2824 6111, 2877 7711

enquiry@immd.gov.hk

What are all the Eligibility

  • You must you be Chinese citizen
  • Permanent citizen of HKSAR
  • Holder of an active Hong Kong permanent identity card

Fees

For those who are 16 years old or older (valid until 10 years old)

  • 32 pages of HK$370 (or 48 dollars in US dollars)
  • 48 pages worth of HK$460 (or US$59)

For children under 16 (valid for five years)

  • 32 pages of HK$185 (or 24 US dollars)
  • 48 pages of HK$230 (or US$29.5)

Charges for applicants outside Hong Kong

Delivery via Air mail double-registered

  • HK$43 (or US$6)

Delivery via express despatch service

  • Asia-Pacific HK$125 (or US$16.50)
  • North America and Europe HK$180 (or US$23.50)
  • The rest of the world pays HK$250 (or US$32.50)

Bank handling fee (If the bank draft has not been drawn at a bank that is within the HKSAR or is not drawn within the HKSAR currency)

HK$100 (or US$13)

Documents to Utilize

Local application form (Form ID 841) for persons aged 16 or above – http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/id841n.pdf

Local application form (Form ID 842) for children aged under 16 – http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ID842n.pdf

Overseas application form (Form ID 843) for persons aged 16 or above – http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ID843n.pdf

Overseas application form (Form ID 844) for children aged under 16 – http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ID844n.pdf

Examples of Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time for normal applications will take 10 days once all of the documents in complete form are received. For online applications, it will take an additional 2 to 3-day working time.

Documentation is needed

This page provides details on how to make an application for passport Hong Kong.

External Links

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/traveldoc/hksarpassport/

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