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ID CARD APPLICATION AND RENEWAL, All citizens, permanent residents, and long-term residents of Hong Kong are required to obtain an ID card to prove their identity. If you don’t know how to get one, in this article, we will show you a complete guide on how to get an HK ID card and the renewal process of an HK ID card. Contents hide1 What Is an HK ID Card?2 Who Is Required to Apply for HK ID Cards?3 What Documents Do I Need for HK ID Card Application?4 How to Get Your First HK ID Card4.1 Pre-fill the application form4.2 Book an appointment online4.3 Visit Registration Office4.4 Collect the new HK ID card5 How to Replace Your Old ID Card6 How to Renew an HK ID Card?7 HK ID Card Application & Renewal Fee8 FAQ9 In ConclusionWhat Is an HK ID Card?The HK ID Card, known as the Hong Kong Smart ID Card or HKID, has an integrated circuit or ‘chip’ that stores and processes data. It can be used to check identification and access various social services, such as updating your condition of stay or limit of stay. Who Is Required to Apply for HK ID Cards?All Hong Kong residents aged 11 or over can apply for a Hong Kong smart identity card. Here you can check if you belong to one of the following categories: All Hong Kong citizensPermanent residents (all ages)Long-term residents with permission to stay for 180 days or more.What Documents Do I Need for HK ID Card Application?Before you start applying for a Hong Kong identity card, you must prepare the required documents in advance. However, the list of required documents you need to prepare will depend on your age, and whether you are a new arrival. If you are over the age of 18 and are new to Hong Kong, you must prepare these documents:One-Way Entry Permit (if you have arrived from Mainland China)Valid travel document, entry permit, or affidavit.If you are between the ages of 11 and 17, you must provide these documents:Valid travel document, passport or Hong Kong identity card of the accompanying parent or legal guardian (proof of legal guardianship).If the applicant was born outside Hong Kong, they should prepare these original documents:birth certificate;One-way permit (New arrivals from the Mainland holding a one-way permit);A valid travel document (passport, entry permit or affidavit showing residence status in Hong Kong)If the applicant was born in Hong Kong, they should provide these original documents:birth certificate;Proof of identity: a valid travel document, passport, or the latest school document (student handbook or school record card).For the replacement of a damaged or defaced card, the applicant should produce his/her damaged or defaced identity card.You are required to offer different required documents depending on your age and the birth of places. Make sure you have all the necessary requirements to avoid the application rejection of incorrect documents. How to Get Your First HK ID CardAfter you have prepared the necessary documents, you can contact us via our number below or visit our Pre-fill the application formVisit the HK government website to pre-fill in the application form. Alternatively, you can use the self-service facilities at the office on application day to complete the e-application form. You can also use a mobile phone or fill out and submit the application form through the Immigration Department’s mobile application. Make sure that all the information you entered is correct. Book an appointment onlineYou need to visit the appointment website and fill in the appointment information. You need to make the confirmation to check if all the booking information is correct. Once you have submitted it, you will obtain the acknowledgment of your application. In addition, you can make an appointment through mobile Application appointment booking or the 24-hour telephone appointment booking hotline (669) 842-1306 Visit Registration OfficeOn the appointment date, applicants and their parents or legal guardians should arrive at the Registration Office 15 minutes in advance. You need to show an appointment letter or inform the receptionist of your ID number and time slot. You will proceed to the designated registration booth and submit all supporting documents to the registration officer. The registration officer will examine your eligibility for an identity card, scan your thumbprints, and take a photo of you.Hong Kong ID Card Application Renewal and Replacement Then you can proceed to the designated booth where the assessment officer will confirm your eligibility for an identity card and scan your left and right thumbprints again. Once completed, you can receive an acknowledgment of the application. Collect the new HK ID cardYou can collect your ID in person, or you can allow another person to collect it on your behalf. However, you must notify the registration officer at the time of registration and complete an authorization form (ID678) if you cannot collect it yourself. The authorized representative must provide valid proof of identity, acknowledgment of application, and the completed authorization form. How to Replace Your Old ID CardAccording to the Territorial Identity Card Replacement Exercise, citizens born in or after 1970 and before 1969 must renew the old smart ID card by May 12, 2025. You are required to apply for a new ID card in HK within 30 days of the expired date. Otherwise, they will face a maximum fine of HK$25,000 and two years’ imprisonment. If you need to replace an old ID card, you can book online or via a 24-hour phone system. Then you can visit the nearest office at the opening time to replace your old ID card.Hong Kong ID Card Application Renewal and Replacement How to Renew an HK ID Card?If you have an old HK ID, you must renew it when it expires. However, if it is a new HK ID card, you do not need to renew it because it is valid for the whole life. When you need to renew the HK ID card, you must prepare some required documents (expired smart ID card), make an HK ID card renewal schedule