1. To renew a Massage Establishment Licence, you will need to file an application with the Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing Department.
2. Application for licence renewal must be made not more than 3 months and not less than two months before a licence is due to expire or within such other period prior to the forthcoming expiration as the licensing authority may permit in writing.
3. A link to the application form is provided under 'Documents to Use' section which you can use to download the application form.
   A licensee should complete two copies of application form and supplementary information form (photocopies are acceptable) and all to be signed by himself. Application may either be submitted to the Police Licensing Office in person or by mail to 12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
4. Submit the completed form together with all other required documents.
5. Pay the license fee.

• completed application
• 2 recent passport size photographs of yourself
• Applications for renewal which involve structural alterations to the premises you are also required under the Buildings Ordinance (Chapter 123) to submit plans through an 'authorized person' to the Building Authority for approval.

Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing

12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters,
1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
(MTR Admiralty Station Exit D / Wan Chai Station Exit C)

Tel. No.:
Temporary Liquor Licence / Musical Instrument Permit: 2860 6052
Pawnbrokers Licence / Massage Establishment Licence : 2860 6524

Faxline: 2200 4325

Email:general-licensing@police.gov.hk

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Licence Fee: $9,750 HKD

A licence may be renewed for a period of 12 months or 24 months depending on whether there have been any breaches of licence conditions during the preceding period under review.

Application for Renewal of a Massage Establishments Licence

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The Commissioner of Police (“the Commissioner”) is the appointed Licensing Authority.

The Commissioner shall not grant a licence unless he is satisfied that: -

• (a) the applicant is a fit and proper person to operate a massage establishment;
• (b) the applicant will adequately and personally supervise the massage establishment;
• (c) the premises and the situation thereof are suitable for operation of a massage establishment; and
• (d) the massage establishment will not be operated in a manner contrary to the public interest.

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A "massage establishment" refers to any place used or intended to be used or represented as being used for the reception or treatment of persons requiring massage or other similar service or treatment.

You need a licence before you can operate a massage establishment.

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