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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
*You need to verify first if you are eligible for a permanent identity card. Fill in the appropriate application form with complete information.<br />
*Along with the application form, submit the required documents.<br />
*If verified eligible, then you can now proceed to register an identity card.<br />
*Once you are 11 years of age, you need to register for an identity card. You can download the application form below.<br />
*Fill in the application form with complete information.<br />
*Make an appointment online thru [https://webapp.immd.gov.hk/eservices-rop-appointment_1_1_41/common/baseFrame.jsp?mpage=..%2Findex.do%3FtokenId=579-7072e0d7778c47e893a71b2d9368740a%26serviceId=579%26userLang=en%26userCountry=us Online Appointment Booking] or you can call the 24-hour telephone appointment booking hotline 2598 0888.<br />
*In registering you need t be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian.<br />
*The Identity card can be collected in person or by an authorized representative<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
'''For verification of eligibility'''<br />
*Hong Kong identity card (if any) and travel document showing your current condition of stay in Hong Kong<br />
*Proof of permanent residence status.<br />
**Chinese citizen born in Hong Kong<br />
***Your Hong Kong birth certificate<br />
**Chinese citizen resident in Hong Kong for not less than 7 years<br />
***Proof of 7 years continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong<br />
***Travel document showing entry to Hong Kong and your current condition of stay in the HKSAR<br />
**Chinese citizen born outside Hong Kong to a parent listed in the first two conditions<br />
***Birth certificate (showing your name and those of your parents)<br />
***Hong Kong permanent identity card of either parent<br />
***Evidence showing the time when either parent acquired permanent resident status in Hong Kong, such as a travel document<br />
**Non-Chinese citizen resident in Hong Kong for not less than 7 years<br />
***Proof of 7 years continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong<br />
***Travel document showing entry to Hong Kong and your current condition of stay in the HKSAR<br />
**Person under 21 years of age born in Hong Kong of non-Chinese citizens<br />
***Hong Kong birth certificate<br />
***Hong Kong permanent identity card of either parent<br />
**Person with the right of abode in Hong Kong only before the establishment of the HKSAR<br />
***British passport showing the national status as a British Overseas citizen<br />
***Documentary proof of having the right of abode in Hong Kong<br />
**Person who was a permanent residents of Hong Kong before 1 July 1997<br />
***Identity documents<br />
***Proof of 7 years continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong<br />
***Proof of permanent resident status by descent<br />
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'''For registration of identity card'''<br />
*If born in Hong Kong, bring the following (must be original)<br />
**Birth certificate<br />
**Proof of identity <br />
**Identity card issued previously (if any)<br />
*If born outside Hong Kong, bring the following (must be original)<br />
**Birth certificate<br />
**One-way Permit (applicable to new arrival from the Mainland holding One-way Permit only)<br />
**Valid travel document, passport, entry permit or affidavit showing your residential status in Hong Kong<br />
**Identity card issued previously (if any)<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Registration of Persons Hong Kong Office'''<br />
;8/F, Immigration Tower<br />
;7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai<br />
;(MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A5)<br />
;2824 6111<br />
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'''Registration of Persons Kowloon Office'''<br />
;3/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices<br />
;303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Sham Shui Po<br />
;(MTR Sham Shui Po Station Exit C1)<br />
;2150 7933<br />
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'''Registration of Persons Kwun Tong Office'''<br />
;Shop 25-35 & 43-45<br />
;G/F, Wharf T&T Square<br />
;123 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong<br />
;(MTR Ngau Tau Kok Station Exit B6)<br />
;2755 9545<br />
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'''Immigration and Registration of Persons Fo Tan Office'''<br />
;Shops 405 & 406<br />
;4/F, Jubilee Square<br />
;2-18 Lok King Street, Fo Tan<br />
;(MTR Fo Tan Station Exit C)<br />
;2653 3116<br />
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'''Immigration and Registration of Persons Yuen Long Office'''<br />
;Shop B, G/F, Manhattan Plaza<br />
;23 Sai Ching Street, Yuen Long (Tai Tong Road Light Rail Station)<br />
;2475 4114<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*Hong Kong citizen<br />
*11 years of age and above<br />
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==Fees==<br />
Application for verification of eligibility and the first issue of permanent identity card are free of charge.<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
'''Verification of Eligibility form'''<br />
;[http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/rop169.pdf Form ROP169: Application for Verification of Eligibility for Permanent Identity Card - Applicable for persons 18 years of age or above who are holders of One-way Permit]<br />
;[http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/rop170.pdf Form ROP170: Application for Verification of Eligibility for Permanent Identity Card - Applicable for children below 18 years of age who are holders of One-way Permit]<br />
;[http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/rop145.pdf Form ROP145: Application for Verification of Eligibility for Permanent Identity Card (For other applicants)]<br />
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'''ID card Application form '''<br />
;[http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ROP2.pdf Form ROP 2: Application by a person from the age of 11 to 17]<br />
;[http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ROP3.pdf Form ROP 3: Application by a person under the age of 11]<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure. <br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
The processing of identity card is usually 10 working days.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. <br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, <br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M". <br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.<br />
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.<br />
e.g.<br />
1. Date of Birth.<br />
2. City or County of Birth.<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
This page contains information on how to apply for an identity card in Hong Kong.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
Enter other informations which might help<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/hkic/geninfor.htm<br />
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==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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