The application form may be completed in either Chinese or English, but must be in black or blue ink.

If you are aged 18 or over, you should complete form ID874.

If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian should complete form ID875 on your behalf.

Which parts you should complete

You should complete all parts of the application form wherever applicable. Item(s) which is(are) not applicable should be crossed out and signed by the person making the declaration.

Before completing the application form, you are advised to note the statement of purpose for data collection.

Notes about some parts of the form

Part 7 - Criminal records

You must give details of all convictions by a court of law in or out of Hong Kong of any crime or offence you committed.

Part 10 - Near relatives

They should generally be your parent, spouse, child or sibling. If your application is supported by a near relative, he/she must be:

1. a Chinese national who has the right of abode in Hong Kong; and
2. aged 18 or over.

Part 11 - Other reasons

If you are not the near relative of a Chinese national who has the right of abode in Hong Kong or if you do not have the right of abode in Hong Kong, you have to complete this part. Documentary proof will need to be produced at a later stage to support your reasons.

Part 12 - Declaration

After you have completed this form, please remember to sign and date the declaration. An application will not be valid unless it has been signed and dated. If you are unable to sign, please impress your left thumbprint.

Documents in support of the application

You should submit your application together with the following documents and photocopies:

• your Hong Kong identity card
  
• your passport(s) or travel document(s) showing your travel records and length of residence in Hong Kong, or any of the following documents:-
  
1. letters from your employers certifying your periods of employment with them
2. letters from schools or other educational establishments showing the periods you attended
3. tax returns or a letter from the Inland Revenue Department showing that you have paid taxes in the past years
4. any other document showing your residence in Hong Kong

(If you cannot produce any of the above documents, please explain why)

• proof of your relationship with the near relative who supports your application (if applicable), including proof of his Chinese nationality and right of abode in Hong Kong, such as a valid travel document and a Hong Kong permanent identity card
  
• proofs regarding 'other reasons' (if you complete Part 11)
  
• proof of your relationship with the parent/legal guardian who submits the application if you are under the age of 18, e.g.:

1. your birth certificate
2. your parents' marriage certificate (if the application is submitted by your father)
3. court order granting guardianship (if your application is submitted by your legal guardian)

Where to submit your application

You may submit the application form with the fee and supporting documents in person or by post to :

Nationality Sub-section
Immigration Department
4th Floor
Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong

(Original documents should not be sent by post. Only photocopies of supporting documents should be sent with the application by post. Original documents will be inspected at the time of interview.)

The application should normally be made while you are in Hong Kong.

Fee

The application fee is HK$3,140. An initial fee of HK$1,570 will be collected at the time of application and the balance of the application fee will be collected upon issue of the certificate of naturalization. However, the collection of fee does not constitute any guarantee or assurance that your application will be approved. If payment is made by cheque, it should be crossed and made payable to 'The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region'. You should ensure that the date, payee and the amount are entered correctly on the cheque and that it is signed. The initial fee of HK$1,570 is non-refundable in any circumstances.