Filling in the form

You can apply to renounce your Chinese nationality by completing Form ID877.

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

All parts of the form should be completed. Item(s) which is(are) not applicable should be crossed out and signed by the person making the declaration.

Sign and date the declaration of your application. The application will be invalid if the declaration part is not completed.

If you are unable to sign, please impress your left thumbprint.

The declaration at Part 5 has to be made by your parent or legal guardian if you are aged under 18.

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

Documents in support of the application

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

1. proof of your identity and Chinese nationality
   
   Hong Kong identity card
   all passports and travel documents
   birth or naturalization certificate
   
2. proof of a foreign nationality you are about to acquire
   
   a letter from the competent authorities of the country concerned confirming that nationality of that country will be granted to you after you have renounced Chinese nationality
   
3. proof to support that you have other legitimate reasons to renounce your Chinese nationality
   
4. proof of your relationship with your parent/legal guardian who submits the application if you are under the age of 18, e.g.:

your birth certificate

your parents' marriage certificate (if the application is made by your father)

a court order granting guardianship (if the application is made 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. (If you are outside Hong Kong, you may submit your application through a Chinese diplomatic and consular mission or direct to the HKSAR Immigration Department. In the latter case, you will have to arrange for the original supporting documents to be produced by your sponsor in Hong Kong.)

Fee

The application fee is HK$575 and is payable upon submission of the application. However, the collection of fee does not constitute any guarantee or assurance that your application for renunciation of Chinese nationality 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 fee paid is non-refundable in any circumstances.