| Symbol |
Descriptions |
| *** |
the holder is of the age of 18 or over and is eligible for a Hong Kong Re-entry Permit. |
| * |
the holder is between the age of 11 and 17 and is eligible for a Hong Kong Re-entry Permit. |
| A |
the holder has the right of abode in the HKSAR |
| C |
the holder's stay in the HKSAR is limited by the Director of Immigration at the time of his registration of the card. |
| R |
the holder has a right to land in the HKSAR. |
| U |
the holder's stay in the HKSAR is not limited by the Director of Immigration at the time of his registration of the card. |
| Z |
the holder's place of birth reported is Hong Kong. |
| X |
the holder's place of birth reported is the Mainland. |
| W |
the holder's place of birth reported is the region of Macau. |
| O |
the holder's place of birth reported is in other countries. |
| B |
the holder's reported date of birth or place of birth has been changed since his/ her first registration. |
| N |
the holder's reported name has been changed since his/ her first registration. |
| Note: |
The check digit in brackets is not part of the identity card number. It is only for facilitating computer data processing. |
