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Application for Hong Kong Seaman's Identity Book

Where to submit an application

at all Immigration Branch Offices

How to submit an application

submit the application in person

List of documents to be produced for application of Hong Kong Seaman's Identity Book

	A.	For applicants aged 18 or over
			an application form for Hong Kong Seaman's Identity Book (ID94) duly completed and signed;
			2 identical recent photographs (please see photograph requirement);
			Hong Kong identity card; and
			Hong Kong Seaman's Employment Registration Book.
	B.	For applicants under 18
			documents listed in paragraph A above ;
			a parent or legal guardian should complete and sign section 6 to confirm his/her consent to the application; and
			the consenting parent or legal guardian's identity card or valid travel document; and
			the birth certificate of the applicant to prove the relationship between the consenting parent and the applicant; or a court order, if appropriate, to prove that the consenting legal guardian has custodial rights in respect of the applicant.
		[If applicant is married, his/her marriage certificate is required instead of the above mentioned parental consent.]
Notes :		i.	Photostat of the documents may be required.
		ii.	If applicant is requesting a replacement Seaman's Identity Book, his/her previous Seaman's Identity Book should be produced for cancellation upon collection of the new Seaman's Identity Book.
		iii.	If applicant's previous Seaman's Identity Book is lost, damaged or not available, the applicant should provide the circumstances of loss / damage or reasons for its unavailability in Form ID645.  A new Seaman's Identity Book will be issued only after extensive enquiries.

The photographs should be taken full face, without a hat. The background should be plain. The size must not be larger than 55 x 45 mm or smaller than 50 x 40 mm. The photographic paper used should be of the normal thin type, unglazed on the back and unmounted. Photographs from slot machine can be accepted only if the paper is not of plastic synthetic material and can be firmly affixed to the travel documents. Photographs from slot machine in Immigration Department offices are accepted.

Fees

Fee is payable at the time of issue.