The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Public Services

How to collect the Hong Kong Seaman's Identity Book

1.	If applicant submits the application to the Chinese diplomatic and consular missions by post, he/she is required to collect his/her Seaman's Identity Book in person at the Chinese diplomatic and consular missions where he/she submits the application and produce the originals of the supporting documents enclosed with his/her application for verification.
2.	If applicant submits the application direct to the Travel Documents and Nationality (Application) Section of HKSAR Immigration Department by post, he/she is required to collect his/her Seaman's Identity Book in person at the Travel Documents and Nationality (Application) Section of HKSAR Immigration Department with the originals of the supporting documents enclosed with his/her application for verification.
3.	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.
4.	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.