The table below sets out the standard processing time and due day for issue that the Department aims to achieve.

Service Type	Standard Processing Time at counter (MIN)*	Due Day for Issue
Registration for Hong Kong Identity Card (100% of applicants can be provided service on day of attendance)	90	10 working days

Remarks:	Working days denote Monday to Friday excluding General Holidays.
	These standards may not be achievable during certain daily peak hours or peak periods or in complicated cases.
	* Applicants will be advised, if necessary, of the time to wait before their applications are processed.