The table below sets out the standard processing time at counter 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	75	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.