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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 (Upon receipt of all necessary documents) (This standard does not apply to applications involving doubtful claim to Chinese Nationality, uncertain claim to custodial rights over applicant under 18, loss or damaged travel documents.)
HKSAR Passport	30	Application for the first or replacement of passport : 10 working days Application for HKSAR passport for children under 11 not holding a Hong Kong permanent identity card : 19 working days
HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes	30	10 working days
HKSAR Re-entry Permit	30	Issue on the same day
Seaman's Identity Book	30	Issue on the same day

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.