Publications and Press Releases

28 April 2025

In accordance with the Registration of Persons (Invalidation of Identity Cards) Order 2024 (Invalidation Order) made by the Secretary for Security under section 7C of the Registration of Persons (ROP) Ordinance, all old forms of smart identity cards (old ID cards) (Note) bearing a year of birth in or after 1970 will become invalid on May 12 this year. Old ID cards bearing a year of birth in or before 1969 will become invalid on October 12 this year.

The Immigration Department (ImmD) appeals to residents still holding an old ID card to replace it with a new smart identity card (new ID card) as soon as possible. Samples of old and new ID cards are attached at Annex I and II respectively.

Persons still holding an old ID card should make an appointment at the ROP - Kwun Tong (Temporary) Office for replacement with a new ID card. They may scan the QR codes (see Annex III) to download the ImmD mobile application, visit the website (www.gov.hk/icbooking) or call the 24-hour telephone booking hotline 2598 0888 to make an appointment for an ID card replacement.

Persons aged 18 or above holding a valid old ID card issued locally could also use the Personal Documentation Submission Kiosks (PDSKs) located at the Immigration Headquarters in Tseung Kwan O to apply for a replacement card in a self-service manner, which does not require an appointment. Please refer to Annex IV for the address and working hours of the Kwun Tong (Temporary) Office and PDSKs.

The Invalidation Order covers all Hong Kong residents, whether they are permanent residents or non-permanent residents, who are permitted to take up employment, make investments, reside or study in Hong Kong. If the old ID cards have not been replaced, they will be invalidated on the specified dates in accordance with the Invalidation Order.

The invalidation of old ID cards will not affect the right of abode in Hong Kong of the holders of old ID cards unless he or she has lost permanent resident status under the Immigration Ordinance.

"For those who are unable to have their ID cards replaced during the specified call-up periods due to being absent from Hong Kong, they should replace their ID cards within 30 days of their return to Hong Kong. Failure to apply for a new ID card within the specified call-up periods without a reasonable excuse is an offence. Offenders may be prosecuted and be liable to a fine of $5,000 upon conviction," a spokesman for the ImmD said.

The aged, the blind or the infirm who satisfy a registration officer that their personal attendance for registration of Hong Kong ID cards will injure their health or the health of others may, instead of applying for a new replacement ID card, apply for a Certificate of Exemption.

For details of the relevant arrangements, please visit the ImmD website (www.immd.gov.hk). For enquiries, please contact the ImmD by the enquiry hotline (2824 6111), by fax (2877 7711) or by email (enquiry@immd.gov.hk).

Note: Old forms of smart identity cards refer to smart identity cards issued between June 23, 2003 and November 25, 2018, or issued on or after November 26, 2018 as a result of an application made before that date.

Sample of old form of Smart Identity Card

(Smart Identity Card with date of issue between June 23, 2003 and
November 25, 2018)

(All old form of smart identity cards described above will be invalidated in two phases in 2025
in accordance with the Registration of Persons (Invalidation of Identity Cards) Order 2024)

Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (PIC)
(i) For persons of the age of 18 or over (adult PIC)

(ii) For persons of the age of 11 to 17 (juvenile PIC)

(iii) For persons under the age of 11 (minor PIC)

Hong Kong Identity Card (IC)
(i) For persons of the age of 18 or over (adult IC)

(ii) For persons of the age of 11 to 17 (juvenile IC)

Overseas-issued Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (OPIC)
(i) For persons residing overseas and of the age of 11 or over (adult / juvenile OPIC)

(ii) For persons residing overseas who are under the age of 11 (minor OPIC)

Sample of New Smart Identity Card

(Smart Identity Card with date of issue starting from November 26, 2018)

Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (PIC)
(i) For persons of the age of 18 or over (adult PIC)

(ii) For persons of the age of 11 to 17 (juvenile PIC)

(iii) For persons under the age of 11 (minor PIC)

Hong Kong Identity Card (IC)
(i) For persons of the age of 18 or over (adult IC)

(ii) For persons of the age of 11 to 17 (juvenile IC)

Overseas-issued Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (OPIC)
(i) For persons residing overseas and of the age of 11 or over (adult / juvenile OPIC)

(ii) For persons residing overseas who are under the age of 11 (minor OPIC)

Immigration Department Mobile Application

Online Appointment Booking for Identity Cards Application (Registration of Persons Offices)

Address and Working Hours of the Registration of Persons – Kwun Tong (Temporary) Office
and Personal Documentation Submission Kiosks

* Not applicable for persons holding an invalid or overseas issued identity card.