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Date Press Releases of 2023
1 Dec 2023 Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Operation against illegal immigration
29 Nov 2023 Immigration Department repatriates Vietnamese illegal immigrants to Vietnam (with photos)
24 Nov 2023 11 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
17 Nov 2023 14 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
11 Nov 2023 Appointment ceremony of Immigration Department Youth Ambassador Programme (with photos)
10 Nov 2023 Eight persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
7 Nov 2023 Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Operation against illegal immigration
6 Nov 2023 Two illegal workers jailed
3 Nov 2023 17 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
2 Nov 2023 Immigration Department clarifies fake news on Supplementary Labour Scheme
1 Nov 2023 Immigration Department reminds public that special arrangement for applications for extension of stay due to pandemic will be discontinued next January 1
31 Oct 2023 Immigration Department repatriates Vietnamese illegal immigrants to Vietnam (with photos)
31 Oct 2023 Visa-free access to Georgia for HKSAR passport holders
30 Oct 2023 Opening of new Registration of Persons - Kwun Tong (Temporary) Office and service adjustment at Registration of Persons Offices
27 Oct 2023 18 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
24 Oct 2023 Illegal workers jailed
12 Oct 2023 Two illegal workers jailed
9 Oct 2023 Special arrangements for appointments at Registration of Persons Office in time of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8
3 Oct 2023 Illegal worker jailed
29 Sep 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false statement
28 Sep 2023 Immigration Department repatriates Vietnamese illegal immigrants to Vietnam (with photos)
26 Sep 2023 A removee died
25 Sep 2023 Two illegal workers jailed
22 Sep 2023 Cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Holiday festive period (with photos)
22 Sep 2023 34 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
20 Sep 2023 Immigration Department reminds public to remain vigilant against phone scams
15 Sep 2023 13 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
13 Sep 2023 Director of Immigration reviews Passing-out Parade (with photos)
25 Aug 2023 Immigration Department repatriates Vietnamese illegal immigrants to Vietnam (with photos)
25 Aug 2023 21 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
18 Aug 2023 16 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
11 Aug 2023 Hong Kong resident and Mainland visitor jailed for conspiracy to defraud and other offences
9 Aug 2023 Bogus marriage syndicate smashed by Immigration Department (with photo)
4 Aug 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false representation
4 Aug 2023 Eight persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
28 Jul 2023 16 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
27 Jul 2023 Extension of visa-free period for HKSAR passport holders to Malaysia
26 Jul 2023 Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps Summer Exchange Tour to Greater Bay Area (with photos)
26 Jul 2023 Illegal immigrant jailed for possessing false instruments and aiding others to illegally remain in Hong Kong
25 Jul 2023 Immigration Department smashes syndicate making false instruments (with photo)
21 Jul 2023 18 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
20 Jul 2023 Extension of e-Channel service to foreign domestic helpers, non-local students and imported workers
19 Jul 2023 Immigration Department reminds public of additional special service session for collection of travel documents on July 22
12 Jul 2023 Additional special service sessions for collection of travel documents on Jul 15 and 22
12 Jul 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false statement
7 Jul 2023 19 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
7 Jul 2023 Illegal worker jailed
30 Jun 2023 18 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
29 Jun 2023 Special arrangement for applications for extension of stay due to pandemic to be discontinued on January 1 next year
28 Jun 2023 Immigration Department repatriates Vietnamese illegal immigrants to Vietnam (with photos)
21 Jun 2023 11 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
20 Jun 2023 Mastermind of syndicate arranging bogus marriages jailed for conspiracy to defraud
16 Jun 2023 15 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
16 Jun 2023 Immigration Department reminds public to remain vigilant against phone scams
12 Jun 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false representation
9 Jun 2023 22 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
7 Jun 2023 Illegal worker jailed
2 Jun 2023 12 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
2 Jun 2023 Four illegal workers jailed
2 Jun 2023 Hong Kong resident sentenced for misleading member of Immigration Service and remaining in restricted area without reasonable excuse
19 May 2023 16 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
11 May 2023 Four illegal workers jailed
5 May 2023 Three illegal workers jailed
5 May 2023 12 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
28 Apr 2023 Enhanced e-Channel service arrangements for Mainland visitors
28 Apr 2023 27 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
26 Apr 2023 Cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for Labour Day festive period
21 Apr 2023 Hong Kong resident jailed for illegal transfer of passport and contracting bogus marriage
21 Apr 2023 18 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
18 Apr 2023 Illegal worker jailed
15 Apr 2023 Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development Open Day to promote National Security Education Day (with photos)
12 Apr 2023 Mainland resident jailed for furnishing false particulars to registration officer, using identity card relating to another person and failing to return identity card for cancellation
10 Apr 2023 Further enhancements to appointment booking arrangements for identity cards application
3 Apr 2023 Immigration Department introduces 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline for residents outside Hong Kong to seek assistance
31 Mar 2023 19 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
30 Mar 2023 Immigration Department adjusts submission means for applications under four talent admission schemes
30 Mar 2023 Special Service Days to be launched at Registration of Persons - Hong Kong Office on April 5 and April 7, 2023
30 Mar 2023 Immigration Department introduces electronic services for registration of births and deaths
30 Mar 2023 Cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for Ching Ming and Easter festive period
28 Mar 2023 Immigration Department holds presentation ceremony for "Professional Certificate in Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services for Immigration Service Members" (with photos)
28 Mar 2023 Hong Kong resident jailed for making false representation
27 Mar 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false representation
23 Mar 2023 Mainland pregnant woman jailed for making false representation
17 Mar 2023 56 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
14 Mar 2023 Foreign domestic helper jailed for breaching condition of stay
13 Mar 2023 Two illegal workers jailed
13 Mar 2023 Hong Kong resident jailed for conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to obtain services by deception
10 Mar 2023 17 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
10 Mar 2023 Illegal worker jailed
6 Mar 2023 Illegal worker jailed
6 Mar 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false representation
3 Mar 2023 10 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
26 Feb 2023 Immigration Department responds to media enquiries on adjustment of application procedures of visa/entry permits
26 Feb 2023 Immigration Department adjusts application procedures of visa/entry permits
24 Feb 2023 10 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
24 Feb 2023 Illegal worker jailed
22 Feb 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false representation
21 Feb 2023 Arrangement for identity card replacement after the cessation of operation of the Smart Identity Card Replacement Centres
21 Feb 2023 Illegal worker jailed
10 Feb 2023 Nine persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
6 Feb 2023 Illegal worker jailed
6 Feb 2023 Immigration Department holds Territory-wide Identity Card Replacement Exercise roving exhibition
3 Feb 2023 Fourteen persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
1 Feb 2023 Immigration Department appeals to residents to make appointments before applying for identity cards
27 Jan 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false representation
26 Jan 2023 Application date for identity card replacement at Smart Identity Card Replacement Centres extends to March 3, 2023
20 Jan 2023 Eight persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photos)
20 Jan 2023 Mainland visitor jailed for making false representation
18 Jan 2023 Illegal worker jailed
17 Jan 2023 Immigration Department Review 2022 (with photos)
13 Jan 2023 Fifteen persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
13 Jan 2023 Immigration Department holds Territory-wide Identity Card Replacement Exercise roving exhibition
12 Jan 2023 Three illegal workers jailed
6 Jan 2023 Eleven persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)
5 Jan 2023 Four illegal workers jailed
4 Jan 2023 Five illegal workers jailed
4 Jan 2023 Hong Kong residents born in 1954 or before should apply for new smart identity cards on or before January 14, 2023
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