A person is eligible to apply for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Passport if he/she is:
Before submitting an application for a HKSAR Passport, the person concerned should read the definitions below to ascertain if he/she is a person of Chinese nationality and a permanent resident of the HKSAR.
In addition, if the person concerned is a permanent resident of the HKSAR but does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card, he/she must apply for an identity card before applying for a HKSAR Passport. The parent/legal guardian of a child aged below 11 should submit the child’s Hong Kong permanent identity card application upon the child’s first application for HKSAR passport.
Application for Hong Kong identity card
Chinese National
A person is regarded as of Chinese nationality if he/she is a Hong Kong resident:
(a) of Chinese descent who was born in Hong Kong or other parts of China; or
(b) who fulfils the criteria of Chinese nationality in the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China.
If the person concerned has declared a change of nationality and is no longer a Chinese national, he/she is not eligible for a HKSAR Passport.
Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China
More about Chinese nationality
A person who is within one of the following categories is a permanent resident of the HKSAR:
(a) A Chinese citizen born in Hong Kong before or after the establishment of the HKSAR;
(b) A Chinese citizen who has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than seven years before or after the establishment of the HKSAR;
(c) A person of Chinese nationality born outside Hong Kong before or after the establishment of the HKSAR to a parent who, at the time of birth of that person, was a Chinese citizen falling within category (a) or (b) above.
More about HKSAR permanent residents who enjoy right of abode in HKSAR
The Immigration Department pledges to complete the processing of applications in 5 working days after receiving all necessary documents, application fees and photographs, and in 10 working days for applications from children aged under 11 not holding a Hong Kong permanent identity card (working days denote Monday to Friday excluding General Holidays). In general, applicants can obtain the new passport on the next working day after the completion of the processing by the Immigration Department. For applications not submitted in person (e.g. via drop-in box), an extra two to three working days may be required. The processing time may be longer for passport application due to loss, damage or amendment of personal particulars. Whether this pledge can be met will also depend on the circumstances of individual applications and the number of applications received at a particular time. If applicants have any travel plans, they should apply early.
If applicants have an urgent need for obtaining a passport, they may approach any one of the immigration offices stating their reasons in writing and producing evidence to support their requests. The applicants may be required to collect the passport at the Travel Documents (Issue) Section at 4/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Generally, requests from pleasure trippers for urgent issue of a passport will not be entertained.
The passport contains only the personal particulars of the passport holder. Applicants should apply for a separate passport for each of their accompanying children.
In person
The applicant is required to submit his/her application in person under the following circumstances:
To shorten the queuing time, applicants should make an appointment booking through the Internet (www.gov.hk/tdbooking), Immigration Department Mobile Application or by phone (2598 0888) to submit their applications. Those who have not made an appointment booking will be served in accordance with the walk-in quota system on a first-come-first-served basis until the quota is full.
Online booking for travel document applications
Travel Document Submission Kiosk
If the applicant is a Chinese citizen and a permanent resident of the HKSAR holding a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card, he/she can submit his/her HKSAR passport application through the travel document submission kiosk. However, the travel document submission kiosk cannot be used for replacement of a HKSAR passport which has been lost/damaged/defaced/is not available or for applications requiring amendment of personal particulars in the passport. In such cases, the applicant should apply in person at counter.
Details for submission of HKSAR passport applications via travel document submission kiosk
By post
Applicants can send their applications by post to:
Travel Documents and Nationality (Application) Section
Immigration Department
4/F, Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Underpaid mail items will not be accepted by the Immigration Department. For proper delivery of your mail items, please ensure your mail items bear sufficient postage with return address before posting. (Details)
Drop-in
During office hours, applicants can also put their applications (except for replacement of a passport which has been lost/damaged/defaced/is not available or amendment of personal particulars in a passport) in the drop-in boxes located at any one of the Immigration Offices that handle travel document applications.
Immigration offices for travel document applications
Online / Mobile Application
Applicants can submit their applications online or through the Immigration Department Mobile Application (except for replacement of a passport which has been lost/damaged/defaced/is not available or amendment of personal particulars in a passport) if they are:
There are two types of forms for local applications. Applicants can download them, together with the guidance notes.
Local application form (Form ID 841) for persons aged 16 or above
Local application form (Form ID 842) for children aged under 16
For replacement of a passport which has been lost/damaged/defaced/is not available, applicants should complete an additional application form ID645.
For amendment of personal particulars in the passport, applicants should complete application form ID854.
Applicants can also obtain the application forms by:
Applicants should complete the application forms in block letters in black or blue ink. Applications for children under 16 years of age must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Reminder for Form-filling
Applicants must submit their applications with a recent colour photograph with white background that conforms to the specifications as set out in the photograph requirements page accessible here.
Photograph requirements for HKSAR Passport
If the application is made for a child who does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card, an additional colour photograph identical to the one mentioned above should be submitted.
Applicants should bring along the original supporting documents when submitting the application in person. In case of postal or drop-in application, applicants should submit the application form, photograph and cheque together with photocopies of supporting documents, except photocopy/ photocopies of Hong Kong identity card(s), on A4-size paper (i.e. 210 mm X 297 mm). Please note that the photocopies will not be returned. Please provide the originals of Hong Kong identity card(s) and submitted supporting documents upon collection of HKSAR passport for verification.
Application for Persons Aged 16 or Above
The applicant should provide the following documents together with the application.
(a) Hong Kong permanent identity card.
Additional Requirements for Applicants Aged 16 or 17
(b) Consenting parent or legal guardian's Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s).
(c) Birth certificate (not required if it is issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department) to prove his/her relationship with the consenting parent, or a court order, if applicable, to prove that the consenting legal guardian concerned has custodial rights in respect of him/her.
(d) If the applicant is married, only his/her marriage certificate (not required if it is issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department) is required. Parental or legal guardian's consent and items (b) and (c) are not required.
Application for Children Aged under 16
(a) The child's Hong Kong permanent identity card.
(b) Consenting parent or legal guardian's Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s).
(c) The child's birth certificate (not required if it is issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department) to prove the relationship between the parent and the child, or a court order, if applicable, to prove that the consenting legal guardian concerned has custodial rights in respect of the child.
Additional Requirements for Children Aged under 11
(d) School document (e.g. a Student's Handbook bearing the child's name, date of birth and photograph that should be certified by a chop of the school) or other proof of identity is required. If such school document or proof of identity is not available, a completed Form for Countersignature (ID641) together with a photocopy of the countersignatory's Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s) bearing the countersignatory's signature.
Form for Countersignature (ID 641)
Additional Requirements for Children Aged under 11 Who do not Hold Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards
(e) An additional photograph (two identical photographs should be submitted in total).
(f) An application form for a Hong Kong permanent identity card (ROP3), duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the child.
(g) Documents in support of the child's right of abode in the HKSAR (not required if applicant was born in Hong Kong).
Additional documents or information may be required if necessary.
Note: For drop-in and postal applications, no cash, no original supporting documents or previous travel documents should be sent along with the application. Please provide the originals of Hong Kong identity card(s) and submitted supporting documents, if any, upon collection of the new passport for verification.
Additional Requirements for First Time Application from Person born Outside Hong Kong/Mainland/Macao/Taiwan
If the applicant is born outside Hong Kong/Mainland/Macao/Taiwan, he/she should provide the following additional documents for establishing his/her Chinese citizenship:
For applications submitted in person, the application fee can be paid by EPS/crossed cheque payable to 'The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region'/cash/Octopus. For applications submitted through the Travel Document Submission Kiosk, applicants should pay the application fee by EPS/Octopus at the Travel Document Submission Kiosk. For applicants who is required to submit supporting documents, he/she will be directed to counter for documents verification and then to shroff for payment of fee by means of EPS/crossed cheque/cash/Octopus. For applications submitted by post or drop-in, a crossed cheque should be enclosed. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
For application submitted online, applicants must pay the application fee at the time of application through PPS or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB and Unionpay only). For application submitted through Immigration Department Mobile Application, applicants must pay the application fee at the time of application through credit card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB and Unionpay only).
If the applicant is submitting the application in person, he/she should bring along the original supporting documents for verification.
If the applicant is sending the application by post or putting it into a drop-in box:
(a) He/She should send in the application form, photograph and cheque along with photocopies of the supporting documents, except Hong Kong identity card(s). All photocopies submitted should be made on A4 size ( 210mm X 297mm ) paper and will not be returned.
(b) He/She should fill in the cheque as shown below. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", properly dated and signed. Post-dated cheques are not accepted. No cash should be sent along with the application.
(c) An application with insufficient supporting documents will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant. Additional documents or information may be required if necessary.
The applicant must collect the new passport in person at the selected Immigration Office by producing his/her permanent identity card and the originals of supporting documents (if any) submitted in the application for verification. The applicant must also sign the application form upon collection of the passport. For children aged below 16 and unmarried persons aged 16 or 17, the consenting parent or legal guardian must accompany the child/applicant for collection of the passport so as to sign the application form and make a declaration to confirm the correctness of information furnished through online application.
For replacement application, the previous passport should be produced for cancellation upon collection of the new one. If the applicant previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
Upon collection, the applicant should present the Collection Notice at the Reception Counter or obtain a tag using Self-service Tag Issuing Kiosk. To shorten the queuing time, an appointment booking through the Internet (www.gov.hk/tdbooking), Immigration Department Mobile Application or by phone (2598 0888) should be made. The waiting time may be longer for applicants who have not made an appointment booking.
For persons aged 16 or above
Upon receiving a passport application, the Immigration Department will mail the applicant a Collection Notice indicating the date and office for collection of the passport. The applicant must collect the passport in person at the selected Immigration Office by producing his/her permanent identity card and the original supporting documents for verification.
For replacement application, the previous passport should be produced for cancellation upon collection of the new one. If the applicant previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
For children aged below 16
Upon receiving a passport application from a child aged below 16, the Immigration Department will mail the consenting parent or legal guardian (i.e. the one who has signed on the application form) a Collection Notice indicating the date and office for collection of the child's passport. The consenting parent or legal guardian should accompany the child to collect the passport in person at the selected Immigration Office by producing his/her permanent identity card and the original supporting documents for verification. The consenting parent or legal guardian may authorise a person who is over 18 years of age as the representative to accompany the child to collect the passport. Authorisation must be provided in writing on the authorisation form (ID678), clearly stating the representative’s full name and identity document number. The signature on the authorisation form must be the same as that signed on the application form. The representative must produce his/her identity document, the original valid identity document (e.g. Hong Kong identity card, passport or Re-entry Permit, etc.) of the consenting parent or legal guardian, and the original supporting documents for verification. Should the Immigration Department consider it necessary, the consenting parent or legal guardian may still be required to attend in person for collection of the passport.
Authorisation form for the collection of travel document (ID 678)
For replacement application, the consenting parent/legal guardian or the authorised representative should produce the child’s previous passport for cancellation upon collection of the new passport. If the child previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
Children who do not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card will be issued the identity card together with the HKSAR Passport.
Upon collection, the applicant should present the Collection Notice at the Reception Counter or obtain a tag using Self-service Tag Issuing Kiosk. To shorten the queuing time, an appointment booking through the Internet (www.gov.hk/tdbooking), Immigration Department Mobile Application or by phone (2598 0888) should be made. The waiting time may be longer for applicants who have not made an appointment booking.
For persons aged 16 or above
When the applicant submits an application in person or via the Travel Document Submission Kiosk, he/she will be given a Collection Notice or receipt indicating the date and office for the collection of the passport. The applicant may collect the passport in person or authorise a person who is over 18 years of age as his/her representative to collect the new passport. Authorisation must be provided in writing on the authorisation form (ID678), clearly stating the representative’s full name and identity document number. The signature on the authorisation form must be the same as that signed on the application form. The representative must produce his/her identity document and any other supporting document(s) as stated in the Collection Notice for verification. Should the Immigration Department consider it necessary, the applicant may still be required to attend in person for collection of the passport.
For replacement application, the previous passport should be produced for cancellation upon collection of the new one. If the applicant previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
Authorisation form for collection of travel document (ID 678)
For children aged below 16
If the consenting parent or legal guardian of the child submits the application in person or via the Travel Document Submission Kiosk, he/she will be given a Collection Notice or receipt indicating the date and office for the collection of the child’s passport. The consenting parent or legal guardian (i.e. the one who has signed on the application form) should collect the child’s passport in person or authorise a person who is over 18 years of age as the representative to collect the child’s passport. Authorisation must be provided in writing on the authorisation form (ID678), clearly stating the representative’s full name and identity document number. The signature on the authorisation form must be the same as that signed on the application form. The representative must produce his/her identity document and any other supporting document(s) as stated in the Collection Notice for verification. Should the Immigration Department consider it necessary, the consenting parent or legal guardian may still be required to attend in person for collection of the passport. In case the child has not attended in person when submitting the application, he/she must attend in person upon collection of the passport.
Authorisation form for collection of travel document (ID 678)
For replacement application, the consenting parent/legal guardian or the authorised representative should produce the child’s previous passport for cancellation upon collection of the new one. If the child previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
Upon collection, the consenting parent or legal guardian of the child should present the Collection Notice at the Reception Counter or obtain a tag using Self-service Tag Issuing Kiosk. To shorten the queuing time, an appointment booking through the Internet (www.gov.hk/tdbooking), Immigration Department Mobile Application or by phone (2598 0888) should be made. The waiting time may be longer for applicants who have not made an appointment booking.
A person is eligible to apply for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Passport if he/she is:
Before submitting an application for a HKSAR Passport, the person concerned should read the definitions below to ascertain if he/she is a person of Chinese nationality and a permanent resident of the HKSAR.
In addition, if the person concerned is a permanent resident of the HKSAR but does not have a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card, he/she must apply for an identity card together with the HKSAR passport application through the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Mission.
Application for Hong Kong identity card
Chinese National
A person is regarded as of Chinese nationality if he/she is a Hong Kong resident:
(a) of Chinese descent who was born in Hong Kong or other parts of China; or
(b) who fulfils the criteria of Chinese nationality in the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China.
If the person concerned has declared a change of nationality and is no longer a Chinese national, he/she is not eligible for a HKSAR Passport.
Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China
More about Chinese nationality
Permanent Resident of the HKSAR
A person who is within one of the following categories is a permanent resident of the HKSAR:
(a) A Chinese citizen born in Hong Kong before or after the establishment of the HKSAR;
(b) A Chinese citizen who has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than seven years before or after the establishment of the HKSAR;
(c) A person of Chinese nationality born outside Hong Kong before or after the establishment of the HKSAR to a parent who, at the time of birth of that person, was a Chinese citizen falling within category (a) or (b) above.
More about HKSAR permanent residents who enjoy right of abode in HKSAR
If the applicant has a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card, the processing time of his/her overseas passport application will normally take about four to six weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents, fee and photograph. It will take about six to eight weeks for processing a HKSAR passport application if the applicant does not have a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card. The time for forwarding the application and dispatching the prepared passport is excluded. Whether this pledge can be met will also depend on the circumstances of individual applications and the number of applications received at a particular time.
If the applicant has an urgent need for obtaining a passport, he/she should state the request and the reason on the application form as "additional information", and seek advice from the nearest Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions. In case of emergency, for example, the applicant needs to return to Hong Kong immediately after he/she has lost his/her passport, he/she may approach the nearest Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions. He/She may also contact the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department through the 24-hour hotline (852) 1868 for assistance.
The passport contains only the personal particulars of the passport holder. Applicants should apply for a separate passport for each of their accompanying children.
In person or by post
Applicants should submit their applications through the nearest Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions, or mail their applications direct to the Immigration Department in Hong Kong. They should note that the latter option will require them to present the originals of the supporting documents and collect their passports in person at an Immigration Office in Hong Kong.
Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions
Online
Applicants can submit their applications online (except for replacement of a passport which has been lost/damaged/defaced/is not available or amendment of personal particulars in a passport) if they are:
There are two types of forms for overseas applications. Applicants can download them, together with the guidance notes.
Overseas application form (Form ID 843) for persons aged 16 or above
Overseas application form (Form ID 844) for children aged under 16
Applicants should complete an additional application form for replacement of a passport which has been lost/damaged/defaced/is not available (ID645)
Applicants can also obtain these application forms from the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions at their places of residence.
Applicants should complete the application forms in block letters in black or blue ink. Applications for children under 16 years of age must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Reminder for Form-filling
Applicants must submit their applications with three recent colour photographs with white background that conform to the specifications as set out in the photograph requirements page accessible here.
Photograph requirements for HKSAR Passport
If the application is made for a child who does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card, an additional colour photograph identical to those mentioned above should be submitted.
Applicants should bring along the original supporting documents if they are submitting their applications in person to the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Mission. In case of postal application, applicants should submit the application form, photographs and cheque together with photocopies of supporting documents on A4-size paper (i.e. 210 mm X 297 mm). Please note that the photocopies will not be returned.
Application for Persons Aged 16 or Above
The applicant should provide the following documents together with the application.
(a) Hong Kong permanent identity card (For applicants who do not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card or who hold an invalid Hong Kong permanent identity card, those aged 18 years or above should complete and sign the application form for a Hong Kong permanent identity card (ROP 143); and those under the age of 18 years should submit Form ROP 144, duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian).
(b) For first-time application for a passport, his/her previous Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, if any.
(c) For application for a replacement passport, his/her previous passport.
Additional Requirements for Applicants Aged 16 or 17
(d) Consenting parent or legal guardian's Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s).
(e) Birth certificate (not required if it is issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department) to prove his/her relationship with the consenting parent, or a court order, if applicable, to prove that the consenting legal guardian concerned has custodial rights in respect of him/her.
(f) If the applicant is married, only his/her marriage certificate (not required if it is issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department) is required. Parental or legal guardian's consent and items (d) and (e) are not required.
Note: If the application is submitted by post, the originals of the supporting documents should not be enclosed. Only photocopies of the documents listed above [excluding items (b) and (c)] are required. The applicant should produce the originals of such documents together with his/her previous passport or Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for verification upon collection of his/her passport.
Application for Children Aged under 16
(a) The child's Hong Kong permanent identity card (An applicant who does not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card or who holds an invalid Hong Kong permanent identity card should submit Form ROP 144, duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian).
(b) Consenting parent or legal guardian's Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s).
(c) The child's birth certificate (not required if it is issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department) to prove the relationship between the parent and the child, or a court order, if applicable, to prove that the consenting legal guardian concerned has custodial rights in respect of the child.
(d) For first-time application for a passport, the child's previous Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, if any.
(e) For application for a replacement passport, the child's previous passport.
Additional Requirements for Children Aged under 11
(f) School document (e.g. a Student's Handbook bearing the child's name, date of birth and photograph that should be certified by a chop of the school) or other proof of identity is required. If such school document or proof of identity is not available, a completed Form for Countersignature (ID641) together with a photocopy of the countersignatory's Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s) bearing the countersignatory's signature.
Form for Countersignature (ID 641)
Additional Requirements for Children Aged under 11 Who do not Hold Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards
(g) An additional photograph (four identical photographs should be submitted in total).
(h) An application form for a Hong Kong permanent identity card (ROP144), duly completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the child.
(i) Documents in support of the child's right of abode in the HKSAR (not required if applicant was born in Hong Kong).
Additional documents or information may be required if necessary.
Note: If the application for the child is submitted by post, the originals of the supporting documents [excluding items (g), (h) and Form for Countersignature (ID 641)] should not be enclosed. Only photocopies of the documents listed above [excluding items (d) and (e)] are required. The parent or legal guardian should produce the originals of such documents together with the child's previous passport or Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for verification when collecting the child's passport.
Additional Requirements for First Time Application from Person born Outside Hong Kong/Mainland/Macao/Taiwan
If the applicant is born outside Hong Kong/Mainland/Macao/Taiwan, he/she should provide the following additional documents for establishing his/her Chinese citizenship:
Applicants should submit their applications with a completed fee payment form (ID 853) and a cheque or bank draft made payable to 'The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region' in Hong Kong or US dollars.
For applications submitted online, applicants must pay the application fee at the time of application through PPS or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB and Unionpay only). For application submitted through Immigration Department Mobile Application, applicants must pay the application fee at the time of application through credit card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB and Unionpay only).
If the applicant is submitting the application in person to the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Mission, he/she should bring along the original supporting documents for verification.
If the applicant is sending the application by post:
(a) He/She should send in the application form, photographs and cheque along with photocopies of the supporting documents. All photocopies submitted should be made on A4 size ( 210mm X 297mm ) paper and will not be returned.
(b) He/She should fill in the cheque as shown below. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", properly dated and signed. Post-dated cheques are not accepted. No cash should be sent along with the application.
(c) An application with insufficient supporting documents will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant. Additional documents or information may be required if necessary.
The applicant must collect the new passport in person at the Travel Documents (Issue) Office, 4/F., Immigration Tower, Wan Chai, Hong Kong by producing his/her permanent identity card, the originals of supporting documents (if any) submitted in the application for verification. The applicant must also sign the application form upon collection of the passport. For children aged below 16 and unmarried persons aged 16 or 17, the consenting parent or legal guardian must accompany the child/applicant for collection of the passport so as to sign the application form and make a declaration to confirm the correctness of information furnished through online application.
For replacement application, the previous passport should be produced for cancellation upon collection of the new one. If the applicant previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
On the collection day, the Collection Notice issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department should be presented at the Reception Counter or used with the Self-service Tag Issuing Kiosk installed at the office to obtain a tag for collecting the passport. To shorten the queuing time, an appointment booking through the Internet (www.gov.hk/tdbooking), Immigration Department Mobile Application or by phone (852) 2598 0888 should be made to collect the new passport. The waiting time will be longer for applicants who have not made an appointment booking.
If an application is submitted through a Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Mission overseas, the new passport will be delivered to that Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Mission by double registered airmail or express despatch service. The applicant/consenting parent or legal guardian of the child should collect the passport as per the instructions of the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Mission. The availability of mail service varies by country.
For replacement application, the previous passport should be produced for cancellation upon collection of the new one. If the applicant previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
If an application is submitted by mail to the Immigration Department from overseas, the Department will mail the applicant/consenting parent or legal guardian of the child a Collection Notice indicating the date and office for collection of the passport. The applicant /child accompanied by the consenting parent or legal guardian should collect the passport in person at the Travel Documents (Issue) Office, 4/F., Immigration Tower, Wan Chai, Hong Kong and produce the originals of the supporting documents for verification. The consenting parent or legal guardian (i.e. the one who has signed on the application form) may authorise a close relative or friend who is over 18 years of age as the representative to accompany the child to collect the passport. Authorisation must be provided in writing on the authorisation form (ID678), clearly stating the representative’s full name and identity document number. The signature on the authorisation form must be the same as that signed on the application form. The representative must produce his/her identity document, the original valid identity document (e.g. Hong Kong identity card, passport or Re-entry Permit, etc.) of the consenting parent or legal guardian and the original supporting documents for verification. Should the Immigration Department consider it necessary, the consenting parent or legal guardian may still be required to attend in person for collection of the passport.
Authorisation form for collection of travel document (ID 678)
For replacement application, the previous passport should be produced for cancellation upon collection of the new one. If the applicant previously held a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes, it should also be produced for cancellation.
On the collection day, the Collection Notice issued by Hong Kong Immigration Department should be presented at the Reception Counter or used with the Self-service Tag Issuing Kiosk installed at the office to obtain a tag for collecting the passport. To shorten the queuing time, an appointment booking through the Internet (www.gov.hk/tdbooking), Immigration Department Mobile Application or by phone (852) 2598 0888 should be made to collect the new passport. The waiting time may be longer for applicants who have not made an appointment booking.