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Latest arrangements for HAD services 
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     In view of the latest developments of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) announced today (December 1) its service arrangements from tomorrow (December 2). Details are set out below.

     The Home Affairs Enquiry Centres (HAECs) in 18 districts will open on designated dates to provide services for the public. The opening hours will be from 10am to 5pm. For the opening details, please visit www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/docs/Opening%20Schedule%20of%20Home%20Affairs%20Enquiry%20Centres%20(20201201)%20(Eng).pdf.

     Counter and hotline (2835 1535) services of the Estate Beneficiaries Support Unit will be provided on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm. 

     The opening hours of the Office of the Licensing Authority will be from 10am to 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All licensing applications in connection with hotels, guesthouses and other premises as well as entertainment are encouraged to be submitted by post or by using e-submission. Application forms and submission details can be found on the webpage of the Office of the Licensing Authority: www.hadla.gov.hk.

     All community halls and community centres will not be opened temporarily for use by applicant organisations, except for use as community testing centres and temporary cold shelters.

     The HAD's hotlines for persons under home quarantine will operate between 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday. For phone numbers of the hotlines, please visit the webpage of the HAD: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/docs/district_hotline_en.pdf. For other enquiries, please call the HAD's enquiry hotline at 2835 2500 between 10am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.
 
Ends/Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:00
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