Old form smart identity cards bearing year of birth in or before 1969 to be invalid from October 12
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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. The office will provide relevant services until October 11 this year. Once all old ID cards become invalid on October 12, holders of an old ID card should make an appointment at any of the six other ROP Offices to apply for a replacement ID card. They may make an appointment by scanning the QR codes (see Annex III) to download the ImmD mobile application or visit the website (www.gov.hk/icbooking), and fill in the application form in advance when making the appointment for a faster and more convenient application process.
Persons born in or before 1969 who are holding a locally issued old ID card may also use the Personal Documentation Submission Kiosks (PDSKs) located at the Immigration Headquarters in Tseung Kwan O, which do not require an appointment, to apply for a replacement card in a self-service manner before their old ID cards become invalid on 12 October this year. Please refer to Annex IV for the address and working hours of the ROP Offices 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 under the Territory-wide Identity Card Replacement Exercise due to being absent from Hong Kong, they should replace their ID cards within 30 days of their return to Hong Kong. Any person who without reasonable excuse fails to apply for a new identity card within the specified call-up periods commits an offence and will be liable to a fine of $5,000 if convicted.
The aged, the blind or the infirm residing in Hong Kong 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 ROP services, invalidation of old ID cards and the replacement 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 form 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.
Ends/Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:00
Issued at HKT 10:00
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