The Immigration Department is arranging in batches for citizens to replace their new smart ID cards.
The Immigration Department recently announced that the fourth cycle of the Hong Kong Resident Identity Card Renewal Program will start on September 20. The Immigration Department stated that the Secretary for Security has issued an amendment order to announce the renewal timetable for the fourth cycle of the renewal program. The relevant amendment order was submitted to the Legislative Council on July 21 for the procedure of making it before deliberation.
As for the time and place that Hong Kong people are concerned about, and how to handle it when not in Hong Kong, the editor has sorted it out for you!
New batch of redemption schedule
The first batch are holders of old smart ID cards born in 1977, 1978 or 1979, and the application period is from September 20 to November 18 this year;
Secondly, holders of old smart ID cards born in 1980, 1981 or 1982, the application period is from November 19 to January 18 next year;
Furthermore, holders of old smart ID cards born in 1983, 1984, 1987 or 1988, the application period is from January 19 to April 2 next year.
Also, parents pay attention!
Children born in 2005-07 and 2012-18 must renew their certificates before mid-September
The Hong Kong Immigration Department once again reminded that children born in 2005 to 2007 or 2012 to 2018 and holding old smart ID cards must have their parents or legal guardians on or before September 18 Accompanied to go through the procedures for renewal.
However, children born between 2012 and 2018 who have never held a permanent resident identity card because of applying for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport, or children who already hold a new smart identity card, do not need to participate in the renewal. plan.
The target of the renewal program is all citizens of Hong Kong, including Hong Kong permanent residents and employment in Hong Kong (Including foreign domestic helpers), Hong Kong non-permanent residents who invest, reside or study.
Eligible Hong Kong residents who are not in Hong Kong within the renewal period need not rush back to Hong Kong for renewal. They can do the renewal within 30 days after returning to Hong Kong. Certificate procedures.
Smart ID Card Redemption Center
The office hours of each renewal center are from 8 am to 10 pm from Monday to Saturday (except public holidays). The reference address is as follows:
Reminders
In order to reduce crowd gathering, the Immigration Department urges applicants to use the Immigration Department’s mobile application, log on to the website: http://www.gov.hk/newicbooking or call the 24-hour telephone appointment service hotline: 21211234 to make an appointment for renewal procedures.
The prescription also urges applicants to fill in the form in advance when using the mobile application or online appointment to enjoy a faster renewal service; if the applicant goes to the renewal center to complete the procedures, You must bring your old smart ID card.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a new ID card at the Registration of Persons Office?
The scope of services of the Personnel Registration Office includes the registration of ID cards for Hong Kong residents who have reached the age of 11, 18, arrived in Hong Kong for the first time and arrived in Hong Kong with a one-way permit. The department will also handle applications for replacement of ID cards for people who have broken or lost ID cards, as well as applications for changing ID card registration items. As for the application for the national ID card replacement program (the National ID card replacement program), 9 newly established smart ID card replacement centers (renewal centers) are processed.
In addition, under the National Card Renewal Program, the place for citizens to obtain the certificate may be different from the place for the renewal. When applying for a new ID card, citizens can choose to collect the ID card at any card replacement center, but not at the Personnel Registration Office.
There is no charge for the new smart ID card issued under the National Card Replacement Program.
Can I authorize someone to obtain a new ID card?
If you fail to collect the new ID card in person, you can authorize someone to collect it on your behalf. You should notify the registration officer and fill in the authorization form ID678 when you go through the renewal procedures, or authorize in writing.
When will the old smart ID card expire? If I fail to return to Hong Kong within the specified time limit, can I still use the unreplaced ID card for immigration clearance?
The Secretary for Security will issue an order in the form of a gazette in due course to declare the old smart ID card invalid. Before the order takes effect, citizens can still use their current ID cards to go through immigration procedures. As for those who hold invalid Hong Kong identity cards, they must use their valid travel documents to enter Hong Kong.
Are there any special arrangements for smart ID card holders outside Hong Kong for replacement?
Holders of old smart ID cards who are outside Hong Kong must renew their ID cards according to the renewal timetable. The renewal center will not renew the certificates for those in the age group who have not yet been required to renew their certificates. Nevertheless, the above-mentioned persons do not need to rush back to Hong Kong to renew their certificates within the renewal period of their age group. Even if their replacement period has expired when they return to Hong Kong, they only need to go to any smart ID card replacement center within 30 days of returning to Hong Kong to complete the procedures.
When they return to Hong Kong to apply for a new ID card, they can use their existing Hong Kong ID card (if it has not been declared invalid) to go through immigration formalities. If they fail to collect the new permit in person during the collection period, they can authorize others to obtain it on their behalf, and their original ID must be returned to the Immigration Department by an authorized representative at the time of collection; when leaving the country, they can use other valid travel Departure formalities with documents.
Can I redeem a new smart ID card before the specified period that belongs to me begins?
According to the Personnel Registration (Application for New ID Card) Order 2018, citizens must renew their ID cards in batches according to their birth year within a specified period. If you are outside Hong Kong within the specified renewal period, you do not need to rush back to Hong Kong for renewal before the end of the period. You only need to go to any smart ID card replacement center within 30 days of returning to Hong Kong to complete the procedures.
You can make an appointment online at www.gov.hk/newicbooking or the mobile application of the Immigration Department and fill in the application form in advance to enjoy faster registration service at the renewal center.
Are there any special arrangements for smart ID card holders who are outside Hong Kong for replacement? Can they be replaced overseas?
If you cannot come to collect your ID card in person, you can authorize someone in writing (must be 18 years old or above) to collect it on your behalf.
What happens if I fail to redeem a new smart ID card within the specified period?
According to section 7B(3) of the "Registration of Persons Ordinance", it is an offence for any person to fail to renew a new ID card within the specified renewal period without reasonable excuse. Offenders can be prosecuted, and once convicted, they can be fined $5,000. However, if you are outside Hong Kong within the specified renewal period, you do not need to rush back to Hong Kong before the end of the renewal period. You only need to go to any smart ID card replacement center within 30 days of returning to Hong Kong to complete the procedures.
What happens if I fail to redeem a new smart ID card within the specified period?
You can also make an appointment if you miss the time slot for your age group due to not being in Hong Kong or other special reasons.
Does Hong Kong residents who have registered for the self-service customs clearance service in Macau need to re-register after renewing a new smart ID card?
Hong Kong residents who have successfully registered to use the Macau self-service customs clearance service only need to authorize the Immigration Department to provide the information of their new smart ID card to the Exit-Entry Affairs Department of the Macau Public Security Police during the renewal procedures. There is no need to re-register. You can continue to use the Macao self-service immigration inspection service as usual within about three working days after receiving the new ID card.
In addition, in order to provide convenience to Hong Kong residents who have not registered to use the Macau self-service customs clearance service, those who are 18 years of age or above, and hold a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card or hold a "***" or "R After receiving a new smart ID card with a valid Hong Kong ID card, you can go through the registration process on the spot at the Macau self-service customs clearance service registration station in the smart ID card replacement center. Under normal circumstances, Hong Kong residents can use the Macau self-service immigration inspection service within about three working days after completing the registration procedures.
Can the receipt notice be used as an identification document?
Can not. The certificate collection notice cannot be used as an identity document, and the applicant must bring an existing ID card or other recognized identity document. In addition, the smart ID card replacement center will only withdraw the applicant's original ID card upon collection.
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