The Hong Kong Immigration Department says it will start replacing the identity cards of all residents, including foreign domestic workers, with more advanced smart cards in late December.
The citywide ID card replacement program will be rolled out in phases based on age groups and will start on December 27, according to a government release issued on October 18.
Holders of existing Hong Kong ID cards will be invited to attend one of the nine newly established Smart Identity Card Replacement Centers to get their replacements within specified periods.
No fee will be charged for the new smart identity cards under the replacement program.
However, those who fail to acquire a new identity card during the specified period without a valid reason could face a fine of HK$5,000 (US$637).
The new ID cards will have enhanced security features, better durability, and chip technology for personal data protection.
It is estimated that the replacement exercise will take about four years.
Law enforcement and government officials will be the first group to change their ID cards from December 27.
The next group to be called will be Hong Kong ID card holders born in 1985 or 1986. They will be invited to replace their cards between January 21 and March 30 next year, followed by those born in 1968 or 1969.
The Immigration Department offered some advice on how people can ensure that their personal photo on the new smart ID card looks good. It said that if makeup or other facial cosmetics are used, they should be light in tone.
For those who wear glasses, a pair of non-reflective lenses will produce better results.
Dark-colored clothing with a collar will also help result in the best look in the picture.
Just now i hear this.. How about year 1982? ????
Just now i hear this.. How about year 1982? ????
How about 1987..
How about 1987..
Go as scheduled……….follow the rules
Go as scheduled……….follow the rules
Palitan Mo lng wala nmang byad.malay Mo mainip k s pinas maisipan mng bumalik updated p ang ID Mo
Palitan Mo lng wala nmang byad.malay Mo mainip k s pinas maisipan mng bumalik updated p ang ID Mo
Amber Amber, much better inquire to immigration.
Amber Amber, much better inquire to immigration.
You must renew ur id coz it will start by December 27, 2018 for those born in 1985-86 and yet ur going back in the Phils on June.
You must renew ur id coz it will start by December 27, 2018 for those born in 1985-86 and yet ur going back in the Phils on June.
Donna Manalang Mique 1986 ay jan 21- march 30, 2019 na
Donna Manalang Mique 1986 ay jan 21- march 30, 2019 na
Ndi na kabayan kc kung sa 1986 ka mga sa 2020 or 21 pa yan papalitan yan
Ndi na kabayan kc kung sa 1986 ka mga sa 2020 or 21 pa yan papalitan yan
U can come back as ur normal schedule and change ur id in 30 days after ur arival in hk
U can come back as ur normal schedule and change ur id in 30 days after ur arival in hk
Just want to ask i was born on 1986 but i stay in philippine for good this coming june,do i really need to change my hkid?
Just want to ask i was born on 1986 but i stay in philippine for good this coming june,do i really need to change my hkid?