The Immigration Department announced today (12th) that holders of old smart ID cards born between 1989 and 2000 will be replaced in batches between April 4th and December 10th. Citizens must bring their ID cards with them. Go to any smart ID card replacement centre in person to go through the procedures for replacing a new smart ID card; those born in 1954 or before can apply for a new smart ID card between April 4 and January 14 next year.
The Immigration Department announced that the fifth cycle of the Hong Kong Citizens' Identity Card Replacement Scheme will be launched on April 4 this year.
Holders of old smart ID cards born in 1989, 1990 or 1991 must renew their cards between April 4 and June 10; those born in 1992, 1993, 1994 or 1995 must Apply between June 11 and September 7; for those born in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000, the application deadline is September 8 to December 10; for those born in 1954 or before, you can apply at Processed between April 4 and January 14, 2023.
The service hours of each card replacement center are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm from Monday to Saturday (except public holidays).
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The Immigration Department stated that in order to reduce crowd gatherings, applicants are advised to use the Immigration Department's mobile application, log on to the website www.gov.hk/newicbooking or call the 24-hour telephone reservation service hotline 2121 1234 to make an appointment for the replacement of passports.
Applicants can pre-fill the form when making an appointment using the mobile app or online, so as to experience a more efficient service for renewal of the ID card.
Applicants must bring their old smart ID cards with them when going to the card replacement center for formalities.
Holders of old smart ID cards born in 1983, 1984, 1987 or 1988 must apply for a new smart ID card from January 19 (Wednesday) to April 2 (Saturday).
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Eligible persons can bring along a maximum of two relatives and friends aged 65 or above to exchange their cards together
The ImmD has introduced a caring arrangement for the replacement of the ID card. Each eligible ID replacement person can bring a maximum of two relatives and friends aged 65 or above and a maximum of two persons with disabilities to the replacement centre for ID card replacement.
From April 4 onwards, all eligible replacements aged 65 or above can choose to go to the replacement center on their own or be accompanied by an eligible replacement.
80, 1981 or 1982 specified renewal period will end on the 18th of this month
The Immigration Department also reminds holders of old smart identity cards born in 1980, 1981 or 1982 that their specified renewal period will expire on the 18th of this month. A Smart ID Card Replacement Centre for replacement procedures.
Those in the age group who were invited to change their ID cards earlier should go to the ID card replacement center to go through the replacement procedures immediately if they are unable to change their ID cards before the due date due to the impact of the epidemic or other reasons.
Change of identity card｜Those born in 1980, 1981, and 1982, please note that from November 19th, the Immigration Department will introduce electronic visas from December 28th. Citizens will apply for foreign domestic helper visas and extend their stay to save time. ” Scan the QR code, and the facial recognition can be completed in 7 seconds
