How to apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card?

How to apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card

The application procedure for a Hong Kong identity card is simple and fast. Applicants are advised to make prior appointment via the immigration system.

If you have permission to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180 days, for example on a working or investment visa, you must apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card within 30 days of arrival in Hong Kong. Every Hong Kong residents aged 11 or above are required by law to register for an identity card and should carry the ID at all time.