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Now, frequent business travel to Hong Kong is easier than ever with the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Travel Pass. For more
details on the Travel Pass, please visit the Immigration
Department's website. If you would like to obtain an application form,
click here.
Visas for mainland China can be obtained
in Hong Kong. They require one photo and usually take three working days
to process. Visas can be obtained through the Visa Office of People's
Republic of China, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, China Travel Service
(HK) Ltd, or China International Travel Service HK Ltd.
All visitors entering Hong Kong must go through
customs clearance. View a
list commodities subject to duties.
Departing visitors
should note that enhanced security measures are now in effect at Hong
Kong International Airport. Visitors are reminded not to carry any sharp
objects with a point or blade such as knives, cutters, scissors, razor
blades, or household cutlery in carry-on luggage. Instead, visitors should
place such items in check-in baggage. Some personal protection devices
like the spray mace, while legal in some countries, are prohibited in
Hong Kong. To avoid any unnecessary delays, please follow the
guidelines from HKIA.
Please refer to the Customs & Excise Department web pages for more
information about prohibited
articles /goods.
A note for returning Hong Kong residents applying for the Hong Kong Smart ID Card:
Those who are absent from Hong Kong and cannot have their identity cards replaced during the specified call-up period should apply at the Smart Identity Card Centres within 30 days of their return to Hong Kong. There is no need for them to rush back.
In addition to the existing identity cards and documents required for application, they should bring along the proof of their absence such as bank statements, phone bills, tax bills, travel documents... Those who are not permanent residents should also produce their travel documents showing their condition of stay in Hong Kong.
To view the details on applying for a replacement for the Smart Identity Card , see
click here
If a person was absent from Hong Kong during the specified call-up period and has not replaced his/her identity card under the Hong Kong Smart Identity Card Replacement Exercise,
the applicant should apply for a smart identity card in person at any one of the Registration of Persons Offices within 30 days of his/her return to Hong Kong. The applicant may make use of the Immigration Department 24-hour telephone appointment booking service (Tel: (852) 2598 0888) or through the ESDlife website online booking systemto make an appointment for identity card service at any of the Registration of Persons Offices within a 2-week period.
see details
and the location of the Registration of Persons - Hong Kong Office |
