Our how to apply for a passport guide takes you through each step of your irish. If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel. Do i need a travel visa if i have a hksar passport. A person is eligible to apply for a hong kong special administrative region hksar passport if heshe is. Fees and where to apply for applications made via the embassy show the. Read general information about hong kong identity cards, including types, eligibility or exemption for application and the obligations of cardholders. The hong kong special administrative region passport is issued to permanent residents of hong kong who are citizens of the peoples republic of china. This page provides general information about visa requirements for hong kong residents travelling to republic of korea.
Hksar passports of existing version issued will remain valid until their expiry and. Getting a hk passport is all about following the proper. The immigration department pledges to complete the processing of applications in 5 working days after receiving all necessary documents, application fees and photographs, and in 10 working days for applications from children aged under 11 not holding a hong kong permanent identity card working days denote monday to friday excluding general holidays. An application sent by mail and accompanied by fee in the form of cash or personal cheque will also be returned. Does this mean that a hk passport holder hksar passport not chinese passport can just hop on a. The new passport number on the new passport and the cut of corners from the old passport will not affect the validity of the visa as long as the cut of corners does not damage the visa foilsticker. Do i need to apply for a travel visa if i have a hksar passport.
You can make an appointment online for replacing the new identity card at nine newly established smart identity card replacement centres and also prefilling the application form. Also, is it necessary to pay for expedited processing if our trip is a 1. To apply in person with original documents, you can make an appointment online or by phone 2598 0888. Fee payment form for hksar passport for applications made. Guidance notes on local application for hksar passport for. This additional fee is charged if you request expedited service for your passport. Hksar passport holders can join fast track uk border scheme but bno holders still ineligible. The hong kong special administrative region passport is a passport issued only to the. Visafree countriesterritories for hksar passport europe america asia. Hksar passport and singaporean passportcitizenship hong. Hong kong special administrative region of china 1. Hca 20072019 promotion, encouragement and incitement of the use or threat of violence via internetbased platform or medium. An incomplete application will be returned unprocessed.
Passport fees 2020 for routine and expedited services. Alternatively, the applicant can provide the name and address of a local referee who will pay the fee on hisher behalf after receiving notification from the immigration department. So ive seen recent news online that talks about a reciprocal lifting of visa requirements for russians traveling to hong kong, and vice versa. Visa requirements for chinese citizens of hong kong wikipedia.
Use the 2020 passport fees table to help you calculate the cost of getting your passport. The collection of fee does not application will be approved. How to apply for a passport department of foreign affairs and trade. Travelers holding chinese passport visitors with connecting airtickets may enjoy 7day stay in hong kong free of entry permit. Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this countryarea of authority. This is a easy format of application for your convenience. I can hassle free use my hksar in n out of moscow in a day with no registration fee n visa. If you make the payment by cheque, it should be a crossed cheque payable to the government of the. South african runners will be eligible for the early bird entry fee of r420 if their entry is received before 30 september 2016. Fee payment form for hksar passport applying outside hksar. There is a mandatory passport application fee for most services.
My wife is getting a new passport since her last name recently changed. Feature article by the hong kong government for appling hksar passport online. Application for hksar document of identity for visa purposes. Otherwise, please check for the details in the paragraphs below. Whether you need your passport within a few weeks or a few days, our us passport help guide will help you navigate the application process so you receive your passport on time. Details on requirements on supporting documents, payment, processing time. For residents outside hong kong, please contact the nearest embassy or consulate. Im fairly sure the currently maximum validity of an hksar passport is 10 years, so all hksar passports available today will be invalid before 2026. Only money order or bank draft i brought my check book of bank of america but she refused acceptance of the bank of america check. Some applications may require longer processing time that a pickup date cannot be confirmed until notified by the visa office. Consulate general of the republic of south africa hksarmsar. If you hold a canadian passport, please visit the following website at.
Requirements for chinese citizens to travel to hong kong special administration region a. Were wondering if all the processing fees application fee, expedited processing, overnight shipping can be lumped into one check that we send in with all our paperwork. Chinese residents in hksar and macao sar traveling overseas shall apply, respectively, for passport of the hong kong special administrative region of the peoples republic of china and passport for the macao special administrative region of the peoples republic of china orand other travel documents in accordance with the relevant regulations. If any of the biographic information has changed between the two passports, heshe will. Hong kong sar passport holders can also obtain a 30day entry permit upon arrival in taiwan at the border checkpoint on presentation of their hong kong permanent identity card as well as their hong kong sar or british national overseas passport, as long as they were born in hong kong. Need to renew the hksar passport through the consulate. In comparison with the british national overseas passport, the hong kong sar passports application fees are lower. Guidelines for application from overseas for hksar and. Sample application for issuing cheque book, if someone lost own cheque book or he she used up all cheque book leaves and want to issue new cheque book. Processing time for visa to hksar or macao sar visa does not apply. When a new di or hksar seamans book is being collected, the previous travel document should be canceled by the chinese embassyconsulategeneral and may be. In accordance with the basic law of the hong kong special administrative region, since the transfer of sovereignty on 1 july 1997, the passport has been issued by the immigration department of the government of hong kong under the authorisation. Hong kong hksar travel pass the secret to crossing the.
Getting a hong kong passport, becoming a chinese national. If you are not a chinese national then hk residency does not confer hk residency to the child a. All are requested to check the validity of their passport before planning any travel and should apply for the renewal of passport well in time. The regular south african entry fee of r460 will kick in on 1 october 2016 until the entry process closes. Passport or government issued identity document other than hong kong. Cheque book request for delivery at your mailing address. See examples below for how to write a check for a us passport. Online appointment booking for replacement of identity.
There are additional fees associated with replacing a passport and express or urgent processing. Online appointment booking for collection of hksar passport. Entry is free to all runners who have completed the. Hong kong hksar travel pass the secret to crossing the border quickly. Please confirm whether or not you need to apply for a visa. Our fees listed on this page are for those applying for or renewing their passport in the united states and renewing by mail from canada.
For prc passport holders, check visa requirements for chinese citizens. I am an aussie in the process of getting my british passport, but i want to book my ticket to the uk asap to depart in a few weeks time. Does my child need to be born in hong kong to have an. As the application requirements might change from time to time, please check with the relevant consulate if there are any enquiries or questions. Book appointment to apply for travel documents govhk.
If so which type of travel visa do i need for stay up to 1 month. First, fill in the right forms then be willing to give up your present nationality when necessary. Only available for passport book applicants in the u. Lai said that there will be no changes in the application procedures as well as the fee for the new passport. Chinese citizens of hong kong may hold a hksar passport only if they are also. This page provides general information about visa requirements for hong kong residents travelling to colombia. You can pay using a credit card, a cheque, a postal order or cash if you are attending a regional passport office you can pay for a passport application using the following methods. Getting a hk passport is all about following the proper process. Passport fee is payable at the time of application by paying online through pps or credit card visa, mastercard, unionpay and jcb. Vehka harjani was the first documented ethnic minority person with no chinese relatives to successfully obtain an hksar passport.
Visitor to, visa requirement, notes excluding departure fees. Hong kong headquarters rooms 0515, af, south tower, world finance centre, harbour city, 17 canton road, tsim sha tsui, kln, hk. However, as long as you meet certain criteria, such as receiving your previous passport at age 16 or older within the past 15 years and have full validity on your most recent passport, then you will be able to receive a new passport without having to go to the. As with everything in hong kong, the government here has made applying for and getting a babys passport super easy.
The collection of fees does not constitute any assurance that the passport applied for will be issued. They write a application to bank manager name and request himher for new cheque book. Passport fees and accepted types of payment rushmypassport. The above processing time is average and for reference only. Please refer to the contents of guidance notes id e 843a or id e 844a. Like most foreigners living in shenzhen, you probably go to hong kong at least every so often. The 25 yearold had held an indian passport from birth but chose to apply for the hong kong passport when she was 15. Im a chinese ethnic holding singapore passport and hk pr and my husband is holding foreign passport but also hk pr. The british consulategeneral in hong kong maintains and develops relations. Hksar passport holders can join fast track uk border. For passbook savings account, only the transaction history that has not been printed on passbook will be shown. Guidance notes on local application for hksar passport for applicants aged 16 or above ide 841a passport feeis payable at the time of application.
Hong kong special administrative region passport wikipedia. Urgent and express service is available only if you apply in person at a passport office. As for the passport fee, you need to pay by cheque or bank draft, and it should be crossed and made payable to the government of hong kong special administrative region. The total amount will depend on the service you require and any additional services you might need or want. Visafree access or visaonarrival for hksar passport. Well technically no hksar passport available today will be valid in 2047. Is there any service fee involved in the bill payment services. Irish citizens who have previously held an irish passport can now apply for their passport book andor card online. Passport mail and accompanied by fee in the form of cash. Visa requirements for chinese citizens of hong kong are administrative entry restrictions by the. Can i check the balances of all my hang seng accounts. The fees for a canadian passport submitted and mailed in canada are.
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