Who can get a Hong Kong ID card?

Residents of Hong Kong are required to obtain an HKID card at the age of 11. Hong Kong residents over age 15 are required to carry legal identification with them at all times (that is, the HKID card). Bearers of a “youth” HKID card must switch to an “adult” HKID within 30 days after their 18th birthday.

Does Hong Kong have separate passport?

Hong Kongers have their own separate passports, the HKSAR passport. The China-Hong Kong border is treated as an international border by both sides. Hong Kong tourists wishing to visit mainland China must apply for a visa if they don’t qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.

What is HKSAR passport?

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China passport is a passport issued only to permanent residents of Hong Kong who also hold Chinese citizenship.

What are the benefits of Hong Kong passport?

According to Global Passport Power Rank, a Hong Kong passport is ranked 46th in the world and sixth in Asia. It provides visa-free access to 119 countries and territories around the world as well as the ability to receive a visa on arrival in 37 other countries and territories.

Can foreigners get HKID?

Residents of Hong Kong including persons who hold the following types of visa in Hong Kong, and visitor visa holders (i.e. foreigners) cannot get HKID cards. The Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card is issued to Hong Kong residents who have the right of abode (ROA) in Hong Kong.

How can a foreigner get a Hong Kong ID card?

How to get an Hong Kong identity card? To apply for the smart identity card, applicants have to visit the Registration of Persons Offices and file the necessary details in the application form. To avoid queues, it is possible to make appointment bookings with the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Is Hong Kong passport different than China?

The citizens of Hong Kong carry a different passport from the citizens of mainland China. Both must obtain permission before visiting the other region. Even foreign tourists who visit Hong Kong must obtain a separate visa before entering China.

Is there Hong Kong citizenship?

As a special administrative region of China, Hong Kong does not have its own nationality law and natural-born residents are generally Chinese citizens.

Can HKSAR passport enter UK?

No, BN(O) and HKSAR passport holders can enter the UK as a visitor without the need to obtain a visa in advance and can stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

Does HKSAR passport need visa to Canada?

Holders of HKSAR passports are visa exempt and may apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) should they wish to come to Canada.

Can Hong Kong passport enter UK?

If you’re from Hong Kong and are a British national (overseas) you and your family members can apply for a British National (Overseas) visa. This is known as a BNO visa. It allows you to live, work and study in the UK.

Can I get Hong Kong citizenship?

Hong Kong calls its citizenship ‘permanent residency’ which you are able to get if you live there for seven years. If you are a Hong KongPermanent Resident with PRC nationality, then you are able to get a Hong Kong passport. Nevertheless, this still requires that you are a native of the PRC.