By The SUN
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The Immigration Department announced today, Sept 10,
that it has revised the schedule for applying for new Smart identity cards for
residents born in 1957 to 1963, and 1970 to 1976, after the latest suspensions due
to the resurgence of Covid-19 infections.
Those born in 1957, 1958 and 1959 will be able to
apply for their new Smart ID cards until Sept. 26 this year. The same deadline
has been set for those born in 1960 and 1961, and members of the sixth term of
District Councils.
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| Pindutin para sa detalye! |
Those born in 1962 and 1963 can apply between now and Jan. 30 next year.
Those born in 1970, 1971 and 1972 can
start applying on Nov 2 until Apr 30, 2021.
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The previous call-up period for those born between 1975 and 1976 has been recalled. Those born in these years will have to wait for a new announcement on when they can apply for their Smart ID.
The revised schedule is as follows:
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Eligible persons |
Revised application period |
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Holders of existing HKICs born in 1957, 1958 or 1959 |
November 16, 2019 - September 26, 2020 |
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Holders of existing HKICs born in 1960 or 1961, and
members of the sixth term of the District Councils |
February 18 - September 26, 2020 |
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Holders of existing HKICs born in 1962 or 1963 |
July 28, 2020 - January 30, 2021 |
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Holders of existing HKICs born in 1970, 1971 or 1972 |
November 2, 2020 - April 30, 2021 |
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Holders of existing HKICs born in 1973 or 1974 |
The application period previously announced is no
longer applicable. The relevant call-up programme will be announced
separately. |
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Holders of existing HKICs born in 1975 or 1976 |
The application period previously announced is no
longer applicable. The relevant call-up programme will be announced
separately. |
The ID card replacement program was again suspended from Jul
20 to Aug 23 this year after a spike in the number of new infections across the
city. The scheme has gradually resumed since Aug 24.
| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
An Immigration spokesman said in a
statement: "Having considered that the replacement of HKICs may be
affected again if there is any sudden turn in the epidemic situation, the
Amendment Order repeals the previous call-up program for holders of HK Identity
Cards born between 1973 and 1976 in order to avoid public confusion caused by
multiple adjustments. When the epidemic stabilises, the Secretary for Security
will designate the call-up program for the relevant years of birth. The ImmD
will then make announcements through different channels as soon as possible so
that the public will be informed of the latest arrangements."
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Those due for a replacement may make appointment bookings via www.gov.hk/newicbooking or by calling the 24-hour telephone booking hotline 2121 1234. Applicants can also pre-fill the application form when making appointment bookings through the Internet or the mobile application to save the waiting time.
For more details, please visit the website www.smartid.gov.hk or
call Immigration’s enquiry hotline at 2824 6111.
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| PADALA NA! |
