Renewing HKSAR Passport
Dec 1, 2018, 3:33 am
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Renewing HKSAR Passport
I reside overseas but my passport is due for renewal.
Has anyone tried using the online application?
What is the processing period as I will most probably be in HK for 1-2 days to collect the new passport in person.
I tried looking at the gov. website, but very vague on timeframes. (around 10 working days)
BTW, I do not require my SAR passport for travel.
Has anyone tried using the online application?
What is the processing period as I will most probably be in HK for 1-2 days to collect the new passport in person.
I tried looking at the gov. website, but very vague on timeframes. (around 10 working days)
BTW, I do not require my SAR passport for travel.
Dec 1, 2018, 5:12 am
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I am worried CTS might ask me to show them my SAR Passport again when it is up for renewal.
See: Home Return Permit Renewal
Dec 1, 2018, 7:17 pm
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No HK SAR Passport, No HRP.
It is HK you are talking about, that 10 day is a very accurate estimate. I have picked up my senior, living overseas relatives' passport at the available date.
My curse is that my office is 200m from HKIS building.
It is HK you are talking about, that 10 day is a very accurate estimate. I have picked up my senior, living overseas relatives' passport at the available date.
My curse is that my office is 200m from HKIS building.
Dec 3, 2018, 3:30 am
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I reside overseas but my passport is due for renewal.
Has anyone tried using the online application?
What is the processing period as I will most probably be in HK for 1-2 days to collect the new passport in person.
I tried looking at the gov. website, but very vague on timeframes. (around 10 working days)
BTW, I do not require my SAR passport for travel.
Has anyone tried using the online application?
What is the processing period as I will most probably be in HK for 1-2 days to collect the new passport in person.
I tried looking at the gov. website, but very vague on timeframes. (around 10 working days)
BTW, I do not require my SAR passport for travel.
It's been long before I sign-up for HRP which I cannot comment. However why you want HKSAR passport + HRP instead of Chinese Visa? Once you have that you will lost consulate protection right away as you are considered Chinese National.
Dec 3, 2018, 4:13 am
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You just need to show up after 10-11 business days of the application, then the passport will wait for you at the immigration for 60(?) days for you to pick-up.
It's been long before I sign-up for HRP which I cannot comment. However why you want HKSAR passport + HRP instead of Chinese Visa? Once you have that you will lost consulate protection right away as you are considered Chinese National.
It's been long before I sign-up for HRP which I cannot comment. However why you want HKSAR passport + HRP instead of Chinese Visa? Once you have that you will lost consulate protection right away as you are considered Chinese National.
AFAIK - They have also stopped issuing NEWvisas to Canadian and US passport holders who are born in HK.
Last edited by tentseller; Dec 3, 2018 at 5:36 pm Reason: Clarification of fact presented
Dec 3, 2018, 4:25 am
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A visa is a good alternative, but never had much luck with getting the visa centre to give me a multiple entry visa and I dread going inside visa centre.
Also you cannot get a 10yr visa in my country.
So a HRP is a good backup despite the risks.
Also you cannot get a 10yr visa in my country.
So a HRP is a good backup despite the risks.
Dec 3, 2018, 11:09 am
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Dec 3, 2018, 5:34 pm
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Older HRP data might not be up to date a foreign consulates. The visa application ask if you have other travel documents to enter China.
However, I would be very careful about having a US passport with a China visa and an HRP on me at the same time in China. You will lose your HRP on the spot and will have difficulties with future entries. (I know someone who handed over their passport with visa without removing their HRP in that passport holder.)
Dec 3, 2018, 5:37 pm
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Dec 3, 2018, 8:40 pm
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If you are truly in a position to need consular protection from a "western" country, using a visa to enter the PRC instead of your HRP won't make any difference.
Dec 4, 2018, 1:28 am
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Dec 9, 2018, 5:57 pm
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I reside overseas but my passport is due for renewal.
Has anyone tried using the online application?
What is the processing period as I will most probably be in HK for 1-2 days to collect the new passport in person.
I tried looking at the gov. website, but very vague on timeframes. (around 10 working days)
BTW, I do not require my SAR passport for travel.
Has anyone tried using the online application?
What is the processing period as I will most probably be in HK for 1-2 days to collect the new passport in person.
I tried looking at the gov. website, but very vague on timeframes. (around 10 working days)
BTW, I do not require my SAR passport for travel.
Online application works fine. The only problem is even with the photo verification, some photos may still not pass the requirement, which was my experience. If time is not an issue, mail the application in is a better method.
For the record - if you have a Hong Kong address, it does not matter how you apply.
I can confirm that CTS will not ask for your HKSAR Passport if it is a straight renewal, providing you can provide your HRP and HKID.