REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - CHAPTER 177A REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - LONG TITLE Empowering section VerDate:30/06/1997 (Cap 177, section 7) [1 June 1960] (G.N.A. 41 of 1960) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 1 Citation VerDate:30/06/1997 These regulations may be cited as the Registration of Persons Regulations. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:02/01/2004 (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "consul" (領事) means a consul de carriere officially appointed as such by the government of the appropriate foreign state, who is not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of his appointment was not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973; 23 of 1998 s. 2) "consular staff" (領事館職員) means those members of the staff of a consul who have been appointed to their positions by the government of the appropriate foreign state, who are not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of their appointment were not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973; 23 of 1998 s. 2) "excluded person" (被排除的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25A; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "Head of the EC Office" (歐共體辦事處主任), and "a member of the EC Office" (歐共體辦事處 人員), mean respectively the Head, and a member, of the Office of the Commission of the European Communities in Hong Kong within the meaning of subsection (2) or (4), as the case may be, of section 3 of the International Organizations (Privileges and Immunities) (Office of the Commission of the European Communities) Order (Cap 558 sub. leg. A) who- (a) is not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong; and (b) is a national of a Member State of the European Communities but is not a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; (L.N. 165 of 2003) "portable identity card reader" (便攜式身分證閱讀器) means an instrument which- (a) can reproduce, from the data stored in the chip embodied in an identity card, any information specified in Schedule 1 but not other information; (b) can scan a person's fingerprint for the purposes of matching with the template referred to in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 and stored in the chip embodied in an identity card; (c) cannot keep record of any fingerprint so scanned; and (d) is of a type approved under regulation 11B; (9 of 2003 s. 8) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) means an office established or set up under section 2(3) of the Ordinance; "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) means a replacement identity card issued under regulation 13 or 14 in the place of an identity card; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "travel document" (旅行證件) has the meaning assigned to it by section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (L.N. 204 of 1979) (2) Save where the contrary expressly appears, any order or direction required to be made or given by these regulations may be given in writing or verbally. "consul" (領事) "consular staff" (領事館職員) "excluded person" (被排除的人) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) "Head of the EC Office" (歐共體辦事處主任), and "a member of the EC Office" (歐共體辦事處 人員) "portable identity card reader" (便攜式身分證閱讀器) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) "travel document" (旅行證件) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "consul" (領事) means a consul de carriere officially appointed as such by the government of the appropriate foreign state, who is not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of his appointment was not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973; 23 of 1998 s. 2) "consular staff" (領事館職員) means those members of the staff of a consul who have been appointed to their positions by the government of the appropriate foreign state, who are not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of their appointment were not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973; 23 of 1998 s. 2) "excluded person" (被排除的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25A; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "portable identity card reader" (便攜式身分證閱讀器) means an instrument which- (a) can reproduce, from the data stored in the chip embodied in an identity card, any information specified in Schedule 1 but not other information; (b) can scan a person's fingerprint for the purposes of matching with the template referred to in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 and stored in the chip embodied in an identity card; (c) cannot keep record of any fingerprint so scanned; and (d) is of a type approved under regulation 11B; (9 of 2003 s. 8) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) means an office established or set up under section 2(3) of the Ordinance; "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) means a replacement identity card issued under regulation 13 or 14 in the place of an identity card; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "travel document" (旅行證件) has the meaning assigned to it by section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (L.N. 204 of 1979) (2) Save where the contrary expressly appears, any order or direction required to be made or given by these regulations may be given in writing or verbally. "consul" (領事) "consular staff" (領事館職員) "excluded person" (被排除的人) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) "portable identity card reader" (便攜式身分證閱讀器) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) "travel document" (旅行證件) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 23 of 1998 s. 2 (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "consul" (領事) means a consul de carriere officially appointed as such by the government of the appropriate foreign state, who is not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of his appointment was not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973; 23 of 1998 s. 2) "consular staff" (領事館職員) means those members of the staff of a consul who have been appointed to their positions by the government of the appropriate foreign state, who are not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of their appointment were not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973; 23 of 1998 s. 2) "excluded person" (被排除的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25A; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) means an office established or set up under section 2(3) of the Ordinance; "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) means a replacement identity card issued under regulation 13 or 14 in the place of an identity card; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "travel document" (旅行證件) has the meaning assigned to it by section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (L.N. 204 of 1979) (2) Save where the contrary expressly appears, any order or direction required to be made or given by these regulations may be given in writing or verbally. "consul" (領事) "consular staff" (領事館職員) "excluded person" (被排除的人) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) "travel document" (旅行證件) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "consul" (領事) means a consul de carriere or a trade commissioner or other commissioner or special representative officially appointed as such by the United Kingdom or other member of the Commonwealth or by the government of the appropriate foreign power, who is not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of his appointment was not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973) "consular staff" (領事館職員) means those members of the staff of a consul who have been appointed to their positions by the government of the appropriate foreign power, who are not engaged in private occupation for gain in Hong Kong and who at the time of their appointment were not ordinarily resident in Hong Kong; (L.N. 158 of 1973) "excluded person" (被排除的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25A; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) means a person referred to in regulation 25; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) means an office established or set up under section 2(3) of the Ordinance; "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) means a replacement identity card issued under regulation 13 or 14 in the place of an identity card; (L.N. 178 of 1987) "travel document" (旅行證件) has the meaning assigned to it by section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (L.N. 204 of 1979) (2) Save where the contrary expressly appears, any order or direction required to be made or given by these regulations may be given in writing or verbally. "consul" (領事) "consular staff" (領事館職員) "excluded person" (被排除的人) "exempt person" (獲豁免的人) "registration office" (人事登記處辦事處) "replacement identity card" (補領身分證) "travel document" (旅行證件) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3 Duty to register and apply for an identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Every person who is not an exempt person or an excluded person, or is not the holder of a permanent identity card that was issued on an application from outside Hong Kong and who is required by section 3(2) of the Ordinance to apply to be registered, must report to a registration officer, apply to be registered and apply for an identity card- (L.N. 382 of 1989) (a) within 30 days of his entering Hong Kong; or (b) if he is already in Hong Kong when he becomes required by the Ordinance or these regulations to be registered, within 30 days of the date when he is so required, whichever is the sooner. (2) If a registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1) by any person, that that person enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong the registration officer shall, in accordance with these regulations, issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3A Permanent identity cards for purpose of international travel VerDate:23/10/1998 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), every person who is not an exempt person or an excluded person, and who wishes to apply under section 3A of the Ordinance for a permanent identity card shall apply in person to a registration officer for such permanent identity card. (L.N. 250 of 1991) (1A) A person who is an exempt person by virtue of regulation 25(e) or (g) and who wishes to apply for a permanent identity card shall submit to all such steps and furnish such forms and evidence as the Commissioner may specify. (L.N. 260 of 1996) (2) Where a person referred to in subregulation (1) lives outside Hong Kong and is unable to apply in person to a registration officer the applicant shall instead submit to all such steps and furnish such forms and evidence as the Commissioner may specify. (L.N. 250 of 1991) (3) If the registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1), (1A) or (2) by any person, that that person, whether he lives in Hong Kong or elsewhere- (L.N. 260 of 1996) (a) enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong; and (b) is also applying for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport or a certificate of identity, (127 of 1997 s. 16; 28 of 1998 s. 2(1)) the registration officer shall, in accordance with these regulations, issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3A Permanent identity cards for purpose of international travel VerDate:01/07/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), every person who is not an exempt person or an excluded person, and who wishes to apply under section 3A of the Ordinance for a permanent identity card shall apply in person to a registration officer for such permanent identity card. (L.N. 250 of 1991) (1A) A person who is an exempt person by virtue of regulation 25(e) or (g) and who wishes to apply for a permanent identity card shall submit to all such steps and furnish such forms and evidence as the Commissioner may specify. (L.N. 260 of 1996) (2) Where a person referred to in subregulation (1) lives outside Hong Kong and is unable to apply in person to a registration officer the applicant shall instead submit to all such steps and furnish such forms and evidence as the Commissioner may specify. (L.N. 250 of 1991) (3) If the registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1), (1A) or (2) by any person, that that person, whether he lives in Hong Kong or elsewhere- (L.N. 260 of 1996) (a) enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong; and (b) is also applying for a British National (Overseas) passport, a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport or a certificate of identity, (127 of 1997 s. 16) the registration officer shall, in accordance with these regulations, issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3A Permanent identity cards for purpose of international travel VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), every person who is not an exempt person or an excluded person, and who wishes to apply under section 3A of the Ordinance for a permanent identity card shall apply in person to a registration officer for such permanent identity card. (L.N. 250 of 1991) (1A) A person who is an exempt person by virtue of regulation 25(e) or (g) and who wishes to apply for a permanent identity card shall submit to all such steps and furnish such forms and evidence as the Commissioner may specify. (L.N. 260 of 1996) (2) Where a person referred to in subregulation (1) lives outside Hong Kong and is unable to apply in person to a registration officer the applicant shall instead submit to all such steps and furnish such forms and evidence as the Commissioner may specify. (L.N. 250 of 1991) (3) If the registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1), (1A) or (2) by any person, that that person, whether he lives in Hong Kong or elsewhere- (L.N. 260 of 1996) (a) enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong; and (b) is also applying for a British National (Overseas) passport, the registration officer shall, in accordance with these regulations, issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3B New identity cards VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), every person who is not an exempt person or an excluded person, and who is required by section 7B(1) of the Ordinance to apply for an identity card shall apply in person to a registration officer for such identity card. (L.N. 250 of 1991) (2) Without prejudice to subregulation (1) the Commissioner may, in such special circumstances as he may determine, make arrangements for applications for identity cards to be received, and for such identity cards to be collected, at mobile or temporary offices as he may specify. (3) Any person who is issued by a registration officer with a document acknowledging that that person has applied for an identity card under subregulation (1) shall be deemed to have complied with that subregulation. (4) If a registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1) by any person, that that person enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong the registration officer shall, in accordance with these regulations, issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3C Perforated identity cards VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) At the time of applying for an identity card under regulation 3A or 3B the applicant shall present his existing identity card (if any) for it to be converted into a perforated identity card. (2) The registration officer may perforate, with an expiry date, an existing identity card presented under subregulation (1). (3) A perforated identity card shall expire on the date shown by the perforation made under subregulation (2) and shall thereupon cease to be valid. (4) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any perforated identity card which has ceased to be valid under subregulation (3) and surrendered to him by any person under any of these regulations. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3D Holder of permanent identity card not enjoying right of abode in Hong Kong VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Where a registration officer is satisfied that a person to whom a permanent identity card has been issued no longer has, or never had, the right of abode in Hong Kong, he may by such means as he may determine declare the card to be invalid, order it to be surrendered to a registration officer and order the person to whom the card was issued, unless he is an exempt person or an excluded person or lives outside Hong Kong, to apply for an identity card other than a permanent identity card at such place, in such manner, and within such period, as he may require. (2) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any permanent identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (1). (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3E (Repealed) VerDate:30/06/1997 (Repealed L.N. 250 of 1991) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4 Registration, issue and renewal requirements VerDate:02/01/2004 (1) Subject to subregulation (1D), every person who applies for registration under regulation 3 or for an identity card under any of these regulations shall- (a) submit to all such steps as may be reasonably necessary for- (i) the taking of photographs of himself in accordance with any directions given by a registration officer; (ii) the taking and recording of- (A) his left and right thumb-prints; (B) where it is only possible to take one thumb-print from him, his only thumb-print and one other fingerprint; (C) where it is not possible to take any thumb-print from him, his fingerprints of 2 other fingers; (9 of 2003 s. 9) (b) furnish to a registration officer, in such form as the registration officer may require, particulars of- (L.N. 382 of 1989) (i) the full personal name and surname of the applicant; (ii) his residential and business addresses in Hong Kong, if any, and the address to which correspondence should be directed; (iii) the nationality which he claims; (iv) his place of birth; (v) the date (if known) or the year of his birth and the number of his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable); (vi) his sex; (vii) (Repealed 9 of 2003 s. 9) (viii) whether he is married or unmarried and, if he is married, the full personal name and surname and the number of the identity card (if any) of his spouse; (ix) (Repealed 9 of 2003 s. 9) (x) his profession, occupation, trade or employment; (xi) any- (A) travel document bearing an endorsement to the effect that he is authorized under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) to remain in Hong Kong; or (B) document issued under that Ordinance authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, held by him; (9 of 2003 s. 9) (xia) (where the applicant does not have a right of abode in Hong Kong) the conditions of stay (including a limit of stay) imposed in relation to him under section 11 of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (9 of 2003 s. 9) (xii) such further particulars relating to any of the particulars furnished under this paragraph as the registration officer may consider necessary, and shall acknowledge the correctness of the contents of the particulars by signing in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 65 of 1986; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1A) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b), but subject to subregulations (1B) and (1C), the full personal name and surname of an applicant shall be his full personal name and surname entered- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) on his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable), in the case of an applicant born in Hong Kong; (b) on his travel document, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong lawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (c) on the document issued under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong unlawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (d) on his identity card (if any) held by him; and (e) on his certificate of naturalization, in the case of a person who has been naturalized in Hong Kong as a Chinese national, (71 of 1999 s. 3) except that the Commissioner may, if he is satisfied that the applicant is commonly known by another name, accept that name in respect of the applicant. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1B) (a) When applying for an identity card under any of these regulations- (L.N. 178 of 1987) (i) a married woman who was registered under her maiden name may, subject to production to the registration officer of her marriage certificate, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her married name; and (ii) a divorced woman, or a woman whose marriage has been declared null and void, who was registered under her married name may, subject to production to the registration officer of a copy of the decree absolute or the decree of nullity, as the case may be, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her maiden name. (b) The registration officer may grant or refuse an application made under paragraph (a) as he thinks fit. (c) In this subregulation the expressions "null and void" (作廢及無效), "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) have the same meaning as in the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap 179). (L.N. 86 of 1983) (1C) Notwithstanding that an applicant has furnished particulars of his personal name and surname under this regulation, any identity card that is issued to him may- (a) where the applicant has satisfied the Commissioner under subregulation (1A) that he is commonly known by another name, bear that name; (b) bear initials in place of his personal name; and (c) where the personal name and surname are in Chinese, bear their first 6 characters only. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (1D) A registration officer may waive- (a) subject to regulation 3A(2), in the case of an applicant who the registration officer is satisfied lives outside Hong Kong, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (aa) in the case of an applicant who is aged, blind or infirm, and who satisfies a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure his health or the health of others, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (L.N. 260 of 1996) (b) in the case of a person under 11 years of age applying for a permanent identity card, the requirement for the applicant to submit to the steps specified in subregulation (1)(a); (c) the requirement for an applicant to furnish all or any of the particulars specified in subregulation (1)(b), if the registration officer considers that he already has in his possession sufficient details of those particulars. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) If an applicant is unable to write, or if he so wishes, he shall dictate the particulars under subregulation (1)(b) to a registration officer or to any person authorized in writing by the Commissioner for the purpose, and, upon completion, the applicant shall acknowledge the correctness of the particulars by affixing his signature, fingerprint or mark in the presence of the registration officer or the person authorized as aforesaid in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (3) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) Notwithstanding subregulations (1) and (2)- (a) an applicant who is a consul may furnish, and the registration officer may accept, suitable passport size photographs- (i) of the consul and of the spouse and dependent children of the age of 11 years and above of the consul; and (ii) of the consular staff of the consul and of their spouses and their dependent children of the age of 11 years and above; and (b) an applicant who is the Head of the EC Office may furnish, and the registration officer may accept, suitable passport size photographs- (i) of the Head of the EC Office and of the spouse and dependent children of the age of 11 years and above of the Head of the EC Office; and (ii) of any member of the EC Office and of the spouse and dependent children of the age of 11 years and above of such member, and the recording of their fingerprints shall not be required. (L.N. 165 of 2003) (L.N. 158 of 1973) "null and void" (作廢及無效), "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4 Registration, issue and renewal requirements VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) Subject to subregulation (1D), every person who applies for registration under regulation 3 or for an identity card under any of these regulations shall- (a) submit to all such steps as may be reasonably necessary for- (i) the taking of photographs of himself in accordance with any directions given by a registration officer; (ii) the taking and recording of- (A) his left and right thumb-prints; (B) where it is only possible to take one thumb-print from him, his only thumb-print and one other fingerprint; (C) where it is not possible to take any thumb-print from him, his fingerprints of 2 other fingers; (9 of 2003 s. 9) (b) furnish to a registration officer, in such form as the registration officer may require, particulars of- (L.N. 382 of 1989) (i) the full personal name and surname of the applicant; (ii) his residential and business addresses in Hong Kong, if any, and the address to which correspondence should be directed; (iii) the nationality which he claims; (iv) his place of birth; (v) the date (if known) or the year of his birth and the number of his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable); (vi) his sex; (vii) (Repealed 9 of 2003 s. 9) (viii) whether he is married or unmarried and, if he is married, the full personal name and surname and the number of the identity card (if any) of his spouse; (ix) (Repealed 9 of 2003 s. 9) (x) his profession, occupation, trade or employment; (xi) any- (A) travel document bearing an endorsement to the effect that he is authorized under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) to remain in Hong Kong; or (B) document issued under that Ordinance authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, held by him; (9 of 2003 s. 9) (xia) (where the applicant does not have a right of abode in Hong Kong) the conditions of stay (including a limit of stay) imposed in relation to him under section 11 of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (9 of 2003 s. 9) (xii) such further particulars relating to any of the particulars furnished under this paragraph as the registration officer may consider necessary, and shall acknowledge the correctness of the contents of the particulars by signing in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 65 of 1986; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1A) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b), but subject to subregulations (1B) and (1C), the full personal name and surname of an applicant shall be his full personal name and surname entered- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) on his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable), in the case of an applicant born in Hong Kong; (b) on his travel document, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong lawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (c) on the document issued under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong unlawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (d) on his identity card (if any) held by him; and (e) on his certificate of naturalization, in the case of a person who has been naturalized in Hong Kong as a Chinese national, (71 of 1999 s. 3) except that the Commissioner may, if he is satisfied that the applicant is commonly known by another name, accept that name in respect of the applicant. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1B) (a) When applying for an identity card under any of these regulations- (L.N. 178 of 1987) (i) a married woman who was registered under her maiden name may, subject to production to the registration officer of her marriage certificate, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her married name; and (ii) a divorced woman, or a woman whose marriage has been declared null and void, who was registered under her married name may, subject to production to the registration officer of a copy of the decree absolute or the decree of nullity, as the case may be, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her maiden name. (b) The registration officer may grant or refuse an application made under paragraph (a) as he thinks fit. (c) In this subregulation the expressions "null and void" (作廢及無效), "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) have the same meaning as in the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap 179). (L.N. 86 of 1983) (1C) Notwithstanding that an applicant has furnished particulars of his personal name and surname under this regulation, any identity card that is issued to him may- (a) where the applicant has satisfied the Commissioner under subregulation (1A) that he is commonly known by another name, bear that name; (b) bear initials in place of his personal name; and (c) where the personal name and surname are in Chinese, bear their first 6 characters only. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (1D) A registration officer may waive- (a) subject to regulation 3A(2), in the case of an applicant who the registration officer is satisfied lives outside Hong Kong, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (aa) in the case of an applicant who is aged, blind or infirm, and who satisfies a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure his health or the health of others, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (L.N. 260 of 1996) (b) in the case of a person under 11 years of age applying for a permanent identity card, the requirement for the applicant to submit to the steps specified in subregulation (1)(a); (c) the requirement for an applicant to furnish all or any of the particulars specified in subregulation (1)(b), if the registration officer considers that he already has in his possession sufficient details of those particulars. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) If an applicant is unable to write, or if he so wishes, he shall dictate the particulars under subregulation (1)(b) to a registration officer or to any person authorized in writing by the Commissioner for the purpose, and, upon completion, the applicant shall acknowledge the correctness of the particulars by affixing his signature, fingerprint or mark in the presence of the registration officer or the person authorized as aforesaid in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (3) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) Notwithstanding subregulations (1) and (2), an applicant who is a consul may furnish, and the registration officer may accept, suitable passport size photographs of the consul, the spouse and dependent children of the age of 11 years and above of the consul and of the consular staff of the consul, their spouses and their dependent children of the age of 11 years and above, and the recording of their fingerprints shall not be required. (L.N. 33 of 1980; L.N. 178 of 1987; 9 of 2003 s. 9) (L.N. 158 of 1973) "null and void" (作廢及無效), "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4 Registration, issue and renewal requirements VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 71 of 1999 s. 3 (1) Subject to subregulation (1D), every person who applies for registration under regulation 3 or for an identity card under any of these regulations shall- (a) submit to all such steps as may be reasonably necessary for- (i) the taking of photographs of himself in accordance with any directions given by a registration officer; (ii) the taking and recording of his left thumb-print or alternatively, if that is not possible, of such other single fingerprint; (b) furnish to a registration officer, in such form as the registration officer may require, particulars of- (L.N. 382 of 1989) (i) the full personal name and surname of the applicant; (ii) his residential and business addresses in Hong Kong, if any, and the address to which correspondence should be directed; (iii) the nationality which he claims; (iv) his place of birth; (v) the date (if known) or the year of his birth and the number of his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable); (vi) his sex; (vii) in the case of a person entering Hong Kong, every country or place in which he has resided continuously for a period of 6 months or more, prior to his entering Hong Kong; (71 of 1999 s. 3) (viii) whether he is married or unmarried and, if he is married, the full personal name and surname and the number of the identity card (if any) of his spouse; (ix) the full personal names and surnames, ages and sex of his children (if any); (x) his profession, occupation, trade or employment; (xi) any travel document, or document issued under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, held by him; (xii) such further particulars relating to any of the particulars furnished under this paragraph as the registration officer may consider necessary, and shall acknowledge the correctness of the contents of the particulars by signing in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 65 of 1986; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1A) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b), but subject to subregulations (1B) and (1C), the full personal name and surname of an applicant shall be his full personal name and surname entered- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) on his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable), in the case of an applicant born in Hong Kong; (b) on his travel document, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong lawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (c) on the document issued under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong unlawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (d) on his identity card (if any) held by him; and (e) on his certificate of naturalization, in the case of a person who has been naturalized in Hong Kong as a Chinese national, (71 of 1999 s. 3) except that the Commissioner may, if he is satisfied that the applicant is commonly known by another name, accept that name in respect of the applicant. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1B) (a) When applying for an identity card under any of these regulations- (L.N. 178 of 1987) (i) a married woman who was registered under her maiden name may, subject to production to the registration officer of her marriage certificate, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her married name; and (ii) a divorced woman, or a woman whose marriage has been declared null and void, who was registered under her married name may, subject to production to the registration officer of a copy of the decree absolute or the decree of nullity, as the case may be, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her maiden name. (b) The registration officer may grant or refuse an application made under paragraph (a) as he thinks fit. (c) In this subregulation the expressions "null and void" (作廢及無效), "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) have the same meaning as in the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap 179). (L.N. 86 of 1983) (1C) Notwithstanding that an applicant has furnished particulars of his personal name and surname under this regulation, any identity card that is issued to him may- (a) where the applicant has satisfied the Commissioner under subregulation (1A) that he is commonly known by another name, bear that name; (b) bear initials in place of his personal name; and (c) where the personal name and surname are in Chinese, bear their first 6 characters only. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (1D) A registration officer may waive- (a) subject to regulation 3A(2), in the case of an applicant who the registration officer is satisfied lives outside Hong Kong, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (aa) in the case of an applicant who is aged, blind or infirm, and who satisfies a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure his health or the health of others, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (L.N. 260 of 1996) (b) in the case of a person under 11 years of age applying for a permanent identity card, the requirement for the applicant to submit to the steps specified in subregulation (1)(a); (c) the requirement for an applicant to furnish all or any of the particulars specified in subregulation (1)(b), if the registration officer considers that he already has in his possession sufficient details of those particulars. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) If an applicant is unable to write, or if he so wishes, he shall dictate the particulars under subregulation (1)(b) to a registration officer or to any person authorized in writing by the Commissioner for the purpose, and, upon completion, the applicant shall acknowledge the correctness of the particulars by affixing his signature, fingerprint or mark in the presence of the registration officer or the person authorized as aforesaid in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (3) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) Notwithstanding subregulations (1) and (2), an applicant who is a consul may furnish, and the registration officer may accept, suitable passport size photographs of the consul, the spouse and dependent children of the age of 11 years and above of the consul and of the consular staff of the consul, their spouses and their dependent children of the age of 11 years and above, and the recording of their left thumb-prints or other single fingerprints shall not be required. (L.N. 33 of 1980; L.N. 178 of 1987) (L.N. 158 of 1973) "null and void" (作廢及無效), "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4 Registration, issue and renewal requirements VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (1D), every person who applies for registration under regulation 3 or for an identity card under any of these regulations shall- (a) submit to all such steps as may be reasonably necessary for- (i) the taking of photographs of himself in accordance with any directions given by a registration officer; (ii) the taking and recording of his left thumb-print or alternatively, if that is not possible, of such other single fingerprint; (b) furnish to a registration officer, in such form as the registration officer may require, particulars of- (L.N. 382 of 1989) (i) the full personal name and surname of the applicant; (ii) his residential and business addresses in Hong Kong, if any, and the address to which correspondence should be directed; (iii) the nationality which he claims; (iv) his place of birth; (v) the date (if known) or the year of his birth and the number of his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable); (vi) his sex; (vii) in the case of a person entering Hong Kong, every country in which he has resided continuously for a period of 6 months or more, prior to his entering Hong Kong; (viii) whether he is married or unmarried and, if he is married, the full personal name and surname and the number of the identity card (if any) of his spouse; (ix) the full personal names and surnames, ages and sex of his children (if any); (x) his profession, occupation, trade or employment; (xi) any travel document, or document issued under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, held by him; (xii) such further particulars relating to any of the particulars furnished under this paragraph as the registration officer may consider necessary, and shall acknowledge the correctness of the contents of the particulars by signing in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 65 of 1986; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1A) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b), but subject to subregulations (1B) and (1C), the full personal name and surname of an applicant shall be his full personal name and surname entered- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) on his birth certificate or adoption certificate (if applicable), in the case of an applicant born in Hong Kong; (b) on his travel document, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong lawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (c) on the document issued under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong, in the case of an applicant who has landed in Hong Kong unlawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (d) on his identity card (if any) held by him; and (e) on his certificate of naturalization, in the case of a person who has been naturalized in Hong Kong, except that the Commissioner may, if he is satisfied that the applicant is commonly known by another name, accept that name in respect of the applicant. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 178 of 1987) (1B) (a) When applying for an identity card under any of these regulations- (L.N. 178 of 1987) (i) a married woman who was registered under her maiden name may, subject to production to the registration officer of her marriage certificate, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her married name; and (ii) a divorced woman, or a woman whose marriage has been declared null and void, who was registered under her married name may, subject to production to the registration officer of a copy of the decree absolute or the decree of nullity, as the case may be, apply in writing for her identity card to be issued or renewed in her maiden name. (b) The registration officer may grant or refuse an application made under paragraph (a) as he thinks fit. (c) In this subregulation the expressions "null and void", (作廢及無效) "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) have the same meaning as in the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap 179). (L.N. 86 of 1983) (1C) Notwithstanding that an applicant has furnished particulars of his personal name and surname under this regulation, any identity card that is issued to him may- (a) where the applicant has satisfied the Commissioner under subregulation (1A) that he is commonly known by another name, bear that name; (b) bear initials in place of his personal name; and (c) where the personal name and surname are in Chinese, bear their first 6 characters only. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (1D) A registration officer may waive- (a) subject to regulation 3A(2), in the case of an applicant who the registration officer is satisfied lives outside Hong Kong, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (aa) in the case of an applicant who is aged, blind or infirm, and who satisfies a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure his health or the health of others, all or any of the requirements of subregulation (1); (L.N. 260 of 1996) (b) in the case of a person under 11 years of age applying for a permanent identity card, the requirement for the applicant to submit to the steps specified in subregulation (1)(a); (c) the requirement for an applicant to furnish all or any of the particulars specified in subregulation (1)(b), if the registration officer considers that he already has in his possession sufficient details of those particulars. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) If an applicant is unable to write, or if he so wishes, he shall dictate the particulars under subregulation (1)(b) to a registration officer or to any person authorized in writing by the Commissioner for the purpose, and, upon completion, the applicant shall acknowledge the correctness of the particulars by affixing his signature, fingerprint or mark in the presence of the registration officer or the person authorized as aforesaid in such place in the form as may be indicated. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (3) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) Notwithstanding subregulations (1) and (2), an applicant who is a consul may furnish, and the registration officer may accept, suitable passport size photographs of the consul, the spouse and dependent children of the age of 11 years and above of the consul and of the consular staff of the consul, their spouses and their dependent children of the age of 11 years and above, and the recording of their left thumb-prints or other single fingerprints shall not be required. (L.N. 33 of 1980; L.N. 178 of 1987) (L.N. 158 of 1973) "null and void" (作廢及無效), "decree absolute" (絕對判令) and "decree of nullity" (婚姻無效判令) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4A Inclusion of certain particulars and data with consent VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) Without prejudice to regulation 5(1)(a), the Commissioner or any person acting pursuant to a permission given by the Commissioner may, for the purposes referred to in column 1 of Schedule 5 and with the consent of the applicant for an identity card or the person to whom an identity card relates- (a) include in the identity card the information or particulars; and (b) store in the chip embodied in the identity card the data, referred to in column 2 of Schedule 5 which are not information, particulars or data specified in regulation 4(1) or Schedule 1. (2) If- (a) the Commissioner or any person acting pursuant to a permission under subregulation (1) has stored any data in a chip embodied in an identity card under that subregulation with the consent of the person to whom the identity card relates; and (b) the person to whom the identity card relates presents the identity card to the Commissioner or the person acting pursuant to such permission, as the case may be, and requests the removal of such data from the chip, the Commissioner or the person acting pursuant to such permission, as the case may be, shall as soon as practicable remove the data from the chip. (3) A permission referred to in subregulation (1) may be- (a) given by the Commissioner- (i) to any person or any class of persons; or (ii) generally or in a particular case, in such manner; and (b) subject to such condition, as the Commissioner thinks fit. (9 of 2003 s. 10) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 5 Delivery of identity cards VerDate:02/01/2004 (1) Subject to subregulation (1A), after due compliance by any applicant with the provisions of regulation 4 and the payment by him to the registration officer of the appropriate fee (if any) prescribed in Schedule 2, the registration officer shall cause to be prepared for collection by such applicant an identity card- (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) in a form approved by the Chief Executive in Council containing such of the information specified in Schedule 1 as is appropriate to an identity card of the type for which the applicant is eligible; or (b) in a form approved by the Chief Executive in respect of- (L.N. 165 of 2003) (i) consuls, consular staff and their spouses and dependent children; and (ii) the Head and members of the EC Office and their spouses and dependent children. (71 of 1999 s.3; L.N. 165 of 2003) (1A) The registration officer shall not cause an identity card to be prepared in the case of an applicant who- (a) has landed in Hong Kong unlawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115), unless the applicant is in possession of a document issued under that Ordinance authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong; or (b) is in Hong Kong in breach of a limit of stay imposed upon the applicant under that Ordinance. (L.N. 298 of 1981) (1B) An identity card prepared under subregulation (1)- (a) shall be collected by the applicant within 120 days after the date of the application or such other period as the registration officer may specify by notice in writing served upon the applicant; or (b) may, in the discretion of the registration officer, after the expiry of the period provided for its collection under paragraph (a), be sent by post to the applicant. (1C) At the time of collection of an identity card prepared under subregulation (1) the applicant shall surrender his perforated identity card (if any) to the registration officer and if he fails to do so the registration officer may refuse to deliver the identity card prepared under subregulation (1). (2) Without prejudice to subregulation (1B)(b), if any identity card is not collected by the person to whom it refers from the office of the Commissioner or from such other place as the registration officer may specify by notice in writing served upon such person, within 30 days after the expiration of the period of 120 days referred to in subregulation (1B)(a) or such other period as the registration officer may have specified by notice in writing served upon such person, such identity card may be destroyed and such person shall be deemed not to have applied for registration under regulation 3 or for the issue of an identity card under any of these regulations. (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 187 of 1974; L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983) (3) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) Notwithstanding that an applicant has committed an offence under these regulations or under an order by the Secretary for Security under the Ordinance by failing to apply for an identity card within the time prescribed, without prejudice to any prosecution for such an offence, the registration officer may, if he thinks fit, prepare an identity card for collection by such applicant. (L.N. 86 of 1983) (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 5 Delivery of identity cards VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 71 of 1999 s. 3 (1) Subject to subregulation (1A), after due compliance by any applicant with the provisions of regulation 4 and the payment by him to the registration officer of the appropriate fee (if any) prescribed in Schedule 2, the registration officer shall cause to be prepared for collection by such applicant an identity card- (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) in a form approved by the Chief Executive in Council containing such of the information specified in Schedule 1 as is appropriate to an identity card of the type for which the applicant is eligible; or (b) in a form approved by the Chief Executive in respect of consuls, consular staff and their spouses and dependent children. (71 of 1999 s. 3) (1A) The registration officer shall not cause an identity card to be prepared in the case of an applicant who- (a) has landed in Hong Kong unlawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115), unless the applicant is in possession of a document issued under that Ordinance authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong; or (b) is in Hong Kong in breach of a limit of stay imposed upon the applicant under that Ordinance. (L.N. 298 of 1981) (1B) An identity card prepared under subregulation (1)- (a) shall be collected by the applicant within 120 days after the date of the application or such other period as the registration officer may specify by notice in writing served upon the applicant; or (b) may, in the discretion of the registration officer, after the expiry of the period provided for its collection under paragraph (a), be sent by post to the applicant. (1C) At the time of collection of an identity card prepared under subregulation (1) the applicant shall surrender his perforated identity card (if any) to the registration officer and if he fails to do so the registration officer may refuse to deliver the identity card prepared under subregulation (1). (2) Without prejudice to subregulation (1B)(b), if any identity card is not collected by the person to whom it refers from the office of the Commissioner or from such other place as the registration officer may specify by notice in writing served upon such person, within 30 days after the expiration of the period of 120 days referred to in subregulation (1B)(a) or such other period as the registration officer may have specified by notice in writing served upon such person, such identity card may be destroyed and such person shall be deemed not to have applied for registration under regulation 3 or for the issue of an identity card under any of these regulations. (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 187 of 1974; L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983) (3) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) Notwithstanding that an applicant has committed an offence under these regulations or under an order by the Secretary for Security under the Ordinance by failing to apply for an identity card within the time prescribed, without prejudice to any prosecution for such an offence, the registration officer may, if he thinks fit, prepare an identity card for collection by such applicant. (L.N. 86 of 1983) (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 5 Delivery of identity cards VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (1A), after due compliance by any applicant with the provisions of regulation 4 and the payment by him to the registration officer of the appropriate fee (if any) prescribed in Schedule 2, the registration officer shall cause to be prepared for collection by such applicant an identity card- (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) in a form approved by the Governor in Council containing such of the information specified in Schedule 1 as is appropriate to an identity card of the type for which the applicant is eligible; or (b) in a form approved by the Governor in respect of consuls, consular staff and their spouses and dependent children. (1A) The registration officer shall not cause an identity card to be prepared in the case of an applicant who- (a) has landed in Hong Kong unlawfully within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115), unless the applicant is in possession of a document issued under that Ordinance authorizing him to remain in Hong Kong; or (b) is in Hong Kong in breach of a limit of stay imposed upon the applicant under that Ordinance. (L.N. 298 of 1981) (1B) An identity card prepared under subregulation (1)- (a) shall be collected by the applicant within 120 days after the date of the application or such other period as the registration officer may specify by notice in writing served upon the applicant; or (b) may, in the discretion of the registration officer, after the expiry of the period provided for its collection under paragraph (a), be sent by post to the applicant. (1C) At the time of collection of an identity card prepared under subregulation (1) the applicant shall surrender his perforated identity card (if any) to the registration officer and if he fails to do so the registration officer may refuse to deliver the identity card prepared under subregulation (1). (2) Without prejudice to subregulation (1B)(b), if any identity card is not collected by the person to whom it refers from the office of the Commissioner or from such other place as the registration officer may specify by notice in writing served upon such person, within 30 days after the expiration of the period of 120 days referred to in subregulation (1B)(a) or such other period as the registration officer may have specified by notice in writing served upon such person, such identity card may be destroyed and such person shall be deemed not to have applied for registration under regulation 3 or for the issue of an identity card under any of these regulations. (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 187 of 1974; L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 86 of 1983) (3) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) Notwithstanding that an applicant has committed an offence under these regulations or under an order by the Secretary for Security under the Ordinance by failing to apply for an identity card within the time prescribed, without prejudice to any prosecution for such an offence, the registration officer may, if he thinks fit, prepare an identity card for collection by such applicant. (L.N. 86 of 1983) (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 6 Renewal of young person's identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Every person who is under 11 years of age and is the holder of a permanent identity card shall- (a) within 30 days of his 11th birthday; or (b) if he is outside Hong Kong on that birthday, within 30 days of his return to Hong Kong, report to a registration officer, surrender that card and apply for an identity card in place of that card. (2) Every person who is under 18 years of age and is the holder of an identity card shall- (a) within 30 days of his 18th birthday; or (b) if he is outside Hong Kong on that birthday, within 30 days of his return to Hong Kong, report to a registration officer, surrender that card and apply for an identity card in place of that card. (3) If a registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1) or (2) by any person, that that person enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong the registration officer shall issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (4) An identity card surrendered to a registration officer under subregulation (1) or (2) shall thereupon cease to be valid. (5) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (1) or (2). (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 7 Invalidity of young person's identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 An identity card not surrendered to a registration officer under regulation 6(1) or (2) shall cease to be valid- (a) in the case of subregulation (1) of that regulation- (i) 30 days after the holder's 11th birthday; or (ii) if he is outside Hong Kong on that birthday, 30 days after his return to Hong Kong; or (b) in the case of subregulation (2) of that regulation- (i) 30 days after the holder's 18th birthday; or (ii) if he is outside Hong Kong on that birthday, 30 days after his return to Hong Kong. (L.N. 382 of 1989) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 7A Renewal of permanent identity card issued abroad on return to Hong Kong VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Every person who is not an exempt person or an excluded person, and is the holder of a permanent identity card that was issued on an application from outside Hong Kong, shall- (a) within 30 days of his return to Hong Kong; or (b) if he enters Hong Kong for the first time, within 30 days of his entering Hong Kong, report to a registration officer, surrender that card and apply for an identity card in place of that card. (2) If a registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1) by any person that that person enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong the registration officer shall issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (3) An identity card surrendered to a registration officer under subregulation (1) shall thereupon cease to be valid. (4) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (1). (L.N. 382 of 1989) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 7B Invalidity of permanent identity card issued abroad VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Where a registration officer is satisfied that a person to whom a permanent identity card that was issued on an application from outside Hong Kong has not complied with regulation 7A(1), he may by such means as he may determine declare the card to be invalid, order it to be surrendered to a registration officer and order the person to whom the card was issued to apply for an identity card at such place, in such manner, and within such period, as he may require. (2) If a registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1) by any person, that that person enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong the registration officer shall issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (3) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (1). (L.N. 382 of 1989) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8 Duty to keep and maintain records VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) The Commissioner shall for the purposes of the Ordinance and these regulations keep such records as he may consider necessary which shall contain all the names of an applicant and the particulars furnished by him under regulation 4(1)(b) and such other particulars as the Commissioner may, in any particular case, consider necessary. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) For the purposes of such records or for such other purposes as a registration officer may consider necessary, he may record fingerprints, information and documents furnished or made for the purposes of registration or for the issue or renewal of an identity card by- (a) photographing; (b) scanning; or (c) image capturing. (9 of 2003 s. 11) (3) A registration officer shall destroy identity cards, photographs, fingerprints, information and documents furnished by applicants which are in his possession- (a) when he considers that such identity cards, photographs, fingerprints, information and documents are obsolete and no longer required; or (b) when so ordered by the Chief Secretary for Administration. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 362 of 1997) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8 Duty to keep and maintain records VerDate:01/07/1997 (1) The Commissioner shall for the purposes of the Ordinance and these regulations keep such records as he may consider necessary which shall contain all the names of an applicant and the particulars furnished by him under regulation 4(1)(b) and such other particulars as the Commissioner may, in any particular case, consider necessary. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) For the purposes of such records or for such other purposes as a registration officer may consider necessary, he may photograph fingerprints, information and documents furnished or made for the purposes of registration or for the issue or renewal of an identity card. (L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987) (3) A registration officer shall destroy identity cards, photographs, fingerprints, information and documents furnished by applicants which are in his possession- (a) when he considers that such identity cards, photographs, fingerprints, information and documents are obsolete and no longer required; or (b) when so ordered by the Chief Secretary for Administration. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 362 of 1997) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8 Duty to keep and maintain records VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner shall for the purposes of the Ordinance and these regulations keep such records as he may consider necessary which shall contain all the names of an applicant and the particulars furnished by him under regulation 4(1)(b) and such other particulars as the Commissioner may, in any particular case, consider necessary. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) For the purposes of such records or for such other purposes as a registration officer may consider necessary, he may photograph fingerprints, information and documents furnished or made for the purposes of registration or for the issue or renewal of an identity card. (L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987) (3) A registration officer shall destroy identity cards, photographs, fingerprints, information and documents furnished by applicants which are in his possession- (a) when he considers that such identity cards, photographs, fingerprints, information and documents are obsolete and no longer required; or (b) when so ordered by the Chief Secretary. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 9 Power to call for further information VerDate:30/06/1997 Any registration officer may- (a) summon before him any person (including the head of a family) and require him to answer any question which he may reasonably consider necessary to ask him for the purpose of the carrying out of the provisions of the Ordinance or of these regulations; (L.N. 178 of 1987) (b) require any applicant to make such declaration, under oath or otherwise, or furnish such further particulars, or produce such documents, as he may reasonably require; (L.N. 204 of 1979) (c) require any applicant who has to comply with the provisions of regulation 4(2) to make such declaration, under oath or otherwise, or furnish such further particulars, or produce such documents, as he may reasonably require. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10 Responsibility for custody of identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 Subject to the provisions of these regulations- (a) the applicant, other than a person under 18 years of age, to whom an identity card has been issued, shall be responsible for the custody thereof; and (L.N. 158 of 1973) (b) the head of a family the members of whose family have been issued with identity cards shall be responsible for the custody thereof. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Duty to carry and produce identity card VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) The Chief Executive in Council may, by order published in the Gazette, require that every person, or every person of such class or such description as may be specified in the order, shall carry his identity card when in such area or place, on such occasion, for such purpose or in such circumstance as may be specified in the order. (L.N. 176 of 1979; 71 of 1999 s. 3) (2) During the currency of an order made under subregulation (1) any person or member of a class of persons authorized for the purpose by the Commissioner of Police, any police officer or member of the Immigration Service, in uniform or on production of his authority if required, may require any person to whom the order relates to produce his identity card on demand for inspection. (L.N. 176 of 1979) (2A) Any person who is required by an order made under this regulation to carry his identity card and who is required under this regulation to produce his identity card on demand and fails to do so commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 1 year. (L.N. 176 of 1979; L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 25 of 1996) (3) For the purposes of identification any police officer or person or persons so authorized may, during the currency of an order made under subregulation (1), at any time take 2 fingerprints and written signature (if such person is able to write) of any person who he believes to be of 11 years of age or over and any person whose fingerprint and written signature are required under this regulation shall submit to all such steps as may be reasonably necessary for the taking thereof. (L.N. 158 of 1973; 9 of 2003 s. 12) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Duty to carry and produce identity card VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 71 of 1999 s. 3 (1) The Chief Executive in Council may, by order published in the Gazette, require that every person, or every person of such class or such description as may be specified in the order, shall carry his identity card when in such area or place, on such occasion, for such purpose or in such circumstance as may be specified in the order. (L.N. 176 of 1979; 71 of 1999 s. 3) (2) During the currency of an order made under subregulation (1) any person or member of a class of persons authorized for the purpose by the Commissioner of Police, any police officer or member of the Immigration Service, in uniform or on production of his authority if required, may require any person to whom the order relates to produce his identity card on demand for inspection. (L.N. 176 of 1979) (2A) Any person who is required by an order made under this regulation to carry his identity card and who is required under this regulation to produce his identity card on demand and fails to do so commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 1 year. (L.N. 176 of 1979; L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 25 of 1996) (3) For the purposes of identification any police officer or person or persons so authorized may, during the currency of an order made under subregulation (1), at any time take the left thumb-print, or, if this is not possible, such other single fingerprint and written signature (if such person is able to write) of any person who he believes to be of 11 years of age or over and any person whose fingerprint and written signature are required under this regulation shall submit to all such steps as may be reasonably necessary for the taking thereof. (L.N. 158 of 1973) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Duty to carry and produce identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Governor in Council may, by order published in the Gazette, require that every person, or every person of such class or such description as may be specified in the order, shall carry his identity card when in such area or place, on such occasion, for such purpose or in such circumstance as may be specified in the order. (L.N. 176 of 1979) (2) During the currency of an order made under subregulation (1) any person or member of a class of persons authorized for the purpose by the Commissioner of Police, any police officer or member of the Immigration Service, in uniform or on production of his authority if required, may require any person to whom the order relates to produce his identity card on demand for inspection. (L.N. 176 of 1979) (2A) Any person who is required by an order made under this regulation to carry his identity card and who is required under this regulation to produce his identity card on demand and fails to do so commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 1 year. (L.N. 176 of 1979; L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 25 of 1996) (3) For the purposes of identification any police officer or person or persons so authorized may, during the currency of an order made under subregulation (1), at any time take the left thumb-print, or, if this is not possible, such other single fingerprint and written signature (if such person is able to write) of any person who he believes to be of 11 years of age or over and any person whose fingerprint and written signature are required under this regulation shall submit to all such steps as may be reasonably necessary for the taking thereof. (L.N. 158 of 1973) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11A Power to verify identity by fingerprint match VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) If- (a) a person produces his identity card to a police officer or a member of the Immigration Service in compliance with a requirement made under any Ordinance; and (b) the officer or member has reason to believe that the identity card is not issued under the Ordinance to the person, the officer or member may, by using a portable identity card reader- (c) view the information specified in Schedule 1 reproduced from the data stored in the chip embodied in the identity card; (d ) scan the person's thumb-print or other fingerprint; and (e) match the same with the template referred to in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 and stored in the chip embodied in an identity card. (2) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, refuses to allow a police officer or a member of the Immigration Service to view any information or scan any fingerprint under subregulation (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine at level 2. (9 of 2003 s. 13) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11B Approval of portable identity card reader VerDate:12/05/2003 The Commissioner may by notice published in the Gazette approve types of instruments as portable identity card reader for the purpose of regulation 11A. (9 of 2003 s. 13) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12 Prohibition against making alteration to identity card VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) Any person who, without the authority of the Commissioner, makes any mark or entry upon, or erases, cancels or alters any mark or entry contained in, or otherwise defaces, or destroys, an identity card or other document issued for the purposes of the Ordinance or of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence. (L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 382 of 1989) (1A) Any person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse- (a) stores data in a chip; (b) gains access to any data stored in a chip; (c) erases, cancels, alters or adds to any data stored in a chip; or (d ) renders a chip ineffective, shall be guilty of an offence. (9 of 2003 s. 14) (1B) For the purposes of subregulation (1A), a person to whom an identity card relates has lawful authority to gain access to- (a) data specified in Schedule 1 which are stored in the chip embodied in the identity card if he gains such access by using facilities provided by or with the approval of the Government; or (b) data specified in Schedule 5 which are stored in the chip embodied in the identity card if he gains such access only for the purpose for which the data are stored. (9 of 2003 s. 14) (2) Any person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, uses or has in his possession an identity card, or other document issued or required for the purposes of the Ordinance or of these regulations, which is unlawfully altered shall be guilty of an offence. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 298 of 1981; 9 of 2003 s. 14) (2A) Any person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, uses or has in his possession an identity card embodying a chip in respect of which an offence under subregulation (1A) has been committed shall be guilty of an offence. (9 of 2003 s. 14) (3) (Repealed L.N. 382 of 1989) (4) Any person who commits an offence under subregulation (1), (1A), (2) or (2A) shall be liable to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 382 of 1989; L.N. 25 of 1996; 9 of 2003 s. 14) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12 Prohibition against making alteration to identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Any person who, without the authority of the Commissioner, makes any mark or entry upon, or erases, cancels or alters any mark or entry contained in, or otherwise defaces, or destroys, an identity card or other document issued for the purposes of the Ordinance or of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence. (L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 382 of 1989) (2) Any person who, without the authority of the Commissioner, has in his possession an identity card, or other document issued or required for the purposes of the Ordinance or of these regulations, which is defaced or unlawfully altered shall be guilty of an offence. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 298 of 1981) (3) (Repealed L.N. 382 of 1989) (4) Any person who commits an offence under subregulation (1) or (2) shall be liable to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (L.N. 301 of 1980; L.N. 382 of 1989; L.N. 25 of 1996) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13 Duty to notify loss, etc., of identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) If an identity card has been lost, destroyed, damaged or defaced, the person to whom it relates shall- (a) so report to a registration officer within 14 days of such loss, destruction, damage or defacement or, if he is outside Hong Kong at the time of such loss, destruction, damage or defacement, within 14 days of his return to Hong Kong; (L.N. 382 of 1989) (b) in the case of such damage or defacement, surrender that damaged or defaced card to the registration officer within that period; and (c) apply for a replacement identity card in such manner as the registration officer may require. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) A registration officer may- (L.N. 178 of 1987) (a) after production of such evidence, under oath or otherwise as he may require; and (aa) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (b) after such investigation as he may consider necessary; and (ba) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (c) upon such conditions as he may impose; and (d) upon payment to him of the appropriate fee (if any) prescribed in Schedule 2, (G.N.A. 55 of 1961) issue to that person a replacement identity card in the place of the one lost, destroyed, damaged or defaced. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 178 of 1987) (3) If a registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1) by any person, that that person enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong the registration officer shall issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any damaged or defaced identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (1). (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13A Furnishing false particulars of loss etc. of identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 Any person who makes any statement or declaration or furnishes any particulars or evidence to a registration officer alleging that an identity card has been lost, destroyed, damaged or defaced knowing that such statement, declaration or particulars or evidence is false in any material particular commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 5 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 25 of 1996) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13B Lost, destroyed, damaged or defaced identity card ceasing to be valid VerDate:30/06/1997 Where a person has reported to a registration officer under regulation 13(1) that an identity card has been lost, destroyed, damaged or defaced, the identity card shall, from the time that that report is made to the registration officer, cease to be valid. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 14 Replacement of identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (6), a holder of an identity card may apply to a registration officer- (a) for alteration of that card; or (b) in the case of the holder of an identity card (other than a permanent identity card) issued after 1 July 1987, for the issue of a permanent identity card in place of that card; or (c) in the case of the holder of a permanent identity card that was issued on an application from outside Hong Kong, for the issue in Hong Kong of a permanent identity card in place of that card, and the registration officer shall issue to the applicant a replacement identity card upon such conditions and upon the payment of the appropriate fee (if any) prescribed in Schedule 2. (L.N. 382 of 1989) (2) The registration officer shall only issue a replacement identity card- (a) after the identity card has been surrendered to him; (L.N. 382 of 1989) (b) after the production of such evidence, under oath or otherwise as he may require; and (c) after such investigation as he may consider necessary. (3) If a registration officer is satisfied, on an application under subregulation (1) by any person, that that person enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong the registration officer shall issue to the applicant a permanent identity card. (4) An identity card surrendered to a registration officer under subregulation (2)(a) shall thereupon cease to be valid. (5) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (2)(a). (6) An application under regulation 3A, 3B, 6, 7A or 7B or subregulation (1)(b) or (c) by the holder of an existing identity card shall not be treated as an application under subregulation (1)(a) for alteration of that card. (L.N. 382 of 1989) (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 14A (Repealed) VerDate:30/06/1997 (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15 Duty of finder of identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Any person who finds an identity card which does not belong to him or to a member of his family shall forthwith cause it to be delivered to any registration office or police station. (2) If at any time after an application is made to a registration officer under regulation 13(i)(c) for the issue of a replacement identity card under regulation 13(2) the card in respect of the application is found by the person to whom it relates or a member of his family, that person shall forthwith cause it to be delivered to any registration officer or police station. (L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 382 of 1989) (3) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card delivered to him under subregulation (1) or (2). (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 16 Duty to return identity card for cancellation VerDate:30/06/1997 Upon the death of a person to whom an identity card was issued his identity card shall cease to be valid and the person in possession of his card shall deliver it within 30 days after the date of the death to the registration officer for cancellation. The registration officer may, if the person who delivered the identity card so requires, return it to such person within 14 days of its cancellation. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 17 (Repealed) VerDate:30/06/1997 (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 18 Duty to report corrections VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) Any person who- (a) has, whether before or after the commencement of the Ordinance, submitted particulars to a registration officer whether in respect of himself or some other person, or on whose behalf particulars have been so submitted, which, at any time, are or have become incorrect; or (L.N. 178 of 1987) (b) has in his possession an identity card which shows or includes particulars which differ from those previously submitted to a registration officer, (L.N. 178 of 1987; 9 of 2003 s. 15) shall forthwith report the fact to the nearest registration office. (2) Where, in the opinion of the registration officer it is necessary to alter the identity card of a person making a report under subregulation (1), he shall order that person to surrender his identity card to a registration officer and that person shall surrender his identity card. (L.N. 158 of 1973) (3) Where an identity card is surrendered under subregulation (2), such surrender shall be deemed to be an application under regulation 14. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (2). (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 18 Duty to report corrections VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Any person who- (a) has, whether before or after the commencement of the Ordinance, submitted particulars to a registration officer whether in respect of himself or some other person, or on whose behalf particulars have been so submitted, which, at any time, are or have become incorrect; or (L.N. 178 of 1987) (b) has in his possession an identity card which shows particulars which differ from those previously submitted to a registration officer, (L.N. 178 of 1987) shall forthwith report the fact to the nearest registration office. (2) Where, in the opinion of the registration officer it is necessary to alter the identity card of a person making a report under subregulation (1), he shall order that person to surrender his identity card to a registration officer and that person shall surrender his identity card. (L.N. 158 of 1973) (3) Where an identity card is surrendered under subregulation (2), such surrender shall be deemed to be an application under regulation 14. (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 178 of 1987) (4) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card surrendered to him under subregulation (2). (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 19 Offences VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Any person who- (a) without reasonable excuse contravenes regulation 3, 4, 6, 9, 13(1), 15(1) or (2), 16 or 18, or without reasonable excuse fails or refuses to comply with any such regulation or with any direction or requirement thereunder; (L.N. 382 of 1989) (b) (Repealed L.N. 86 of 1983) (c) (Repealed L.N. 86 of 1983) (d) without reasonable excuse fails or refuses to comply with any order published under regulation 11(1) or with any requirement thereunder; (e) without reasonable excuse fails or refuses to comply with any requirement under regulation 11(3); (f) (Repealed L.N. 178 of 1987) (g) without reasonable excuse has possession of an identity card- (i) that has ceased to be valid under regulation 3C(3), 6(4), 7, 7A(3), 13B, 14(4) or 16; or (L.N. 382 of 1989) (ii) that has been declared by a registration officer to be invalid under regulation 3D(1), 7B(1) or subregulation (3), (L.N. 382 of 1989) shall be guilty of an offence. (2) Any person guilty of an offence under subregulation (1) shall be liable to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 1 year. (L.N. 301 of 1980) (2A) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes regulation 3B(1), 3C(1) or 5(1C), or without reasonable excuse fails or refuses to comply with any such regulation or with any direction or requirement thereunder commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 3. (L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 162 of 1993) (2B) (a) Any person who without reasonable excuse applies for or obtains more than one identity card (otherwise than as the head of a family applying for or obtaining an identity card in respect of a person under 18 years of age to whom he is in loco parentis) commits an offence. (b) Any person who without reasonable excuse has possession of more than one identity card, commits an offence. (c) Any person who commits an offence under this subregulation is liable to a fine at level 5 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (L.N. 86 of 1983) (2C) Any person who in furnishing particulars required under regulation 4, or in making any statement or declaration or furnishing any particulars or evidence under regulation 9, 13 or 14, or when making a report under regulation 18, makes any statement or furnish any particulars or evidence which he knows is false in any material particular commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 5 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (L.N. 86 of 1983) (3) Where a registration officer believes on reasonable grounds- (a) that an identity card has been obtained as the result of the commission of an offence specified in subregulation (2A), (2B) or (2C); or (L.N. 86 of 1983) (b) that a person is in possession of an identity card in respect of which an offence under subregulation (2A), (2B) or (2C) or regulation 12(1) or (2) has been committed, (L.N. 86 of 1983) he may, whether or not any person is to be prosecuted for the offence, by such means as he may determine declare the card to be invalid, order it to be surrendered to a registration officer and order the person to whom the card was issued to apply for an identity card at such place, in such manner, and within such period, as he may require. (4) Any person who fails or refuses to comply with any order under regulation 3D(1), 7B(1), 20(1) or subregulation (3) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (L.N. 382 of 1989) (5) Notwithstanding section 26 of the Magistrates Ordinance (Cap 227), criminal proceedings in respect of- (a) any offence under regulation 3, 6 or 18 may be instituted at any time within 3 years from the commission of the offence; (aa) any offence under regulation 3B(1) may be instituted at any time within 5 years from the commission of the offence; and (L.N. 86 of 1983) (b) any other offence under these regulations may be instituted within 2 years from the commission of the offence. (L.N. 204 of 1979; L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 25 of 1996) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 20 Surrender and destruction of identity card VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Where a registration officer is satisfied that an identity card that- (a) has been declared to be invalid by the Secretary for Security under section 7C(1) of the Ordinance; or (b) has been declared to be invalid by a registration officer under any of these regulations; or (c) has ceased to be valid under any of these regulations, has not been surrendered to a registration officer (whether at the time of application for, or the renewal of, an identity card or otherwise) he may order it to be surrendered to a registration officer and order the person to whom the card was issued, unless he has already done so, to apply for an identity card or for the renewal of an identity card, as the case may be, at such place, in such manner, and within such period, as he may require. (2) It shall be lawful for a registration officer to destroy any identity card surrendered to him under regulation 19(3) or subregulation (1). (L.N. 382 of 1989) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 21 Burden of proof VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) Subject to regulation 22, the burden of proving the truth of- (a) the contents of any written application for an identity card; or (b) the contents of the identity card which are particulars furnished under regulation 4(1)(b) by the applicant for the identity card, shall lie on- (c) the applicant; (d ) the person to whom the identity card has been issued; or (e) any other person alleging the truth of such contents. (9 of 2003 s. 16) (2) If, in any proceedings with reference to any decision or act done or proposed to be done by a registration officer under any of these regulations, a person claims- (a) that he enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong; or (b) that he is entitled to a permanent identity card, the onus of proving the same shall lie on that person. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 21 Burden of proof VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to regulation 22, the burden of proving the truth of the contents of any written application for an identity card, or the contents of the identity card itself, shall lie on the applicant for such identity card, or the person to whom such identity card has been issued, or on any other person alleging the truth of such contents. (2) If, in any proceedings with reference to any decision or act done or proposed to be done by a registration officer under any of these regulations, a person claims- (a) that he enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong; or (b) that he is entitled to a permanent identity card, the onus of proving the same shall lie on that person. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 22 Permanent identity card to be evidence of right of abode in Hong Kong VerDate:30/06/1997 A valid permanent identity card shall be evidence that the person to whom the card relates enjoys the right of abode in Hong Kong. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 23 (Repealed 9 of 2003 s. 17) VerDate:12/05/2003 REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 23 Power to certify and furnish certified copies VerDate:30/06/1997 A registration officer in his absolute discretion may, upon receipt of the written and signed request from the person to whom an identity card relates (accompanied, if such person is living outside Hong Kong with a copy of his photograph and a facsimile of his left thumb-print or such other fingerprint as the registration officer may require, both properly authenticated by a notary public) and payment of the appropriate fee (if any) prescribed in Schedule 2- (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 178 of 1987) (a) certify to the correctness or otherwise of such matters relating to such person contained in the written request which are within his knowledge; and (b) furnish a certified copy of the photograph of such person or relevant document in his custody. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 24 (Repealed 9 of 2003 s. 18) VerDate:12/05/2003 REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 24 Duty not to disclose photographs, fingerprints and particulars VerDate:01/07/1997 Subject to the provisions of regulation 23, a registration officer shall not- (L.N. 178 of 1987) (a) produce for inspection, or supply a copy of, the photograph of a person registered under the provisions of these regulations or his fingerprint; or (b) disclose or supply a copy of the particulars furnished under regulation 4(1)(b), (L.N. 178 of 1987) except and unless with the written permission of the Chief Secretary for Administration which may- (i) refer to a person or class or category of persons by name, office or description; and (ii) contain such terms and conditions as the Chief Secretary for Administration may deem fit to impose. (L.N. 362 of 1997) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 24 Duty not to disclose photographs, fingerprints and particulars VerDate:30/06/1997 Subject to the provisions of regulation 23, a registration officer shall not- (L.N. 178 of 1987) (a) produce for inspection, or supply a copy of, the photograph of a person registered under the provisions of these regulations or his fingerprint; or (b) disclose or supply a copy of the particulars furnished under regulation 4(1)(b), (L.N. 178 of 1987) except and unless with the written permission of the Chief Secretary which may- (i) refer to a person or class or category of persons by name, office or description; and (ii) contain such terms and conditions as the Chief Secretary may deem fit to impose. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 25 Exemptions VerDate:02/01/2004 None of the persons mentioned hereunder so long as he retains the status and qualifications hereinafter mentioned shall be required to register or apply for the issue of an identity card or for the renewal of an identity card under the Ordinance and these regulations- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) (Repealed 71 of 1999 s. 3) (b) persons- (i) serving in Her Majesty's regular naval, military or air forces, other than those locally domiciled, in possession of the official identity card or document of identity normally issued to them, and their wives, and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; or (ii) employed by Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, other than those locally domiciled, their wives and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 158 of 1973) (c) (Repealed L.N. 218 of 1983) (d) any persons who- (i) is a bona fide traveller in transit through Hong Kong; (ii) satisfies a registration officer, or in respect of whom a registration officer is satisfied, that he does not intend to remain in Hong Kong for more than 180 days or such longer period as a registration officer may approve; or (L.N. 178 of 1987) (iii) has been granted permission to remain in Hong Kong by the Director of Immigration for a period of not more than 180 days, and is in possession of a valid travel document bearing the appropriate visa issued by a competent authority or of an official document of identity indicating that he normally lives outside Hong Kong; (L.N. 204 of 1979) (e) the aged, the blind and the infirm who satisfy a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure their health or the health of others; (L.N. 158 of 1973; L. N. 178 of 1987) (f) children under 11 years of age of consuls, consular staff and the Head and members of the EC Office; (L.N. 165 of 2003) (g) children under 11 years of age: (L.N. 158 of 1973) Provided that any of the above-mentioned persons may, if they so desire and if the Commissioner allows, or if they are applicants for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passports or certificates of identity and have the right of abode in Hong Kong, or if they are 11 years of age or above and are the holders of permanent identity cards that were issued on applications made from outside Hong Kong, register, apply for the issue of identity cards or for the renewal of identity cards and be issued with identity cards under the Ordinance and these regulations. (55 of 1971 Sch.; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 382 of 1989; 127 of 1997 s. 17; 28 of 1998 s. 2) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 25 Exemptions VerDate:23/10/1998 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 71 of 1999 s. 3 None of the persons mentioned hereunder so long as he retains the status and qualifications hereinafter mentioned shall be required to register or apply for the issue of an identity card or for the renewal of an identity card under the Ordinance and these regulations- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) (Repealed 71 of 1999 s. 3) (b) persons- (i) serving in Her Majesty's regular naval, military or air forces, other than those locally domiciled, in possession of the official identity card or document of identity normally issued to them, and their wives, and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; or (ii) employed by Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, other than those locally domiciled, their wives and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 158 of 1973) (c) (Repealed L.N. 218 of 1983) (d) any persons who- (i) is a bona fide traveller in transit through Hong Kong; (ii) satisfies a registration officer, or in respect of whom a registration officer is satisfied, that he does not intend to remain in Hong Kong for more than 180 days or such longer period as a registration officer may approve; or (L.N. 178 of 1987) (iii) has been granted permission to remain in Hong Kong by the Director of Immigration for a period of not more than 180 days, and is in possession of a valid travel document bearing the appropriate visa issued by a competent authority or of an official document of identity indicating that he normally lives outside Hong Kong; (L.N. 204 of 1979) (e) the aged, the blind and the infirm who satisfy a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure their health or the health of others; (L.N. 158 of 1973; L. N. 178 of 1987) (f) children of consuls and consular staff who are under 11 years of age; (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 382 of 1989) (g) children under 11 years of age: (L.N. 158 of 1973) Provided that any of the above-mentioned persons may, if they so desire and if the Commissioner allows, or if they are applicants for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passports or certificates of identity and have the right of abode in Hong Kong, or if they are 11 years of age or above and are the holders of permanent identity cards that were issued on applications made from outside Hong Kong, register, apply for the issue of identity cards or for the renewal of identity cards and be issued with identity cards under the Ordinance and these regulations. (55 of 1971 Sch.; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 382 of 1989; 127 of 1997 s. 17; 28 of 1998 s. 2) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 25 Exemptions VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 71 of 1999 s. 3 None of the persons mentioned hereunder so long as he retains the status and qualifications hereinafter mentioned shall be required to register or apply for the issue of an identity card or for the renewal of an identity card under the Ordinance and these regulations- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) (Repealed 71 of 1999 s. 3) (b) persons- (i) serving in Her Majesty's regular naval, military or air forces, other than those locally domiciled, in possession of the official identity card or document of identity normally issued to them, and their wives, and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; or (ii) employed by Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, other than those locally domiciled, their wives and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 158 of 1973) (c) (Repealed L.N. 218 of 1983) (d) any persons who- (i) is a bona fide traveller in transit through Hong Kong; (ii) satisfies a registration officer, or in respect of whom a registration officer is satisfied, that he does not intend to remain in Hong Kong for more than 180 days or such longer period as a registration officer may approve; or (L.N. 178 of 1987) (iii) has been granted permission to remain in Hong Kong by the Director of Immigration for a period of not more than 180 days, and is in possession of a valid travel document bearing the appropriate visa issued by a competent authority or of an official document of identity indicating that he normally lives outside Hong Kong; (L.N. 204 of 1979) (e) the aged, the blind and the infirm who satisfy a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure their health or the health of others; (L.N. 158 of 1973; L. N. 178 of 1987) (f) children of consuls and consular staff who are under 11 years of age; (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 382 of 1989) (g) children under 11 years of age: (L.N. 158 of 1973) Provided that any of the above-mentioned persons may, if they so desire and if the Commissioner allows, or if they are applicants for British National (Overseas) passports, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passports or certificates of identity and have the right of abode in Hong Kong, or if they are 11 years of age or above and are the holders of permanent identity cards that were issued on applications made from outside Hong Kong, register, apply for the issue of identity cards or for the renewal of identity cards and be issued with identity cards under the Ordinance and these regulations. (55 of 1971 Sch.; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 382 of 1989; 127 of 1997 s. 17) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 25 Exemptions VerDate:30/06/1997 None of the persons mentioned hereunder so long as he retains the status and qualifications hereinafter mentioned shall be required to register or apply for the issue of an identity card or for the renewal of an identity card under the Ordinance and these regulations- (L.N. 86 of 1983) (a) the Governor and members of his family forming part of his household; (b) persons- (i) serving in Her Majesty's regular naval, military or air forces, other than those locally domiciled, in possession of the official identity card or document of identity normally issued to them, and their wives, and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; or (ii) employed by Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, other than those locally domiciled, their wives and their sons and daughters under 18 years of age; (G.N.A. 55 of 1961; L.N. 158 of 1973) (c) (Repealed L.N. 218 of 1983) (d) any persons who- (i) is a bona fide traveller in transit through Hong Kong; (ii) satisfies a registration officer, or in respect of whom a registration officer is satisfied, that he does not intend to remain in Hong Kong for more than 180 days or such longer period as a registration officer may approve; or (L.N. 178 of 1987) (iii) has been granted permission to remain in Hong Kong by the Director of Immigration for a period of not more than 180 days, and is in possession of a valid travel document bearing the appropriate visa issued by a competent authority or of an official document of identity indicating that he normally lives outside Hong Kong; (L.N. 204 of 1979) (e) the aged, the blind and the infirm who satisfy a registration officer that compliance with the Ordinance and these regulations will injure their health or the health of others; (L.N. 158 of 1973; L. N. 178 of 1987) (f) children of consuls and consular staff who are under 11 years of age; (L.N. 158 of 1973; L.N. 382 of 1989) (g) children under 11 years of age: (L.N. 158 of 1973) Provided that any of the above-mentioned persons may, if they so desire and if the Commissioner allows, or if they are applicants for British National (Overseas) passports or certificates of identity and have the right of abode in Hong Kong, or if they are 11 years of age or above and are the holders of permanent identity cards that were issued on applications made from outside Hong Kong, register, apply for the issue of identity cards or for the renewal of identity cards and be issued with identity cards under the Ordinance and these regulations. (55 of 1971 Sch.; L.N. 86 of 1983; L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 382 of 1989) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 25A Exclusion of certain persons from the Ordinance VerDate:01/07/1997 (1) A person to whom this regulation applies is excluded from the provisions of the Ordinance and shall not be registered nor provided with an identity card. (2) This regulation applies to- (a) all persons previously resident in Vietnam who are permitted to remain in Hong Kong as refugees pending their resettlement elsewhere; and (b) all persons who- (i) are qualified to apply for a certificate of entitlement under section 2AB of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); (ii) have not been issued with a certificate of entitlement within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap115); and (iii) are residing for the time being in the Mainland of China. (124 of 1997 s. 11) (3) For the purposes of subregulation (2)(b)(iii)- (a) a person who- (i) stays in Hong Kong without the authority of the Director of Immigration after landing in Hong Kong unlawfully; and (ii) was ordinarily resident in the Mainland of China immediately before such landing, shall be regarded as residing in the Mainland of China during such stay; (b) a person who- (i) has been given permission under section 11 of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) to land in Hong Kong; (ii) is subject to the conditions of stay specified in regulation 2(1) or (2) of the Immigration Regulations (Cap 115 sub. leg. A) during his stay in Hong Kong after such landing; and (iii) was ordinarily resident in the Mainland of China immediately before such landing, shall be regarded as residing in the Mainland of China during such stay. (124 of 1997 s. 11) (L.N. 33 of 1980) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 25A Exclusion of certain persons from the Ordinance VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A person to whom this regulation applies is excluded from the provisions of the Ordinance and shall not be registered nor provided with an identity card. (2) This regulation applies to all persons previously resident in Vietnam who are permitted to remain in Hong Kong as refugees pending their resettlement elsewhere. (L.N. 33 of 1980) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 26 Fees VerDate:01/07/1997 (1) The fees in Schedule 2 are hereby prescribed for the respective documents and matters enumerated therein, and shall be payable on demand: Provided that a registration officer may, when so instructed by the Chief Secretary for Administration, waive any or all fees in respect of any applicant or class or category of applicants. (L.N. 178 of 1987; L.N. 362 of 1997) (2) (Repealed L.N. 250 of 1991) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 26 Fees VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The fees in Schedule 2 are hereby prescribed for the respective documents and matters enumerated therein, and shall be payable on demand: Provided that a registration officer may, when so instructed by the Chief Secretary, waive any or all fees in respect of any applicant or class or category of applicants. (L.N. 178 of 1987) (2) (Repealed L.N. 250 of 1991) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 26A Practice and procedure on appeals to the Tribunal VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the practice and procedure on an appeal to the Tribunal under section 3D of the Ordinance shall be such as the chief adjudicator may determine. (2) Schedule 4 shall have effect for the purpose of regulating appeals to the Tribunal. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 27 Savings and transitional VerDate:12/05/2003 (1) An identity card that is valid immediately prior to the commencement of the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Regulations 1987 (L.N. 178 of 1987) shall remain so until it ceases to be valid in accordance with the Ordinance, and the regulations, as amended by those regulations. (2) An identity card for which an application is made before the commencement of the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Regulations 1987 (L.N. 178 of 1987) may be issued as if those regulations had not been made, and- (a) may be collected by the applicant, or sent to him by the registration officer, within 70 days of their commencement; or (b) if not so collected or delivered, may be destroyed, and the applicant shall thereupon be deemed not to have applied for the identity card. (3) An identity card that is valid immediately prior to the specified date shall remain so until it ceases to be valid in accordance with the Ordinance, and the regulations, as amended by the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Ordinance 2003 (9 of 2003). (9 of 2003 s. 19) (4) An identity card for which an application is made before the specified date may be issued as if the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Ordinance 2003 (9 of 2003) had not been enacted and- (a) may be collected by the applicant, or sent to him by the registration officer, within 70 days of the specified date; or (b) if not so collected or delivered, may be destroyed, and the applicant shall thereupon be deemed not to have applied for the identity card. (9 of 2003 s. 19) (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 27 Savings and transitional VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) An identity card that is valid immediately prior to the commencement of the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Regulations 1987 (L.N. 178 of 1987) shall remain so until it ceases to be valid in accordance with the Ordinance, and the regulations, as amended by those regulations. (2) An identity card for which an application is made before the commencement of the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Regulations 1987 (L.N. 178 of 1987) may be issued as if those regulations had not been made, and- (a) may be collected by the applicant, or sent to him by the registration officer, within 70 days of their commencement; or (b) if not so collected or delivered, may be destroyed, and the applicant shall thereupon be deemed not to have applied for the identity card. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 1 CONTENTS OF FORMS OF IDENTITY CARD VerDate:12/05/2003 [regulations 2(1), 4A, 5, 11A & 12(1B)] (9 of 2003 s. 20) 1. Every identity card shall include- (a) the full personal name and surname of the applicant in English or in English and Chinese; (b) the Chinese commercial code (if applicable); (c) the date of birth of the applicant; (d) a number for identification purposes; (e) the date of issue of the card; (f) a photograph of the applicant, unless the applicant is under the age of 11 years; (9 of 2003 s. 20) (g) such data, symbols, letters or numbers representing prescribed information, particulars or data within the meaning of section 7(2A)(b) of the Ordinance as the Commissioner may determine; and (9 of 2003 s. 20) (h) in the form of data stored in the chip in the identity card- (i) template of the applicant's thumb-prints or other fingerprints taken under regulation 4(1)(a); and (ii) (where the applicant does not have a right of abode in Hong Kong) the conditions of stay (including a limit of stay) imposed in relation to him under section 11 of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (9 of 2003 s. 20) 2. A permanent identity card shall include the following statement- "The holder of this card has the right of abode in Hong Kong 本證持有人擁有香港居留權"; and, if it is issued to an applicant in response to an application made from outside Hong Kong, shall include- (a) a reference to that fact; and (b) subject to paragraph 3(b), a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's return to Hong Kong. 3. (a) A permanent identity card issued to an applicant under 11 years of age shall include a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's 11th birthday. (b) A permanent identity card issued to an applicant under 11 years of age in response to an application made from outside Hong Kong shall include a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's return to Hong Kong unless the applicant is then still under 11 years of age. 4. An identity card issued to an applicant who has attained 11 years of age but not 18 years of age shall include a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's 18th birthday. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 1 CONTENTS OF FORMS OF IDENTITY CARD VerDate:30/06/1997 [regulation 5] 1. Every identity card shall include- (a) the full personal name and surname of the applicant in English or in English and Chinese; (b) the Chinese commercial code (if applicable); (c) the date of birth of the applicant; (d) a number for identification purposes; (e) the date of issue of the card; (f) a photograph of the applicant, unless the applicant is under the age of 11 years; and (g) such symbols, letters or numbers (if any) as the Commissioner may determine. 2. A permanent identity card shall include the following statement- "The holder of this card has the right of abode in Hong Kong 本證持有人擁有香港居留權"; and, if it is issued to an applicant in response to an application made from outside Hong Kong, shall include- (a) a reference to that fact; and (b) subject to paragraph 3(b), a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's return to Hong Kong. 3. (a) A permanent identity card issued to an applicant under 11 years of age shall include a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's 11th birthday. (b) A permanent identity card issued to an applicant under 11 years of age in response to an application made from outside Hong Kong shall include a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's return to Hong Kong unless the applicant is then still under 11 years of age. 4. An identity card issued to an applicant who has attained 11 years of age but not 18 years of age shall include a statement to the effect that the card must be renewed within 30 days after the holder's 18th birthday. (L.N. 178 of 1987) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 2 FEES VerDate:19/06/2006 [section 10; regulations 5, 13, 14 & 26] (9 of 2003 s. 21) Item Particular Fee $ 1. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(a) in respect of an application under regulation 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A or 7B ........................................................................... ....................................................... Nil 2. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(b) in respect of consuls, consular staff, the Head and members of the EC Office, etc. (L.N. 165 of 2003) ....................................................................... Nil 3. Lost or destroyed identity card replaced under regulation 13 .............................................................. 335 4. Damaged or defaced identity card replaced under regulation 13 ........................................................................... .... 335 5. Identity card requiring alteration replaced under regulation 14(1)(a) .......................................................................... 420 6. Identity card replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(b) .................................................................. Nil 7. Permanent identity card issued on an application from outside Hong Kong replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(c) ........................................................................... ................. Nil 8. Certificate or a certified copy furnished under section 10 of the Ordinance (9 of 2003 s. 21) ........................................................................... . 385 (L.N. 70 of 1991; L.N. 206 of 1993; L.N. 339 of 1994; L.N. 195 of 1995; L.N. 229 of 1996; L.N. 433 of 1997; L.N. 70 of 2006) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 2 FEES VerDate:02/01/2004 [section 10; regulations 5, 13, 14 & 26] (9 of 2003 s. 21) Item Particular Fee $ 1. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(a) in respect of an application under regulation 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A or 7B ........................................................................... ....................................................... Nil 2. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(b) in respect of consuls, consular staff, the Head and members of the EC Office, etc. (L.N. 165 of 2003) ....................................................................... Nil 3. Lost or destroyed identity card replaced under regulation 13 ............................................................ 395 4. Damaged or defaced identity card replaced under regulation 13 ....................................................... 395 5. Identity card requiring alteration replaced under regulation 14(1)(a) .................................................. 395 6. Identity card replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(b) ...................................... Nil 7. Permanent identity card issued on an application from outside Hong Kong replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(c) ........................................................................... ................. Nil 8. Certificate or a certified copy furnished under section 10 of the Ordinance (9 of 2003 s. 21) ............ 395 (L.N. 70 of 1991; L.N. 206 of 1993; L.N. 339 of 1994; L.N. 195 of 1995; L.N. 229 of 1996; L.N. 433 of 1997) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 2 FEES VerDate:12/05/2003 [section 10; regulations 5, 13, 14 & 26] (9 of 2003 s. 21) Item Particular Fee $ 1. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(a) in respect of an application under regulation 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A or 7B ........................................................................... ....................................................... Nil 2. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(b) in respect of consuls, consular staff, etc. ................... Nil 3. Lost or destroyed identity card replaced under regulation 13 ............................................................ 395 4. Damaged or defaced identity card replaced under regulation 13 ....................................................... 395 5. Identity card requiring alteration replaced under regulation 14(1)(a) .................................................. 395 6. Identity card replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(b) ...................................... Nil 7. Permanent identity card issued on an application from outside Hong Kong replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(c) ........................................................................... ................. Nil 8. Certificate or a certified copy furnished under section 10 of the Ordinance (9 of 2003 s. 21) ............ 395 (L.N. 70 of 1991; L.N. 206 of 1993; L.N. 339 of 1994; L.N. 195 of 1995; L.N. 229 of 1996; L.N. 433 of 1997) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 2 FEES VerDate:31/10/1997 [regulations 5, 13, 14, 23 & 26] Item Particular Fee $ 1. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(a) in respect of an application under regulation 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A or 7B ............... Nil 2. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(b) in respect of consuls, consular staff, etc ..................................................... Nil 3. Lost or destroyed identity card replaced under regulation 13 .... 395 4. Damaged or defaced identity card replaced under regulation 13 395 5. Identity card requiring alteration replaced under regulation 14(1)(a) ........................................................................... .... 395 6. Identity card replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(b) ................................................................ Nil 7. Permanent identity card issued on an application from outside Hong Kong replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(c) ................................................................ Nil 8. Certificate or a certified copy furnished under regulation 23 ..... 395 (L.N. 70 of 1991; L.N. 206 of 1993; L.N. 339 of 1994; L.N. 195 of 1995; L.N. 229 of 1996; L.N. 433 of 1997) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 2 FEES VerDate:30/06/1997 [regulations 5, 13, 14, 23 & 26] Item Particular Fee $ 1. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(a) in respect of an application ........................................................................... . Nil 2. Identity card prepared under regulation 5(1)(b) in respect of consuls, consular staff, etc ................................................. Nil 3. Lost or destroyed identity card replaced under regulation 13 ... 370 4. Damaged or defaced identity card replaced under regulation 13 ........................................................................... ................. 370 5. Identity card requiring alteration replaced under regulation 14(1)(a) ........................................................................... ... 370 6. Identity card replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(b) ............................................................. Nil 7. Permanent identity card issued on an application from outside Hong Kong replaced by permanent identity card under regulation 14(1)(c) ............................................................. Nil 8. Certificate or a certified copy furnished under regulation 23 .... 370 (L.N. 70 of 1991; L.N. 206 of 1993; L.N. 339 of 1994; L.N. 195 of 1995; L.N. 229 of 1996) REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 3 (Repealed L.N. 250 of 1991) VerDate:30/06/1997 REGISTRATION OF PERSONS REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 4 APPEALS TO REGISTRATION OF PERSONS TRIBUNAL VerDate:30/06/1997 [regulation 26A] 1. Copy of notice of appeal to be delivered to Commissioner of Registration On receipt of a notice of appeal from an appellant, the Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable, provide the Commissioner of Registration with a copy of such notice. 2. Appeals to be heard without delay The Tribunal shall hear and decide every appeal as expeditiously as is practicable, and for that purpose may sit at any time. 3. Appeal to be heard by 2 adjudicators (1) Subject to subparagraph (2), an appeal to the Tribunal shall be heard and determined by 2 adjudicators sitting together. (2) The Tribunal shall allow an appeal if either or both of the adjudicators hearing the appeal consider that the appeal should be allowed under section 3D(4) of the Ordinance. 4. Tribunal not confined to matters set out in notice of appeal The Tribunal may consider any matter and evidence which appears to the Tribunal to be relevant to the ground of appeal permitted by the Ordinance notwithstanding the omission of any reference to such matter in the notice of appeal, and may receive and consider