Renew HKSAR passport: Documents Required, Processing Time and How to Make Appointment
HKSAR Passport Guide
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Ways to renew your passport
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Supporting documents required to renew your passports
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Passport Renewal Fees
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Hong Kong Passport / Visa Photo Requirements and Size
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Passport Renewal - Processing Time
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FAQ
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Ways to renew your passport
Kiosks
Apply online
Apply by Post
In person
| Address | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| 4th Floor, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)
9am-11:30pm (Sat) |
| 2nd Floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Rd, Central, Hong Kong | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)
9am-12:30pm (Sat) |
| Level 2, Sceneway Plaza, Sceneway Garden, 1-17 Sceneway Road, Lam Tin. | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)(12:45-2:00pm lunch break)
9am-12:30pm (Sat) |
| Ground Floor, 28 Kimberley Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)(12:45-2:00pm lunch break)
9am-12:30pm (Sat) |
| 3rd Floor, Sha Tin Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Sha Tin. | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)(12:45-2:00pm lunch break)
9am-12:30pm (Sat) |
| Shops 405-407, 4/F, Jubilee Square, 2-18 Lok King Street, Fo Tan. | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)(12:45-2:00pm lunch break)
9am-12:30pm (Sat) |
| 1/F & 2/F, Tuen Mun Siu Lun Government Complex, 19 Siu Lun Street, Tuen Mun. (The Self-Service Station is located on 1/F and counter services are available on 2/F) | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri) (12:45-2:00pm lunch break)
9am-12:30pm (Sat) |
| 1/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long. | 8:45am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)(12:45-2:00pm lunch break)
9am-12:30pm (Sat) |
Supporting documents required to renew your passports
| Age of applicants | Required Documents | |
|---|---|---|
| Age of applicants 18 or above | Required Documents
| |
| Age of applicants 16 or 17 (Married） | Required Documents Completed Online Application Form Recent Colour Passport Photos Against White Backdrop Copy of Marriage Certificate | |
| Age of applicants 16 or 17（Unmarried） | Required Documents
| |
| Age of applicants 15 or under | Required Documents Completed Online Application Form Recent Colour Passport Photos Against White Backdrop Consenting parent or legal guardian's Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document(s). The child's birth certificate (not required if the child was born in Hong Kong) | |
| Age of applicants 10 or below | Required Documents
|
Best Travel Insurance in Hong Kong
Allianz Travel - Gold Plan (Single Trip)
- Medical Expenses
- HK$2,000,000
- Travel Cancellation
- HK$40,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$25,000
- Premium Premium
HK$22240% Off - HK$133.20
[Earn Asia Miles as low as HK$0.5 = 1 Mile! ]
Travel in pairs, get an extra 10% off! From 12 October to 1 November 2026, customers who successfully purchase an Allianz Travel Insurance Silver or Gold Plan via MoneySmart with a net premium of HK$150 or above, and are among the first 150 customers to submit the reward redemption form on or before 8 November 2026, will receive 300 Asia Miles^ (automatically converted from 600 SmartPoints and directly credited to the Cathay membership account). Limited quota, first come, first served. T&Cs apply.
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STARR Companies TraveLead Supreme Plan Annual Plan
- Medical Coverage (Overseas)
- HK$1,500,000
- Trip Cancellation
- HK$50,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$20,000
- Premium
- final-price
[Earn Asia Miles as low as HK$0.5 = 1 Mile! ]
From 12 October to 1 November 2026, customers who successfully apply a Starr Extra or Supreme Travel Insurance Plan via MoneySmart with a net premium of HK$150 or above, and are among the first 150 customers to submit the reward redemption form on or before 8 November 2026, will receive 300 Asia Miles^ (automatically converted from 600 SmartPoints and directly credited to the Cathay membership account). Limited quota, first come, first served. T&Cs apply.
🎁 [All Customers can choose]
- AIRSIM HK$20 Travel SIM Prepaid Card # or
- AIRSIMe eSIM *
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- Medical Expenses
- HK$1,000,000
- Trip Cancellation
- HK$25,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$10,000
- Premium Premium
HK$20430% Off - HK$142.80
Blue Cross TravelSafe Plus - Global Gold Plan (Single-plan Cover)
- Overseas Medical Expenses
- HK$750,000
- Trip Cancellation
- HK$15,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$10,000
- Premium Premium
HK$18225% Off - HK$136.50
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1st Policy Year 50% off ^
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Allianz Travel - Silver Plan (Single Trip)
- Medical Expenses
- HK$1,500,000
- Travel Cancellation
- HK$20,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$15,000
- Premium Premium
HK$16940% Off - HK$101.40
[Earn Asia Miles as low as HK$0.5 = 1 Mile! ]
Travel in pairs, get an extra 10% off! From 12 October to 1 November 2026, customers who successfully purchase an Allianz Travel Insurance Silver or Gold Plan via MoneySmart with a net premium of HK$150 or above, and are among the first 150 customers to submit the reward redemption form on or before 8 November 2026, will receive 300 Asia Miles^ (automatically converted from 600 SmartPoints and directly credited to the Cathay membership account). Limited quota, first come, first served. T&Cs apply.
🎁 [All Customers can choose]
- AIRSIM HK$20 Travel SIM Prepaid Card # or
- AIRSIMe eSIM *
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Passport Renewal Fees
| Age of Applicants | Pages | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Age of Applicants 16 or above（Valid for 10 years） | Pages 32 | FeesHK$370 |
| Age of Applicants 16 or above （Valid for 10 years） | Pages 48 | FeesHK$460 |
| Age of Applicants Below 16 （Valid for 5 years） | Pages 32 | FeesHK$185 |
| Age of Applicants Below 16 （Valid for 5 years） | Pages 48 | FeesHK$230 |
Hong Kong Passport / Visa Photo Requirements and Size
- Background: A solid white background
- Size: 50 mm x 40 mm
- Head size in frame: 32mm x 36mm
When you take the photo, please do not wear head dress, and heavy make-up and overly dark or overly light-coloured clothing should also be avoided.
Travel Insurance Picks 2025
STARR Companies TraveLead Extra Plan Annual Plan
- Medical Coverage (Overseas)
- HK$1,000,000
- Trip Cancellation
- HK$25,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$10,000
- Premium
- final-price
[Earn Asia Miles as low as HK$0.5 = 1 Mile! ]
From 12 October to 1 November 2026, customers who successfully apply a Starr Extra or Supreme Travel Insurance Plan via MoneySmart with a net premium of HK$150 or above, and are among the first 150 customers to submit the reward redemption form on or before 8 November 2026, will receive 300 Asia Miles^ (automatically converted from 600 SmartPoints and directly credited to the Cathay membership account). Limited quota, first come, first served. T&Cs apply.
🎁 [All Customers can choose]
- AIRSIM HK$20 Travel SIM Prepaid Card # or
- AIRSIMe eSIM *
Allianz Travel - Silver Plan (Single Trip)
- Medical Expenses
- HK$1,500,000
- Travel Cancellation
- HK$20,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$15,000
- Premium Premium
HK$16940% Off - HK$101.40
[Earn Asia Miles as low as HK$0.5 = 1 Mile! ]
Travel in pairs, get an extra 10% off! From 12 October to 1 November 2026, customers who successfully purchase an Allianz Travel Insurance Silver or Gold Plan via MoneySmart with a net premium of HK$150 or above, and are among the first 150 customers to submit the reward redemption form on or before 8 November 2026, will receive 300 Asia Miles^ (automatically converted from 600 SmartPoints and directly credited to the Cathay membership account). Limited quota, first come, first served. T&Cs apply.
🎁 [All Customers can choose]
- AIRSIM HK$20 Travel SIM Prepaid Card # or
- AIRSIMe eSIM *
AXA SmartTraveller Plus Premier Plan
- Medical Expenses
- HK$500,000
- Trip Cancellation
- HK$25,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$8,000
- Premium Premium
HK$19020% Off - HK$152
【AXA Exclusive Offer】
Purchase AXA travel insurance products via MoneySmart to enjoy 20% off discount
Allianz Travel - Gold Plan (Single Trip)
- Medical Expenses
- HK$2,000,000
- Travel Cancellation
- HK$40,000
- Loss/Damage of Baggage
- HK$25,000
- Premium Premium
HK$22240% Off - HK$133.20
[Earn Asia Miles as low as HK$0.5 = 1 Mile! ]
Travel in pairs, get an extra 10% off! From 12 October to 1 November 2026, customers who successfully purchase an Allianz Travel Insurance Silver or Gold Plan via MoneySmart with a net premium of HK$150 or above, and are among the first 150 customers to submit the reward redemption form on or before 8 November 2026, will receive 300 Asia Miles^ (automatically converted from 600 SmartPoints and directly credited to the Cathay membership account). Limited quota, first come, first served. T&Cs apply.
🎁 [All Customers can choose]
- AIRSIM HK$20 Travel SIM Prepaid Card # or
- AIRSIMe eSIM *
FWD | MyTravel Insurance - Economy
- Medical Expenses
- HK$500,000
- Hospital Cash
- HK$3,000
- Personal Liability
- HK$2,000,000
- Premium Premium
HK$14330% Off - HK$100.10
Passport Renewal - Processing Time
Upon application, it usually takes 5 days for Immigration Department to process your passport renewal application. It will usually take another 2-3 days to process if you do not apply in person. When your application is approved, the Immigration Department will let you know when and where to collect your passport.
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FAQ
How do I renew my HKSAR passport?
- You can renew your HKSAR passport at kiosk, online, by post or in person.
If my passport is about to expire, what should I do with my pre-booked air ticket?
- You can still renew your passport and in most cases, you are allowed to amend your passport number upon check in.
What is the HKSAR passport photo requirement?
- The size of the photo must be 40mm (width) x 50mm (height), where the size from chin to crown of the person photographed should 32mm x 36mm. The background should be plain white.
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