Something you can’t live without in HK… Your HKID

Your Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID card) will be the most important document you need to acquire once you land in Hong Kong. You need this to open a bank account, rent a flat, hire a helper, apply for a credit card and start utilities accounts (gas, water, phone, Internet, cable TV, etc).

Generally the process of obtaining a HKID is very efficient, especially if you book online which can be done at:

https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/hkic/bookregidcard.htm

The address of the Immigration office in Wan Chai is:

8/F Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai
MTR – Wan Chai Station, Exit A5

Opening Hours

9:00am - 4:30pm (Mon - Fri)
9:00am - 12:30pm (Sat)
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Organise to do this as soon as you can after you arrive in Hong Kong.