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    I believe only new cards can be applied for overseas. Replacement of old cards has to be done in Hong Kong, either in person or by post.

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    I think you can only get a new ID card at a Chinese foreign mission when applying for a HKSAR passport. Of course that also requires being a Chinese citizen.

    In addition, that ID card is apparently only "temporary" and you have to apply for a new one if you ever return to live in Hong Kong.

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    AMOY =Amendment of Year


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    Quote Originally Posted by desire:
    AMOY =Amendment of Year
    Rubbish.

    On the old cards:
    A - Right of Abode
    M - Male
    O - Born overseas
    Y - Date of birth verified by birth certificate or passport

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    Yup thats right - i have AMOY on mines.


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    I think the only place you see "AMOY" now is on those temporary ID cards. The plastic ID cards no longer list the gender and whatever Y stands for.


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    Renewing old id cards to the new smart id card - does anyone know what documentation is required (if any)?

    Or, because i already have the id card (and thus, they've already seen all necessary documents and proof), do i simply need to bring myself with that old id card to my appointment to renew it - and nothing else?

    Anyone know for certain?

    Cheers,


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