[barbara30]

Hi everyone,

My husband is on a three-year renewable contract, when we first arrived he was granted the normal one-year work visa to be renewed in May. Also my dependents visa of course runs out at the same time.
Can anyone tell me does that mean our HK ID card only lasts till the Visa runs out or is it a permanent thing that you return on leaving the country for good?

Thanks

Barbara

[nivantj]

Well simply put it... Your HKID is *VALID* until your visa expires.. Though you still keep it or return when you leave, its up to you..

[BenderBends]

i know you are told you must return the HK ID when you leave...

but what if you dont?
what will happen?

also why must you return it?


i like to keep it for memory sakes...its cool

[Mat]

Originally Posted by mattstewart

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i like to keep it for memory sakes...its cool

You make a photocopy and there you have your memory....

[jimbo]

Originally Posted by Mat

You make a photocopy and there you have your memory....

Or say its been mislaid and get a replacement one!

[BenderBends]

so what happens if you actually dont return it?

will they trace me down in usa?
will they bomb NJ when i go home?
will they send a chinese 007 after me?
will they not let me board the plane?

[Mat]

will they bomb NJ when i go home?

No, only americans are smart enough to do that.

[Curly]

I've asked the same question and this has been the answer:

Your HK ID is used for the rest of your life, ie. when you return in 2030 for your retirement (yeah right! ) then you just flash your ID (well, ID number) and your valid visa (unless you're a local) and your back in business!

I'm sure by then, the 'smart' portion of the HK ID will be used more frequently.