[Complete Guide to Renewing Your Home Return Permit 2025] Online Booking/Application Process/Fees/Expedited Service/Queue Jumping

1. Hong Kong-born residents who are Chinese nationals and permanent residents of Hong Kong.

2. Mainland residents approved for settlement in Hong Kong, holding Hong Kong residency.

3. Chinese nationals born outside Hong Kong who have established permanent residency in Hong Kong.

4. Foreign or stateless individuals who are permanent residents of Hong Kong and have been approved to join or restore Chinese nationality.

5. Those who meet these criteria and whose permits are expired, damaged, or have incorrect personal details, or who have lost their permits, can apply for renewal.

1. Go to the travel agency’s website and select "Register Appointment."

2. Choose the application type as "Renewal of Home Return Permit."

3. Complete your personal details, including your permit number, name, and date of birth. Note: After the 8-digit permit number, include a 2-digit renewal number.

4. Select a renewal center. Currently, there are 6 centers available.

5. Choose the date and time for your appointment.

6. Verify your details and enter the verification code to complete the appointment.

After making an appointment, arrive at the renewal center on time with the following documents

• Hong Kong Identity Card
• Home Return Permit to be renewed
• Hong Kong Permanent Resident Identity Card
• Photo Verification Receipt (a barcode from the photo service provider’s upload to the photo verification center)
• Compliant Paper Photo (48 x 33 mm, pure white background, no teeth showing, hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes, ears visible, no colored glasses or tinted contact lenses, and no thick-framed glasses that obstruct the eyes; lenses should not reflect light.)

Upon arrival at the renewal center, use the self-service kiosk:

1. Scan your old Home Return Permit and Hong Kong Identity Card.

2. Scan the photo verification receipt barcode and sign.

3. Choose between standard (HK$390, 12 working days) or expedited service (HK$670, 5 working days).

4. Verify your information and collect a number ticket.

5. Wait to submit your paper photo and pay the fee. Note: If you choose mail delivery for your new permit, the old permit will be immediately invalidated, and you can only use the new permit once received.

Online booking provides priority for individuals over 70 years old and infants under 3 months. If no appointments are available on the day, urgent cases such as illness, funerals, medical treatment, or schooling will be processed based on valid proof provided by the applicant.