The last batch of old identity cards with year of birth 1942 and any year earlier, and 1980 - 2003 will be invalid on November 30, the Immigraton Department says.

After the Smart Identity Card Replacement Exercise was completed on March 31 last year, arrangements have been made to declare old identity cards issued before June 23, 2003, invalid in batches. From November 30, all old identity cards issued before that date will lose validity.

Old identity card holders who could not have their cards replaced during the specified call-up periods due to their absence from Hong Kong should apply within 30 days of their return to the city.

Residents who have not yet replaced their identity cards during their specified call-up periods should immediately apply at any of the registration of persons offices. People who fail to apply for a new identity card within the specified call-up periods without reasonable excuse are liable to a $5,000 fine.

Questions? Call 2824 6111.