How can I leave Hong Kong when I've lost my landing slip (Departure card)?
I'm currently in Mainland China and in one week plan to leave for Hong Kong to depart to Canada. I just noticed that I cannot find my landing slip and possibly lost it.
Is there anything I can do? I cannot leave HK without presenting the landing slip, can I?
Best Answer
See answer below from the Hong Kong Immigration Department. You can easily get a replacement although it appears you do not require it to clear departure formalities.
Q3: Is it necessary for a non-permanent resident to apply for a replacement of landing slip in case of loss and where to apply?
A3: The landing slip bears a non-permanent resident’s conditions and limit of stay. He/she should keep the landing slip while remaining in Hong Kong. Under normal circumstances, loss of landing slip will not affect the departure clearance formalities. Those who require a replacement of the landing slip may apply for free at the Extension Section (5/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong).
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What happens if you lose HK permanent residency?
A person who ceases to have the status of a permanent resident of the HKSAR will automatically acquire the right to land in Hong Kong in accordance with the law. He/She will be able to enter Hong Kong freely to live, study or work without restriction.Can I enter Hong Kong with a Hong Kong identity card?
If you hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card issued in Hong Kong or Hong Kong identity card bearing the asterisk, or 'R' code, and you are aged 11 or over, you can use it to travel in and out of Hong Kong without the need to present your travel document.How do I report a loss to HKID?
You should submit your replacement application in person at any Immigration Branch Offices. You may book an appointment through the telephone booking system at (852) 2598 0888 or online.Can you lose Hong Kong right to land?
However, if you fail to satisfy the 3 year rule you will, by operation of law, lose your right of abode and be downgraded to the mere right to land \u2013 which effectively means that you can now be deported from Hong Kong after all.A Hong Kong journalist’s difficult decision to leave the city
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Answer 2
In theory, nothing will block you from departure, although you should apply for a replacement in principle. In practice, there is absolute no need to apply for a replacement anyway. I never intentionally keep my landing slips for Hong Kong, and there was not a single time which the immigration officer actually cared about it. The landing slip is mainly for your reference so that you don't overstay.
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