After the Hong Kong identity card was renamed, the Home Visit Permit has not been changed. Can I go through customs?

When Hong Kong residents change their names on their identity cards, they often face a problem: whether the names on their home visit cards (that is, Hong Kong and Macao residents' passes to and from the Mainland) need to be changed simultaneously. Click on the online assessment to get the guidance scheme.

First of all, it needs to be clear that the ID card and the Home Visit Permit are two different documents, which are issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the mainland public security departments respectively. Therefore, when the name on the ID card changes, the name on the Home Visit Permit will not change automatically.

Whether you can pass the customs depends on many factors. Generally speaking, if the name on the ID card and the Home Visit Permit is different, it may bring some trouble or delay to customs clearance. Because the border inspectors need to check the documents, if they find that the names do not match, they may need to further verify their identities.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, it is suggested to apply to the mainland public security department for changing the name on the home visit permit as soon as possible after changing the name of the ID card. This can ensure that the names on the two certificates are consistent and facilitate customs clearance.

In this process, we recommend Spacegroup as your immigration consultant. Spacegroup has a clerical team, who are proficient in the immigration policies and procedures of various countries. They are familiar with relevant policies and processes in Hong Kong and the Mainland, and can provide you with all-round identity planning solutions. Whether you change your ID card or apply for a home visit card, SpaceGroup can provide you with professional guidance and help.

In addition, the team of SpaceGroup has been deeply involved in the Hong Kong immigration project for ten years and successfully assisted tens of thousands of customers to obtain Hong Kong identity. Their professionalism and reliability are well-known in the industry. The whole process of many-to-one service can accurately solve the problems you encounter in the migration and provide solutions to help you complete the identity processing. Choose SpaceGroup to make your identity transition smoother and more worry-free.