Apart from being an identification document, the smart ID card lets you use it to access services at public libraries and enjoy the convenience of automated passenger clearance facilities at immigration control points. You may also use smart ID card for patient enrolment in the Public-Private Interface – Electronic Patient Record Sharing Pilot Project.

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Q2.

Can you add your own applications into the smart ID card?

A2.

Currently, you can only opt to use it as library card. You are not allowed to put your own applications into the smart ID card.

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Q3.

Can you remove applications from the smart ID card? If so, how is it done?

A3.

If you want to apply to discontinue using the smart ID card for library services, you may complete and submit an application form at any public library or through the Internet.

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Q4.

Is there any room in the smart ID card to accommodate other value-added applications?

A4.

The chip in the smart ID card has capacity reserved for other value-added applications, such as e-Purse, to be added later.

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Q5.

When will the Government launch the e-Purse application?

A5.

There is no timetable for the e-Purse application. According to the Monetary Authority, however, now is still not the right time to launch the e-Purse application.

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Q6.

Can the smart ID card carry organ donation information?

A6.

The Legislative Council has raised questions on embedding organ donation information into the smart ID card in June 2004. The Government has provided response. In brief, this proposal has to be considered in terms of its effectiveness in promoting organ donation, the legal requirements involved as well as the technical and administrative feasibility. For details, please click here.

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Q7.

A7.

The Health Bureau and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department have completed their system enhancement to support the new smart ID card. If you have already registered the existing smart ID card for non-immigration applications, you can continue to use the services without any special arrangement.

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