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Which Hong Kong nationality form do I need in 2026? ID 869-878

Your form depends on two things: what you are applying for, and whether you are 18 or over. The Immigration Department publishes six Chinese nationality forms for applications made in Hong Kong — ID 869 and ID 870 for change of nationality, ID 874 and ID 875 for naturalisation as a Chinese national, ID 877 for renunciation and ID 878 for restoration — and each one tells you to read a specific guide for applicants before you complete it. This follows the Immigration Department's official form pages, whose supplementary notes are dated 20 July 2026.

How do I match my situation to a form?

Start with the application type, then your age.

What you are applying for Your age Form Guide to read first
Change of nationality 18 or over ID 869 ID 869A
Change of nationality Under 18 ID 870 ID 869A
Naturalisation as a Chinese national 18 or above ID 874 ID 874A
Naturalisation as a Chinese national Under 18 ID 875 ID 874A
Renunciation of Chinese nationality Any age covered by the form ID 877 ID 877A
Restoration of Chinese nationality Any age covered by the form ID 878 ID 878A

The ID 877 and ID 878 pages do not split applicants by age; the split applies to the change of nationality and naturalisation forms only.

What are ID 869 and ID 870 for?

Both are "Application for Change of Nationality" forms. ID 869 is for persons aged 18 or over and runs to 2 pages; ID 870 is the under-18 version and is also 2 pages. Both point you to the same guide, ID 869A.

That guide is worth reading in full rather than skimming. According to the Immigration Department, ID 869A (12 pages) covers eligibility for a change of nationality, the application process, and the consequences of a change of nationality for your right of abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. If you hold, or hope to hold, the right of abode in Hong Kong, that last point is the one most applicants underestimate.

Which form do I need to become a Chinese national: ID 874 or ID 875?

ID 874 is the naturalisation form for persons aged 18 or above, and ID 875 is the version for persons under 18. Each runs to 4 pages. Both direct you to the guide ID 874A before you fill anything in.

ID 874A (18 pages) covers eligibility for naturalisation as a Chinese national and the application process, as stated on its official page. It is the longer of the two guides described here, which reflects the number of conditions attached to naturalisation applications.

Which form covers giving up or getting back Chinese nationality?

ID 877 is the Application for Renunciation of Chinese Nationality (2 pages), and you are told to read guide ID 877A first. ID 878 is the Application for Restoration of Chinese Nationality (2 pages), with guide ID 878A. These are single forms without age variants on the official pages, so the deciding factor here is simply which of the two outcomes you are seeking.

I live outside Hong Kong — do I use the same forms?

No. The form pages list separate forms and guidebooks for overseas applicants:

Note the pattern: the four overseas guidebooks are numbered 920A, 922A, 924A and 925A, not the ID 869A or ID 874A used with the in-Hong Kong forms. Use the Hong Kong forms for a submission in Hong Kong and the overseas forms if you are applying from outside Hong Kong, as each form page directs.

Which guide should I read before filling in the form?

All six form pages carry the same instruction: read the guide for applicants before completing the form. In practice that means download the form and its guide together, read the guide end to end, then complete the form.

The guides are free to download and are not submitted with your application — the ID 869A and ID 874A pages list their submission details as "Not Applicable" for mailing, in-person and fax. Only the completed application form goes to the department.

Where do I send the completed form?

Completed forms go to the Nationality Sub-section of the Immigration Department at 2nd Floor, Administration Tower, Immigration Headquarters, 61 Po Yap Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories. You can send it by post or deliver it in person to the same address.

Fax is not accepted — every one of the nationality form pages states "Not Accepted" against fax submission. The telephone enquiry number is (852) 2824 6111, and the enquiry email address given on the pages is enquiry@immd.gov.hk.

Are these the current versions?

The form pages carry a note dated 20 July 2026. The guides were published with earlier notes: ID 869A shows 13 May 2026 and ID 874A shows 14 July 2026. Form and guide revisions happen without announcement, so check the official page for the form you need before you print it, and use the latest version published by the Immigration Department.

This article is a summary of those official pages for general reference only. It does not assess your personal circumstances and is not a substitute for legal or professional advice; eligibility, supporting documents and outcomes all depend on the individual case, so rely on the relevant guide and the department's current published information, or take advice from a qualified professional, before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which form do I need to apply to become a Chinese national in Hong Kong?

Use ID 874 if you are aged 18 or above, or ID 875 if you are under 18. Both are "Application for Naturalization as a Chinese National" forms, and both instruct you to read guide ID 874A first.

Do under-18 applicants use the same forms as adults?

Not for change of nationality or naturalisation. Under-18 applicants use ID 870 for a change of nationality and ID 875 for naturalisation, while adults use ID 869 and ID 874 respectively. The renunciation form ID 877 and restoration form ID 878 have no age variants listed on their official pages.

Which form do I use to give up Chinese nationality?

Use ID 877, the Application for Renunciation of Chinese Nationality, and read guide ID 877A before completing it. Overseas applicants are directed to ID 924 and guidebook ID 924A instead.

Can I fax my completed nationality form to the Immigration Department?

No. Every nationality form page lists fax as "Not Accepted". Post your form to the Nationality Sub-section at Immigration Headquarters in Tseung Kwan O, or deliver it in person to the same office.

Do I really need to read the guide before completing the form?

Yes — each form page states that you should read the relevant guide for applicants before completing the form. The guides set out eligibility and process, and ID 869A additionally explains what a change of nationality means for your right of abode in the HKSAR.

Where is the Nationality Sub-section?

It is on the 2nd Floor of the Administration Tower, Immigration Headquarters, 61 Po Yap Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories. The enquiry telephone number on the form pages is (852) 2824 6111.

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