Guidelines

Hong Kong (HK)

Locale Summary

Locale name

Hong Kong

ISO code
The International Organization for Standardization two character representation for the given locale.

HK

Region

Asia

Numbers Summary

Mobile Prefixes

+8526

Toll-Free Prefixes

+852800

National Prefixes

+85230, +85258

Hong Kong: Mobile, National, Toll-Free Numbers
 

Requirements for Individuals


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Name

Proof of Identity

  • Passport

Address

Proof of Address (must show name to demonstrate addressee is individual)

  • Correspondence with government departments (no more than 3 months old):
    • Tax return
    • Student loan statement
    • Voter registration
  • Correspondence with banks or financial institutions (no more than 3 months old):
    • Bank statement
    • Credit card account statement
  • Correspondence with public utilities (no more than 3 months old):
    • Electricity bill
    • Water bill
    • Gas bill
  • Correspondence with operators of public telecommunications services:
    • Mobile telecommunications service bill
    • Fixed telephone service bill
    • Internet access service bill
    • Pay TV service bill

Passport Number

Proof of Passport Number

  • Passport


Requirements for Businesses


Information required

Documentation required

Acceptable Documentation
One of the following

Business Name

Proof of Identity

  • Business Registration Certificate

Business Address

Proof of Address (must show name to demonstrate addressee is business)

  • Correspondence with government departments (no more than 3 months old):
    • Business Registration Certificate
  • Correspondence with banks or financial institutions (no more than 3 months old):
    • Bank statement
    • Credit card account statement
  • Correspondence with public utilities (no more than 3 months old):
    • Electricity bill
    • Water bill
    • Gas bill
  • Correspondence with operators of public telecommunications services:
    • Mobile telecommunications service bill
    • Fixed telephone service bill
    • Internet access service bill
    • Pay TV service bill

Business Registration Number

Proof of Business Registration Number

  • Business registration

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