Members of the public can now apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) through an online service launched today by the Transport Department. Users of “iAM Smart+” or eligible applicants holding a valid personal digital certificate may apply online via the GovHK website and receive their IDP by post, without the need to visit a licensing office in person. If the submitted documents and photograph are in order, the department will normally send successful applicants their IDP by registered post within 10 working days of the online application being made. The department reminded those who plan to drive outside of Hong Kong to allow sufficient time for the IDP applications to be processed. Citizens may continue to submit IDP applications by visiting licensing offices in person. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 3763 8080 to save queuing time. Drivers may also send in their IDP applications by post or via the drop-in boxes placed at licensi
The Government today completed the compulsory testing and enforcement operation in the Tin Shui Wai restricted area with no confirmed COVID-19 cases found.
It made a restriction-testing declaration at 8pm yesterday, requiring people in Shing Yu House, Block P, Tin Shing Court to stay in their premises and undergo compulsory testing. About 850 residents were tested.
In the subsequent enforcement operation, more than 330 people were checked and no one was found to have breached the compulsory testing requirement.
Government staff also visited about 320 households, of which 20 did not answer the door. They should contact the Government as soon as possible to arrange testing.
People who stayed in the building for more than two hours from May 15 to June 4 must get testing by June 6 even if they were not at the building when the declaration took effect.
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