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
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today extended her warmest congratulations to Hong Kong badminton athlete Daniel Chan on scoring a bronze medal in the Men's Singles WH2 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
She noted that with excellent skills, Daniel Chan gave his all in the competitions and was undaunted in the face of strong opponents.
“I believe that all Hong Kong people are overjoyed and I extend my warmest congratulations to him,” Mrs Lam said.
Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui also congratulated Daniel Chan and commended him for demonstrating the demeanour of a great athlete with confident swings and strikes, adding that he is very proud of his achievement.
Daniel Chan was the silver medalist in the Badminton Men's Singles WH2 event at the 2018 Asian Para Games. He also earned silver in the Men's Singles WH2 event at the TOTAL BWF Para-Badminton World Championships in Basel, Switzerland in 2019.
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