Study in Hong Kong. Six cards you need to apply for as soon as possible after going to Hong Kong.

It must be the wish of many students to study in Hong Kong. The good reputation of the eight universities in Hong Kong has long been recognized by the majority of students. I have summarized the six cards that you need to apply for as soon as possible after going to Hong Kong to popularize them.

Student ID card

Each university in Hong Kong has its own student ID card. Generally, new students will be electronically photographed on the first day of admission, and the student ID card will be quickly produced, then issued to the new student, and then activated. Student ID, activation password. Student ID cards have different functions in various universities in Hong Kong, but they are all proof of student identity and need to be kept properly. Generally speaking, the school's student ID card is an electronic card. The school will use the student ID card as a pass for use in various school facilities, such as libraries, computer rooms, etc... People who do not hold a student ID card are even students , and cannot use these facilities. Unlike schools in mainland China, Hong Kong schools are very strict about student ID cards. Once, a classmate forgot his student ID card in the dormitory and was not even allowed to enter the computer class. Some schools, such as CityU, set their student ID cards as electronic door cards for entering halls (dormitories). Different people's student ID cards correspond to different halls and cannot be entered casually. In addition, student ID cards can also enjoy some discounts when spending money in Hong Kong (benefits vary from school to school).

Dormitory room card

All universities in Hong Kong will generally issue a dormitory room card to new dormitory students when they register in the dormitory. The room card in each hall will have " There are slight differences because they are sponsored by different organizations. As the name suggests, the room card is used to open the door. However, in most Hong Kong schools, the room card also has the function of storing value (usually there will be a recharge machine near the hall) and then recharging the air conditioner in the air conditioning meter in the dormitory. In the hot summer, everyone must ensure that there is enough balance left in the air conditioning meter in the dormitory to avoid being awakened by the summer heat.

Telephone card

It has been mentioned in previous blog posts, so I won’t repeat it. But I still have to say something nonsense: after arriving in Hong Kong, you must change into a Hong Kong phone card. You can buy a stored-value card first, and then take your ID card to the stage.

Hong Kong Identity Card

Applying for a Hong Kong Identity Card is a relatively complicated process, and it also involves the issue of adults and minors. The Hong Kong government stipulates that anyone who reaches the age of 11 or needs to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180 days must register to receive an identity card after reaching the age of 11 or within 30 days of arriving in Hong Kong. The ID card received by children over 11 years old is a child ID card, and must be replaced by an adult ID card after reaching the age of 18. All persons over the age of 15 must carry their ID cards with them in public places and are subject to inspection at any time. Hong Kong is currently undergoing the replacement process for the latest generation of smart identity cards. In addition to being used for general entry-exit and identity authentication purposes, the new smart ID card can also be added to an online electronic certificate and used as a public library card.

Each Hong Kong identity card contains the holder’s name, date of birth and other personal information, and a black-and-white photo of the holder is printed on the card. Under the name column, Chinese code is also printed to facilitate the government or organization to input names. Each Hong Kong identity card is printed with an identity card number. The identity card number has many uses and is also important personal information. It is protected by the Privacy Ordinance of Hong Kong law. The identity card number consists of 1 or 2 English letters and 6 characters. It consists of numbers and 1 number in brackets. The numbers in brackets are verification numbers, which are designed to facilitate computer processing of data and check the accuracy of number input. There is a chip on the smart ID card that stores the holder's personal information, including the holder's fingerprint and electronic certificate. In addition to being used for general immigration and identity authentication purposes, it can also be used as an online electronic certificate, a public library card, and in 2006, it can be used as a Hong Kong driving license at the same time. Therefore, an ID card is very necessary when traveling in Hong Kong.

Octopus

Octopus is a commonly used stored-value card in Hong Kong. It can be used for transportation in all directions and can also be used for shopping in many supermarkets. There are two types of Octopus: ordinary Octopus and student Octopus. At first, ordinary Octopus can be purchased in subway stations. Later, schools will generally notify students by email and tell them how to apply for a student Octopus. Student Octopus can enjoy more discounts when taking the subway.

Bank card

There are many banks in Hong Kong. Opening an account with a bank linked to the school can make it easier to pay tuition fees in the future. For example, CityU is linked to Hang Seng Bank, and tuition fees only need to be transferred at an ATM machine. In addition, it may become more convenient for parents to remit tuition fees in the Mainland. In addition, various banks in Hong Kong will promote their credit cards. Annual fees are waived for students, and credit cards from various banks can enjoy discounts in different stores. It is recommended that you choose a bank that is linked to your favorite store to apply for a credit card, which can provide you with many discounts. However, I hope everyone will pay attention to their credit problems and remember to transfer money to their credit cards at the end of the month.