Originally posted by twiceAweek at 28-2-2011 17:20
eh .. by law, you should carry your passport at all times !
There is no ordinance that stipulates visitors must carry ID around. They are strongly advised to as the police here have random stop and search powers and can demand ID without just cause.
The immigration ordinance only states that ID card holders over 15 must be able to produce their ID at all times so visitors, who don't hold HK ID cards are not mandated to do so.
However it is hard to prove you are not mandated to do so if requested unless you are carrying some ID that proves you are a visitor, such as a passport. Hence the recommendation for visitors to carry ID.