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International Child Abduction - The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction ("the Convention"), Child Abduction and Custody Ordinance (Cap. 512) ("CACO")
 

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The Immigration Department of Hong Kong may stop a child from being removed from Hong Kong only if they have a sealed copy of the court order prohibiting such removal. An immigration officer does not have power to stop a child from departure without a court order if the child has a valid travel document. If you have obtained a court order prohibiting removal or directing that you may request the Immigration Department of Hong Kong not to issue a travel document to a child without your consent, you must ensure that a sealed copy of the court order is delivered by hand to the Immigration Department, together with a copy of the child's birth certificate, identity card and travel document(s) (if applicable and available). The sealed copy of the court order and your request (if applicable) should be delivered to -

 During office hours (except Sundays and public holidays)
 
 Monday to Friday : 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 Saturday : 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
 
 Control Administration Section
14/F Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
telephone: (852)28293521
  
 Outside office hours
 
 The Duty Immigration Officer
Departure Level (North)
Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok
telephone: (852)21831314

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