• The incident must have been the subject of criminal proceedings, or was reported to the Police without unreasonable delay.
• The victim was legally permitted to remain in Hong Kong at the time of the incident.
• Application must be made within 3 years after the date of the incident.
• The victim died/sustained permanent disability from the incident, or the injury sustained by the victim gave rise to at least 3 days' hospitalization/sick leave as certified by a registered medical practitioner/registered Chinese medicine practitioner.

Application form can be downloaded from this homepage for completion, and sent to the CLEIC Section through the following channels:

• by post/in person; or
• by fax; or
• by email/online form.
   
• Unless prevented by special circumstances, the applicant is required to attend an interview at that Section to provide relevant information and documentary proof. The applicant will be informed of the result of his application in writing.