The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will accept applications for the Initial phase from May 18, 2026, to June 8, 2026. Details are as follows:

Application Period： May 18, 2026 – June 8, 2026
Eligibility :

Restaurants holding the following valid full licenses:

  • General Restaurant Licence
  • Light Refreshment Restaurant Licence
  • Marine Restaurant Licence

Application requirement:

  • The licensed area of the restaurant must be larger than 20 square metres.
  • The establishment must not be a hot pot or barbecue restaurant (including Teppanyaki, Korean BBQ and other similar barbecue.)
  • Applicant confirms that the food premises and the property in which the food premises is located allow the entry of dogs.
Quota:

The quota for the First Phase is no more than 1,000. (In the event of over-subscription, a balloting process will be conducted to allocate quotas, to determine the successful applicants and to establish the order of the waitlist.)
Application Method:

 Please complete and submit the Online Application Form.

Information Required:

  • Identity Card Number of the Licensee;
  • Mobile Phone Number (capable of receiving SMS); and
  • Food Business License Number.

Note: Only online applications will be accepted during the First Phase.
Date and Venue of Balloting ：

Date: Expected Mid-June

The balloting process will be recorded and uploaded to the FEHD dedicated website. The balloting result will be sent to applicants through SMS.

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