Good news for non-Chinese Hong Kong and Macau Permanent Residents. Starting on 10 July 2024, they can apply for a 5-year permit to travel to the Mainland for short-term purposes, such as business or tourism. Permit holders no longer need to apply for a China Visa. Then, they can travel to the mainland within the 5-year validity period, with each stay not exceeding 90 days.
How to apply?
Step 1: Online Application
Applicants must complete an application e-form on the CTS (China Travel Service) Entry Permit Service Hong Kong Limited’s website. By providing their personal information and uploading images of their Hong Kong Permanent Resident Identity Card and copy of their passport data page.
Step 2: Email Notification
Applicants will receive an email if they pass a preliminary review. They can then make an appointment at a designated CTS service centre.
Step 3: Bring Original Documents
Applicants should bring all required original documents. Including a completed application form with a recent photo, Hong Kong Permanent Resident Identity Card, passport and nationality certificates. The nationality certificates can be appied from the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
Step 4: Appointment Date
During the appointment at the CTS service centre, applicants have to take a photo at the specific photo booth. Then obtain a qualified barcode receipt and a printout of the physical photo. Line up with an application ticket from the machine when you enter the service centre and wait for your turn to submit your application via the counter. The counter officer will process your application and compete the registration. The application fee is HKD260. Before you leave the service centre, the officer will give you an acceptance receipt that shows you when to get back to the service centre and collect the permit.
Step 5: Pick up
Applicants have to pick up their permit in person with the acceptance receipt within 12 months from the scheduled date of collection.
Where are the Designated Service Centres in Hong Kong?
There are 6 CTS Centre located in:
Hong Kong Island: Sheung Wan
Kowloon: Kowloon Bay and Mong Kok
New Territories: Kwai Chung, Shek Mun and Tuen Mun
For further information, please contact us.
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