Transport Department reopens HZMB permit application

Regular quota permits is set at 1,000 applications.

The Transport Department announced that 1,000 regular quota permits for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to drive to Macau will be open for application.

The 300 permits allocated from October 2021 will expire on 23 October.

The department will reopen this batch for application together with 700 additional permits, in accordance with an arrangement agreed between the governments of Hong Kong and Macau.

Half of the permits are for company applicants, and the other half are for individual applicants. 

The permits are valid for no more than three years until October 23, 2027.

Those successfully allocated a permit are expected to be able to travel between Hong Kong and Macao via the HZMB from October 24 at the earliest.

Company permits are open for companies registered in both Hong Kong and Macau, or companies registered in Hong Kong that are associated with another company registered in Macau.

The permits for individuals are open to Hong Kong permanent residents employed in Macau or those who have established a registered company in Macau.

Private cars holding valid Hong Kong permits are permitted to access Macau multiple times via the HZMB.

Eligible parties can apply through the GovHK website from 9 September until 5:15pm on 20 September.