Hong Kong Border to Re-Open for Macau and Guangdong Travel Bubble
So many are waiting for Hong Kong’s borders to reopen and there is hope on the horizon with reports of plans for a Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong Travel Bubble.
As reported by RTHK, the plan would allow for people to move freely without quarantine depending upon a health code system to help indicate a person’s Coronavirus risk level. It may expand to even include other nations with Thailand mentioned.
There should be more news in a few weeks!
Currently, only Hong Kong residents with the following documents will be permitted entry to Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
- Hong Kong SAR passport or British National (Overseas) passport (with right of abode in Hong Kong)
- Hong Kong Identity Card (this needs to be accompanied with a valid work or study visa)
There are exemptions if
- Passengers travelling from Mainland China, Taiwan or Macao SAR, and have not been to other country/region in past 14 days
- Diplomatic/official passport holders (subject to prevailing visa requirements)
- The spouse and children of Hong Kong residents
- Local government personnel performing official duties
- Personnel approved by the Hong Kong SAR government to carry out anti-epidemic work
- Passengers holding a new entry visa to work, study, establish or join in any business, or to take up residence in Hong Kong
Passengers must still meet the minimum 14 days intended/permitted limit of stay in order to meet the 14 days of compulsory quarantine requirements otherwise entry will be refused
For people transiting via Hong Kong International Airport – Transit requirements
Passengers will be able to transit Hong Kong if
- Their itinerary is contained in a single booking and
- The connection time to their next flight is within 8 hours.
Learn more and get the latest about current conditions here https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html
General Guides for (when borders re-open)
