Mainland Chinese drivers can apply for Hong Kong entry permits in November

Motorists from mainland China’s Guangdong province can apply to travel to Hong Kong by car from November under a highly anticipated cross-border scheme, transport minister Mable Chan has said.

The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme was originally expected to be implemented in December, the government said earlier this year.

Chan said on Wednesday that vehicles would be allowed to enter the city via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a daily quota of 100 applications.

“It is an important policy that will promote commuting between Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area,” the minister said.

“We will start off with the quota of 100 in an orderly and controllable manner before reviewing the experiences and increasing the quota.”

Under the policy, drivers from Guangdong will be able to enter the city after having their licence processed and meeting the relevant criteria, such as obtaining insurance, getting their cars inspected and applying for a single-entry permit.