China on Friday announced new policies allowing residents of Shenzhen City in south China's Guangdong, the economic powerhouse province, to make more frequent visits to neighboring Hong Kong.
According to a statement from the Exit and Entry Administration, starting Dec. 1, 2024, permanent residents of Shenzhen and holders of residence permits in the city will be eligible to apply for multi-entry permits to Hong Kong. These permits will allow unlimited visits to the city within a year, with each stay capped at seven days.
"Currently, the seven most convenient land ports for residents traveling between Shenzhen and Hong Kong have prepared to handle increased passenger flow following the implementation of new policies," said Yu Jingang, deputy director of the Land Port Division at the Office of Port of Entry and Exit, Shenzhen Municipal People's Government.
"It's great. We can leave at any time with just a bag in hand," said a Shenzhen resident.
Businesses near all land ports in Shenzhen have expressed their readiness to accommodate a larger influx of tourists, looking forward to the increased activity.
"For our businesses at the port, this is certainly a positive development. Increased traffic will boost business, and we plan to enhance convenience services for our customers," said Yu Zhenyu, head of the Planning Department at Liantang Port Commercial City.
China renews multi-entry permits for Shenzhen residents to visit Hong Kong
