. A police officer handles exit formalities of tourists at Luohu Port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on May 3, 2023. XinhuaLiang Xu. BEIJING, July 1 Xinhua  China's immigration authorities announced on Monday a new measure that will make it more convenient for nonChinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao to travel to the mainland. Starting July 10, nonChinese permanent residents of the two special administrative regions will be eligible to apply for special travel permits to enter the mainland, according to the National Immigration Administration. According to the basic laws of the two regions, permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao include both Chinese and nonChinese nationals. Holders of these documents will be allowed multiple entries into the mainland within a fiveyear validity period, with each stay not exceeding 90 days. After completing procedures such as fingerprint collection, the holders can enter through the express clearance channel, according to the administration. However, if nonChinese holders intend to work, study, or engage in news reporting activities on the mainland, they should apply for visas or residence permits in accordance with the law. The administration said that it will continue to improve immigration management services to support the development of the GuangdongHong KongMacao Greater Bay Area, and promote the integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the country's overall development. Editor:Wang Su . X. . Copyright 20032024 China Economic Net. All rights reserved
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao can now apply for special travel permits to enter mainland China, allowing multiple entries within a five-year period, each stay not exceeding 90 days. These residents must apply for visas if they plan to work, study, or engage in news reporting activities in mainland China.