115th International Business Committee (IBC) Meeting held on 25.11.2024 - Enquiry in relation to Mainland Travel Permit (MTP)

Dear Members,

At the 115th IBC Meeting held on 25.11.2024, a Member made an enquiry as to whether a Non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent resident departing Hong Kong and entering into the Mainland with a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens) ("MTP") should leave the Mainland China to another destination country or region (i.e. not returning to Hong Kong) on the strength of one’s travel document (say, passport) or MTP.

In response, the Security Bureau advised that according to the Exit-Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China, if a Non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent resident enters into the Mainland China on the strength of a MTP, he/she should depart the Mainland China with the MTP (i.e. using the same travel document), irrespective of whether he/she returns to Hong Kong or leaves for other places.  He/she should also carry with him/her a travel document and visa (if applicable) that is valid for travel to his/her destination country or region.  Same arrangement applies to a Chinese Hong Kong permanent resident.

For FAQs in relation to the MTP, please refer to the following webpage of CTS Entry Permit Service Hong Kong Limited -

https://www.ctshk.com/mep/zh/nrep_faqs/.

Regards,
Ms Luca Cheung
The Secretariat, International Business Committee