Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao to be increased
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     The Transport Department (TD) announced today (January 26) that the governments of Hong Kong and Macao have agreed to increase the regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to Macao (Hong Kong quotas) with a view to enhancing traffic flow between Hong Kong and Macao and better utilising the HZMB.
 
     Since the commissioning of the HZMB, the TD has allocated a total of 1 800 Hong Kong quotas. Taking into account the traffic situation in the vicinity of the HZMB, the TD will increase the Hong Kong quotas by 1 000.
 
     The additional 1 000 quotas will be distributed in two phases from the second quarter of 2023. Five hundred quotas are allocated for company applicants and 500 are for individual applicants. The quotas are valid for no more than three years. If the number of applications exceeds the specified number of quotas, the TD will, in accordance with their types of applications, carry out balloting to determine the order of applications to be processed.
 
  1. Five hundred quotas will be issued under the first phase, with 250 company quotas and 250 individual quotas. Quota holders are expected to be able to travel via the HZMB starting from the second quarter of 2023 until May 31, 2026; and
  2. Five hundred quotas will be issued under the second phase, with 250 company quotas and 250 individual quotas. Quota holders are expected to be able to travel via the HZMB starting from the third quarter of 2023 until July 31, 2026.

     The eligibility criteria of quota applications remain the same. The company quota is open to companies registered in both Hong Kong and Macao, or companies registered in Hong Kong and associated with another company registered in Macao. The quota for individuals is open to Hong Kong permanent residents employed with remuneration in Macao or who have established a registered company in Macao. The application criteria and licensing requirements for the Hong Kong quotas are in the Annex. Private cars allocated with Hong Kong quotas will be permitted to access the city of Macao multiple times via the HZMB. The Hong Kong quota allotments will be re-allocated upon expiry through open application so that more people will benefit.

     Eligible parties can apply for the Hong Kong quotas through the GovHK website (www.gov.hk/regularquotahkpctomacao) from 9am on February 20 to 5.15pm on March 3. 
 
     For application procedures and details, please visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/licences_and_permits/closed_road_permit_for_cross_boundary_vehicles/rq_hk_private_cars_to_macao_access_city_centre/index.html) or call 2804 2600.

Ends/Thursday, January 26, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:25

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