Last Updated on March 6, 2023
This article was originally published on 14 February 2023 and was updated on 6 March 2023 to reflect new information.
6 March 2023 Update: The authorities of Hong Kong officially opened the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment (GAM) Scheme on 1 March 2023. Through the scheme, businesses in the mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will be able to employ eligible graduates from Hong Kong. Authorities will grant a monthly allowance of $10,000 to enterprises for each graduate employed for up to 18 months. Job vacancies open for the scheme can be found here.
Key Points
Hong Kong, Macau and China introduced an exit-entry endorsement pass for approved nationals traveling within Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GMA) for scientific research, education, healthcare, law, or business purposes
Overview
The authorities of Hong Kong introduced an exit-entry endorsement pass for travelers arriving from Mainland China in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GMA) cities, who intend to exit or enter Hong Kong or Macau for the purpose of scientific research, education, healthcare, law or business.
The pass can be issued for one, three or five years and permits multiple entries between countries. Travelers are permitted to stay a maximum of 30 days per visit. Mainland residents visiting Hong Kong must have a valid Two-way Permit with an exit endorsement, which is issued by Mainland authorities.
Holders of the exit endorsement for talent who meet the criteria set by the Hong Kong SAR under the Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors, can enter the city as visitors to take part in designated short-term activities without needing to obtain employment entry permits.
What are the Changes?
The Hong Kong authorities have introduced an exit-entry endorsement pass for Chinese nationals traveling within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GMA) for scientific research, education, healthcare, law, or business purposes. The pass was initially introduced on 20 February 2023 as a pilot project.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the authorities of Hong Kong’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
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