Starting November 20, 2024, travelers who frequently travel between the mainland and Hong Kong/Macau for personal reasons will be able to use the "No Document" channel at Shenzhen Bay Port in Shenzhen and Gongbei Port in Zhuhai.
China's immigration authorities announced on November 15 that, starting from November 20, 2024, a trial upgrade of certain fast-track border inspection channels will be implemented at Shenzhen Bay Port in Shenzhen and Gongbei Port in Zhuhai. The new "No Document" channel will allow residents who frequently travel between the mainland and Hong Kong/Macau to pass through without showing physical immigration documents.
According to the announcement, mainland residents aged 14 and above who hold a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau (with multiple-entry visas for personal visits, family visits, business, talent, or other purposes), as well as Hong Kong and Macau residents (including non-Chinese nationals) who hold valid Hong Kong-Macau to Mainland Travel Permits, can choose to use the "No Document" channel. This option will allow travelers to pass through border inspection without presenting physical immigration documents, provided they agree to have their facial features and fingerprints collected for verification. If travelers opt for other inspection channels, they will need to present their valid immigration documents for border checks. However, mainland residents holding official entry and exit documents are currently not eligible for the "No Document" channel and should still continue to use the regular inspection channels. The announcement also reminded all travelers that, since mainland residents must present their permits when entering Hong Kong or Macau, and Hong Kong and Macau residents need to use their permits for residency and travel matters in the mainland, all travelers between the mainland and Hong Kong/Macau should still carry their valid immigration documents. For any questions, travelers can contact the 12367 hotline for assistance.
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