The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges,an undersea tunnel,and four artificial islands. It is both the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fixed link in the world. The HZMB spans the Lingding and Jiuzhou channels,connecting Hong Kong and Macau with Zhuhai—a major city on the Pearl River Delta in China.
The Individual Visit Scheme begun on 28 July 2003 allowing travelers from Mainland China to visit Hong Kong and Macau on an individual basis;prior to the Scheme,Mainland residents could only visit on business visas or on group tours.
The Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents is a travel document issued by the Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China. This card-size biometric document is issued to Chinese citizens with permanent residency in Hong Kong and Macau for traveling to mainland China. The bearers can stay in mainland China indefinitely for any purpose,including working and studying,with no restriction imposed. The validity period for the card is 10 years or 5 years.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport is a passport issued only to permanent residents of Hong Kong who also hold Chinese citizenship. In accordance with the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,since the handover in 1997,the passport has been issued by the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong under the authorisation of the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China. As the official languages of Hong Kong are Chinese and English,the passport is printed bilingually in both Chinese and English. In addition,unlike Chinese passport which can be issued by Chinese diplomatic missions abroad,the Immigration Department of Hong Kong is the only issuing authority for HKSAR passports.
The Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong is responsible for immigration control of Hong Kong. After the People's Republic of China assumed sovereignty of the territory in July 1997,Hong Kong's immigration system remained largely unchanged from its British predecessor model. Residents from mainland China do not have the right of abode in Hong Kong,nor can they enter the territory freely,both before and after 1997. There are different regulations that apply to residents of Macau,another Special Administrative Region of China. In addition,visa-free entry acceptance regulations into Hong Kong for passport holders of some 170 countries remain unchanged before and after 1997.
Chinese nationality law details the conditions by which a person holds nationality of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The primary law governing these requirements is the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China,which came into force on September 10,1980.
New immigrants in Hong Kong generally refers to migrants from mainland China (Mainlanders). Despite its literal meaning,the term is rarely used to describe newly arrived immigrants from regions other than Mainland China. Since the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong to The People's Republic of China,increasing numbers of migrants from mainland China have been coming to the territory.
The Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of Chinapassport is a passport issued to Chinese citizens who are permanent residents of the Chinese Special Administrative Region of Macau.
Highly skilled applicants can apply for residency in Hong Kong. Tests that award points to skilled applicants and for economic contributions by investors were recently introduced by the Immigration Department of Hong Kong.
The Taiwan Entry Permit (入臺證),formally the Exit &Entry Permit Taiwan Republic of China,is an entry permit issued by the National Immigration Agency in Taiwan for Chinese citizens from mainland,Hong Kong,and Macau to enter and exit the Taiwan Area.
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme ("QMAS") is a points-based immigration system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It was first announced in February 2006,and began accepting applications in June of the same year;by September 2023,more than 20000 people had been admitted to residence in Hong Kong under the scheme.
The Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents is a travel document issued by the Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China. This card-size biometric document is issued to Taiwan residents for traveling to mainland China. Since 2017,Taiwan residents with this document can stay in mainland China indefinitely for any purpose,including working and studying,with no restriction imposed.
The Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region allows citizens of specific countries/territories to travel to Macau for tourism or business purposes for periods ranging from 14 to 180 days without having to obtain a visa. For other entry purposes,such as establishing residence on a long-term basis,a different policy applies.
The visa policy of Hong Kong deals with the requirements in which a foreign national wishing to enter Hong Kong through one of the 15 immigration control points must meet to obtain an entry permit or Visa,which depending on the traveller's nationality,may be required to travel to,enter,and remain in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Visitors from over 145 countries are permitted without Visa entry for periods ranging from 7 to 180 days,to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for tourism or certain business-related activities. All visitors must hold a passport valid for more than 1 month.
e-Channel,also known as The Automated Passenger Clearance System,is an expedited border control system introduced by the Hong Kong Immigration Department in 2004,designed to speed up border immigration processes for residents of Hong Kong,Macau and frequent visitors to Hong Kong entering and exiting the territory whether it be by land,air or sea via the use of self-service kiosks employed at various border control points.
The Hong Kong and Macao Travel Permit,alternatively known as the Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao,is a travel document issued by the Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China. This card-size biometric document is issued to Chinese citizens residing in the mainland for traveling to and returning from Hong Kong and Macau for personal purposes.
Mainland Chinese or mainlanders are Chinese people who live in or have recently emigrated from mainland China,defined as the territory governed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) except for Hong Kong,Macau,and the partly-PRC-controlled South China Sea Islands,and also excluding certain territories that are claimed by the PRC but not controlled,namely Taiwan a.k.a. the "Republic of China" (ROC),which is a state with limited recognition,and other associated territories that are ruled by Taiwan. The term also refers to historical groups of people of Chinese origin who immigrated to Hong Kong,Macau and Taiwan during the 20th century,especially in the context of specific historical events.
Hong Kong drifters are young,educated people who left mainland China to move to Hong Kong in search of a job and a place to live. They may experience difficulty assimilating into the culture of Hong Kong,which can vary from that of mainland China. The term Hong Kong drifter was first used in China by people in Internet chat rooms. The state may be a temporary one,depending upon a person's ability to adjust to the cultural and language differences.
The Residence Permit for Hong Kong,Macao,and Taiwan Residents is an identity document in the People's Republic of China. It is issued to Chinese citizens with permanent residency in Hong Kong,Macau,and Taiwan. Legally,Chinese citizens with permanent residency in the three regions can reside indefinitely in mainland China for any purpose without restriction. They can apply for this card for their living convenience in mainland China,as along as they have lived in the mainland for more than six months and meet one of the following conditions:legal and stable employment,legal and stable residence,or continuous study.
The People's Republic of China Exit and Entry Permit is a travel document issued by the National Immigration Administration of China to Chinese citizens for border trade,border tourism services,and border tourism.
