Leaving Hong Kong and entering the mainland are separate checks. A friend's quick HKID clearance does not mean HKID alone covers your entire trip.
What to have ready
Before you start
Chinese Hong Kong residents generally use an applicable Mainland Travel Permit arrangement. Non-Chinese permanent residents can check the dedicated permit's eligibility, permitted purposes, and stay rules. Others may need passport and visa arrangements. Permanent residence does not establish Chinese nationality.
What to do, step by step
- Identify the route by nationality and Hong Kong status rather than copying a companion.
- Check official application or renewal requirements and allow time for collection.
- Use the name and number from the document you will present.
- Check the chosen crossing and return documents and carry originals.
Costs, timing, and things to check
Children need documents appropriate to their own status; travelling with parents does not create entry eligibility.
Travel permission does not automatically permit work, study, or long residence; check purpose restrictions, especially for the dedicated permit.
Identify your status and prepare documents for both sides.
Official information and enquiries
These are the reference and service entry points for this guide. Check current fees, eligibility, and schedules with the authority. The preparation date is not each source's official update date.