The long-awaited “Hong Kong trains going north” policy has been officially announced! What is the specific content? How to apply?
Recently, the “Guangdong Province’s Administrative Measures for Hong Kong Motor Vehicles Entering and Exiting the Mainland via the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge” (hereinafter referred to as the “Administrative Measures”) were announced and will begin accepting Hong Kong motor vehicle owners from 9:00 on June 1, 2023 Apply, starting from 0:00 on July 1, eligible Hong Kong motor vehicle owners can drive into Guangdong through the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge after making an appointment with Hong Kong to clear customs. It is expected that approximately 450,000 Hong Kong motor vehicle owners will enjoy the benefits of this policy.
Who can apply?
As long as the Hong Kong car owner is over 18 years old, holds a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents, and has a Hong Kong motor vehicle registered in his name (a non-operating small passenger vehicle with a length of less than 6 meters and no more than 8 seats including the driver) ), you can apply to implement “one person, one car”, and one car can be equipped with 2 drivers. There are no quota restrictions, investment tax, specific status and other conditions.
How to apply?
The first step is to prepare relevant materials and submit an application to the Hong Kong Transport Department.
Step 2: Log in to the “Hong Kong Trains Going North” information system to apply for registration.
The third step is to inspect the car and buy insurance in Hong Kong.
Step 4: Complete the registration with the mainland customs and border inspection authorities.
Step 5: Receive the electronic license plate.
What materials need to be prepared?
1. Car owner information
1. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Resident Identity Card;
2. Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents.
2. Motor vehicle information
1. Hong Kong vehicle registration document;
2. Compulsory insurance certificate for motor vehicle traffic accident liability that complies with national regulations. The validity period of the insurance certificate shall not be less than the period of temporary entry and exit from the mainland;
3. Motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate (submitted for motor vehicles registered for more than 6 years).
3. Driver information
1. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Resident Identity Card;
2. Mainland travel permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents, or foreign passport and valid visa (or residence permit, permanent residence ID card), or other international travel documents and valid visa (or residence permit, permanent residence ID card) and other valid entry and exit documents;
3. Mainland motor vehicle driving license.
Compared with “dual-plate vehicles”, what are the differences between the policy of Hong Kong vehicles going north?
Traveling to and from the mainland is more free. Hong Kong single-plate vehicles can enter the mainland directly without the need for metal number plates. The validity period of the electronic license plate is linked to the validity period of the purchased mainland compulsory traffic insurance, and the longest period shall not exceed 1 year. Vehicle owners are free to choose the time to travel to and from the Mainland. During the validity period of the license, Hong Kong motor vehicles can enter and exit the Mainland multiple times by reservation.。
The licensing procedures are simplified. There is no need to fill out the application form and make copies. If a motor vehicle has been registered in Hong Kong for less than 6 years, it is exempted from submitting a motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate.
Customs filing is more convenient. A “guarantee-free” policy will be implemented for Hong Kong motor vehicles that meet the conditions for entry. Customs registration procedures are integrated into the overall application process for “Hong Kong Vehicles Going North”. Vehicle owners do not need to submit information or apply for documents at the customs service window, realizing paperless and paperless customs registration procedures. Apply online.
Border inspection filing is faster. Realize paperless filing and data sharing by border inspection departments. Drivers who have gone through the border inspection filing procedures for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao cross-border drivers, or have gone through the border inspection fast lane collection and filing procedures at any port across the country, no longer need to collect data on site. Filing
Vehicle customs clearance is smoother. The vehicle customs clearance at the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge implements a “one-stop” inspection and release model. Vehicles only need to park once to complete customs and border inspection and release procedures.
Dealing with traffic violations and minor accidents is easier. After Hong Kong motor vehicles and their drivers are registered with the public security and traffic control department, they can inquire and handle off-site traffic violations of motor vehicles through the “Traffic Control 12123” APP, quickly handle minor traffic accidents, and facilitate Hong Kong car owners driving in the Mainland.
Anything else to pay attention to?
Hong Kong motor vehicles can only enter and leave through the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and travel within the scope of Guangdong Province; vehicles must display Hong Kong license plates while driving in Guangdong and must not exceed the validity period of the license plate. Each consecutive entry must not exceed 30 days. The cumulative stay per year shall not exceed 180 days.
Hong Kong motor vehicle owners shall abide by the “Administrative Measures” and relevant laws and regulations, and have management obligations and legal responsibilities for Hong Kong motor vehicles and their drivers. In addition to handling violations of laws and regulations by Hong Kong motor vehicle owners or drivers in accordance with relevant mainland laws and regulations, the relevant registration procedures will be cancelled, and new applications will be restricted or not accepted.
