The Foreign Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong welcomes the relaxation of multiple entry visa rules for Hong Kong non-permanent residents traveling to mainland China, saying the measure will reduce administrative complexity while providing global Hong Kong has become even more attractive as a destination for professionals.
Chief Executive Officer John Lee Kat-chiu said in his annual policy address on Wednesday that foreign employees of overseas companies registered in Hong Kong should be granted multiple-entry visas to travel across the border. announced that it will be eligible for the issuance of The validity period will be five years longer than the current one. two.
Mr Lee said the move is aimed at promoting Hong Kong’s development as a hub for multinational companies and strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international trade hub.
Residents traveling to the mainland for business, tourism, family visits, and cultural and academic exchanges can apply for visas that allow them to stay for up to 180 days at a time.
Hurley Seidin, president of the Guangzhou-based American Chamber of Commerce in Southern China, said the new policy will make it easier for global professionals to live in Hong Kong and work across borders. This will increase the attractiveness of Hong Kong as a destination for foreigners.
“The availability of long-term multiple-entry visas will allow foreign professionals to forge deeper ties with mainland companies, facilitating knowledge exchange and cooperation,” Seidin said. “This not only enriches the local workforce, but also helps businesses tap into the diverse skill sets essential to competitiveness in global markets.”
