1. Amendments of Insurance Requirement for International Circulation Permit

From 1 October 2025, all International Circulation Permit (ICP) applicants will only be required to provide the documentary proof of the Hong Kong third party liability insurance that will be valid when the ICP takes effect.

2. New Arrangements of Closed Road Permits for Cross-boundary Vehicles

The following new arrangements for Closed Road Permit (CRP) will be applicable to CRP applications submitted to this Department from 1 January 2026 onwards:

(i) Extension of maximum validity of CRP to align with the validity period of respective cross-boundary quotas, or up to 60 months at most, whichever is shorter; and
(ii) Adjustment of CRP fees.

Please refer to the Press Release for details.

    3. New Arrangements of Closed Road Permits for Cross-boundary Vehicles to tie in the commissioning of Huanggang Port

    The Huanggang Port comissions at 6:30 am of 12 October 2026 . This Department implements new arrangements of closed road permit for cross-boundary vehicles starting from 12 October 2026 to streamline administrative procedures. For details, please click here.


    You may click here for traffic arrangements of Huanggang Port.

    		  

     

    DON'T OPERATE ILLEGAL CROSS- BOUNDARY HIRE CAR SERVICE

    Pursuant to section 52(3) of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374) ("the Ordinance"), no person shall drive or use a motor vehicle; or suffer or permit a motor vehicle to be driven or used, for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward unless the vehicle complies with certain conditions stipulated in the Ordinance (including that a hire car permit is in force for the vehicle).  Otherwise, it is an offence.

    Therefore, only a cross-boundary hire car which possess a valid Private Service (Limousine) (Cross Boundary Service) Hire Car Permit can be driven or used for cross-boundary carriage of passengers for hire or reward.  Otherwise, it is an offence.

    Any person who contravenes section 52(3) of the Ordinance commits an offence and is liable on a first conviction to a maximum fine of HK$10,000 and imprisonment for 6 months; and on a subsequent conviction to a maximum fine of HK$25,000 and imprisonment for 12 months.

    Moreover, in accordance with sections 90 to 93 of the Ordinance, if a person is convicted under section 52(3), the licence of his/her vehicle may be suspended for a period of 6 months on first offence; and a period of 12 months on subsequent offence in respect of the same vehicle.  The vehicle concerned shall be delivered into the custody of Transport Department during the vehicle licence suspension period.

    Only applicants who possess valid Approval Notice ("Mainland Approval Notice") issued by the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department ("GDPSD") may make application for the Closed Road Permits for cross-boundary private cars (note), goods vehicles, coaches and eligible cross-boundary hire cars.  For details of the application procedures for Mainland Approval Notice, please contact the Vehicle Administration Office of the GDPSD (Tel: +86 (20) 83111536).

    After obtaining the Mainland Approval Notice, you can apply for Closed Road Permit for cross-boundary vehicles to the Cross Boundary Unit of this Department in person or by post. The address is Room 1032, 10/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong.

    Note: According to the regulations of Guangdong-Hong Kong Regular Quota, cross-boundary private cars should be non-commercial private cars (including Hong Kong private cars without valid hire car permits and Mainland non-commercial small passenger vehicles).

    Application Procedures

    New applicants should first make application to the GDPSD for the Mainland Approval Notice, and then apply to this Department for Closed Road Permit with the application form TD547D and relevant application documents.

    Application for New Issue of Closed Road Permit for Cross Boundary Vehicles Download form and "Notes for Attention" (TD547D)
    Application for Closed Road Permit for Cross Boundary Vehicles - Renewal/Change of Vehicle/Duplicate/ Change in Driver ParticularsTC Download form and "Notes for Attention" (TD547)
    (If the applicant wishes to apply change of Mainland vehicle, the applicant is required to submit the application form (TD547) together with    "Change in vehicle" Declaration Form".)
    You can also obtain the application forms from the Cross Boundary Unit or any of the Licensing Offices of our Department.

    After you have completed the application form, please forward it together with the required supporting documents to the Cross Boundary Unit of our Department (Address: Room 1032, 10/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong) within the service hours from Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays) for processing.

    Application for New Issue: 9:00AM to 5:15PM 
    Change of Driver: 9:00AM to 5:15PM 
    Renewal/Change of Vehicle/Change of Crossing/Duplicate/Collecting permit for new issue application: 9:00AM to 4:45PM

    What You Should Note

    • Use the right application form. Before completing it, read the notes on the application form carefully.
    • Remember to sign on the form and stamp the company chop if the applicant is a company.
    • Ensure that your application form is accompanied by all the necessary supporting documents.
    • The vehicle should possess with valid Hong Kong vehicle licence when apply for and upon issue of Closed Road Permit.
    • All cross-boundary drivers must hold a valid Mainland driving licence in order to drive in the Mainland. Hong Kong residents applying for Direct Issue of Mainland driving licence may refer to the following link -
    Reference information on application for direct issue of Mainland driving licence for Hong Kong residents holding valid Hong Kong driving licence at the website of Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department (only Chinese version is available)


    Alert Fake Messages

    We have noticed that false information has from time to time appeared in social media and messaging groups, falsely claiming that Mainland Regular Quotas are not subject to Boundary Control Points or eligibility criteria.

    We reminded the public that applicants for Mainland Regular Quotas must meet the application requirements stipulated by the Mainland authority and submit the specified documents (such as business registration documents of both Guangdong and Hong Kong) to the Mainland authority. Citizens should refer to official announcements, verify messages carefully and stay alert against deception to avoid disruption to their travel plans.

    Latest Fake Messages Alerts

    Public urged to guard against repeated fake messages on Guangdong-Hong Kong Regular Quotas for vehicles (2026.4.29)

    Public urged to guard against fake messages on Guangdong-Hong Kong Regular Quotas for vehicles (2026.3.24)

    Public urged to guard against fake messages on Guangdong-Hong Kong Regular Quotas (2025.12.19)

    Mail items with insufficient postage

    Underpaid mail items will be rejected. For proper delivery of your mail items to the department, please ensure your mail items bear sufficient postage with return address. (Details)

    Enquiries

    Enquiries about the application for Closed Road Permits for Boundary Crossing Vehicles may be made to 1823 Call Centre at 1823 or by E-mail: tdenq@td.gov.hk.