Transport Department - Batch 11 in May 2026

The TD announced in 1 May 2026 that the 500 Hong Kong expired quotas allocated from April 2023 would be reopen for application together with 900 new Hong Kong quotas in accordance with the arrangement agreed between the governments of Hong Kong and Macao. The 1 400 Hong Kong quotas include 1 000 Quotas with Eligibility and 400 Open Quota. They are valid for no more than three years until 12 July 2029. The details are as follows.

Applicants must fulfill the application eligibility under respective Quota Category as at the ballot registration deadline. Each applicant is allowed to submit ONE ballot registration in one of the four categories, namely "Quotas with Eligibility" (Individual), "Quotas with Eligibility" (Company), "Open Quotas" (Individual) or "Open Quotas" (Company) only. Submitting more than one ballot registration (including but not limited to repeated registrations within the same category or registrations in more than one category) will result in disqualification in all of the registrations.

Item	"Open Quota" and "Quota with Eligibility" (Individual)	"Open Quota" and "Quota with Eligibility" (Company)
Identity	Hong Kong Permanent Residents
Driving License of Drivers	1. Holding a valid Hong Kong Full Driving Licence with private car entitlement; 2. Holding a valid People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driving Licence (only applicable to designated drivers aged over 70); and 3. Mainland Electronic Temporary Driving Licence (obtained by filing records) Points to Note: · Holder of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence may stay in Macao for at most 14 days; free of charge registration with the Macao Public Security Police Force is required for staying in Macao exceeding 14 days · Since the HZMB Main Bridge is located within the Mainland waters, Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars and their designated drivers must comply with the laws and regulations of the Mainland when driving on it. According to the Provisions on the Application for and Use of Driving Licences (Order Nos. 90 and 139, Ministry of Public Security, the People's Republic of China), drivers will no longer be able to apply for Temporary Driving Licences upon reaching the age of 70. Consequently, Hong Kong drivers who intend to drive across the HZMB after turning 70 must obtain a valid People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driving Licence before reaching the age of 70 and comply with relevant requirements.
Number of Drivers	1. A maximum of 2 designated drivers are allowed. 2. Driver 1 must be the applicant and Driver 2 must be the applicant's parent, spouse or child.	1. A maximum of 3 designated drivers are allowed. 2. Designated Drivers must be: → Staff members of the company applicant; or → Director of the company applicant

Item

"Open Quota" and "Quota with Eligibility"
(Individual)

"Open Quota" and "Quota with Eligibility"
(Company)

Identity

Hong Kong Permanent Residents

Driving License of Drivers

1. Holding a valid Hong Kong Full Driving Licence with private car entitlement;

2. Holding a valid People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driving Licence (only applicable to designated drivers aged over 70); and

3. Mainland Electronic Temporary Driving Licence (obtained by filing records)

Points to Note:

· Holder of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence may stay in Macao for at most 14 days; free of charge registration with the Macao Public Security Police Force is required for staying in Macao exceeding 14 days

· Since the HZMB Main Bridge is located within the Mainland waters, Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars and their designated drivers must comply with the laws and regulations of the Mainland when driving on it. According to the Provisions on the Application for and Use of Driving Licences (Order Nos. 90 and 139, Ministry of Public Security, the People's Republic of China), drivers will no longer be able to apply for Temporary Driving Licences upon reaching the age of 70. Consequently, Hong Kong drivers who intend to drive across the HZMB after turning 70 must obtain a valid People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driving Licence before reaching the age of 70 and comply with relevant requirements.

Number of Drivers

1. A maximum of 2 designated drivers are allowed.

2. Driver 1 must be the applicant and Driver 2 must be the applicant's parent, spouse or child.

1. A maximum of 3 designated drivers are allowed.

2. Designated Drivers must be:
→ Staff members of the company applicant; or
→ Director of the company applicant

C. Requirements of Vehicles Licences

Hong Kong private cars using the HZMB must complete all formalities as required by the three government authorities, including the licensing requirements of Hong Kong and Macao government authorities and filing record requirements of the Mainland government authorities.

Item	Vehicle Licence
Hong Kong	Closed Road Permit ("Permit") Flat rate fees for the Permit valid for 12 to 36 months: HK $744 Monthly fee for the Permit valid less than 12 months: HK $62 (any part of a month counting as one month)
Macao	1. Permit issued by the Macao Customs Service (MOP $100) 2. Electronic label issued by the Macao Customs Service (free) 3. Macao Statutory Vehicle Insurance Applicants being invited are not required to submit Macao Statutory Vehicle Insurance at their initial application documents submission. When processing the applications, the TD will separately inform applicants to purchase the Macao Statutory Vehicle Insurance. Applicants shall provide a copy of the insurance to the TD when collecting the Permit at the latest.
Mainland	1. Mainland Electronic Temporary Vehicle Licence (obtained by filing records) 2. Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance Quota with Eligibility: Applicants being invited are not required to submit a copy of the Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance at their initial application documents submission. When processing the applications, the TD will separately inform applicants to purchase the Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance. After purchase, applicants shall provide a copy of the insurance to the TD for the processing of applications by the three government authorities. Open Quota: Applicants being invited must provide a copy of the Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance to the TD, for the processing of applications by the three government authorities, at their initial application documents submission.

Item

Vehicle Licence

Hong Kong

Closed Road Permit ("Permit")

Flat rate fees for the Permit valid for 12 to 36 months: HK $744
Monthly fee for the Permit valid less than 12 months: HK $62 (any part of a month counting as one month)

Macao

1. Permit issued by the Macao Customs Service (MOP $100)

2. Electronic label issued by the Macao Customs Service (free)

3. Macao Statutory Vehicle Insurance

Applicants being invited are not required to submit Macao Statutory Vehicle Insurance at their initial application documents submission. When processing the applications, the TD will separately inform applicants to purchase the Macao Statutory Vehicle Insurance. Applicants shall provide a copy of the insurance to the TD when collecting the Permit at the latest.

Mainland

1. Mainland Electronic Temporary Vehicle Licence (obtained by filing records)

2. Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance

Quota with Eligibility: Applicants being invited are not required to submit a copy of the Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance at their initial application documents submission. When processing the applications, the TD will separately inform applicants to purchase the Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance. After purchase, applicants shall provide a copy of the insurance to the TD for the processing of applications by the three government authorities.
Open Quota: Applicants being invited must provide a copy of the Mainland Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance to the TD, for the processing of applications by the three government authorities, at their initial application documents submission.

The TD will coordinate the applications of Hong Kong and Macao licences and filing records formalities of the Mainland government authorities. With the applicant's consent, the TD will pass the information of the applicant, vehicle and driver(s) to the Macao and Mainland government authorities for application and filing record purposes. Applications will be processed by the three government authorities separately.

The general application procedures are summarized in the flow chart and further elaborated in the detailed application procedures below.

Item	Important Notes
Step 1: Submit ballot registration through the GovHK website	Eligible parties may register for balloting through the GovHK website from 9am on 7 May 2026 to 5.15pm on 20 May 2026. Points to Note: · Each applicant is allowed to submit ONE ballot registration in one of the four categories, namely "Quotas with Eligibility" (Individual), "Quotas with Eligibility" (Company), "Open Quotas" (Individual) or "Open Quotas" (Company) only. Submitting more than one ballot registrations will result in disqualification in all of the registrations. · Any individual or company can only hold one quota at any given time. Existing quota holders of Hong Kong quotas launched in September 2023, November 2023, July 2024, October 2024, March 2025 and November 2025 are not allowed to submit registration in the current round of ballot registration. Nevertheless, existing quota holders of Hong Kong quotas launched in September 2023, November 2023, July 2024, October 2024, March 2025 and November 2025 could submit registration(s) in the future round(s) of new quota(s) which will be valid after the expiry of their existing quota, and have to fulfill the application requirements under the future round(s) of new quota(s) by then. · The applicant should submit supporting documents as required to prove that the eligibility criteria for application has already been met on or before the ballot registration deadline. If the applicant cannot provide all supporting documents and other required application materials within the specified timeframe as requested by the TD, the application will not be processed. · The TD will contact applicant through the email address, Hong Kong correspondence address and Hong Kong mobile phone number (via email, letter, phone call or SMS) as provided on GovHK. Please make sure that the information is accurately provided such that any correspondences in relation to this ballot registration and future application (if balloted and being invited to submit an application in the future) can duly reach applicant. · Unless under special circumstances of which the vehicle is severely damaged in traffic accident or that the vehicle is missing, etc., the vehicle information provided by the applicant on GovHK for ballot registration MUST correspond to the vehicle information provided in the application for Closed Road Permit, should the applicant be invited to submit one in the future. · The applicant will be allocated with a ballot registration number once the ballot registration is submitted. Since the number of quotas is limited and its takes time to vet applications, the allocation of a ballot registration number to an applicant does not imply that the application is successful. · The applicant has to complete any transfer of vehicle ownership, registration and licensing of vehicle or renewal of vehicle licence at least one working day before the ballot registration deadline. The TD is not liable to any applicants who fail to complete the relevant formalities on time and consequently, could not use the vehicle registered under their names to submit ballot registration before the deadline.
Step 2: TD conduct balloting	1. In the event that the number of ballot registration exceeds the available quotas, a ballot will be conducted to determine the order in which applications will be processed. 2. The ballot results will be uploaded to this website after balloting. The TD will invite applicants to submit supporting documents and other required application documents according to their balloted orders.
Step 3: TD will invite applicants according to their balloted orders	1. The TD will invite applicants to submit application according to their balloted orders. 2. Applicants receiving invitation from the TD are required to submit the following required application forms (along with all supporting documents and other required application documents) in person, by agent, by post or drop-in-box within the specified timeframe: → Application for New Issue of Closed Road Permit for Cross Boundary Vehicles Download form and "Notes for Attention" (TD547D) → Consent Form of Vehicle Owner Download Consent Form of Vehicle Owner → Consent Form of Designated Drivers Download Consent Form of Designated Drivers → Application Form for Regular Quota for Hong Kong Private Cars to Macao Download Application Form for Regular Quota for Hong Kong Private Cars to Macao 3. Applications that are not submitted by the deadline AND / OR without ALL required documents will not be processed. 4. The balloted applicant will only be considered as successful quota holder upon approval from all three governments of Hong Kong, Macao and the Mainland.
Step 4: Applicants to make appointments to collect required labels and permits	1. After obtaining Closed Road Permit from the TD, applicants, as required by the Macao government authorities, should make appointment with the Macao Customs Service during the quota validity period and before departing for Macao via the HZMB for the first time, for collecting and displaying the Electronic Label (RFID) and permits issued by the Macao government authorities upon arrival at the Macao Port. 2. Macao Customs Service will contact the applicants directly for relevant arrangements. 3. Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars holding Hong Kong quotas are not allowed to hold Macao car plates. Otherwise, they may incur corresponding legal liabilities. Points to Note: · During the quota validity period, if there is any information change of the vehicle registration document which was submitted in Hong Kong quota application, including but not limited to particular of registered vehicle owner or vehicle information (color, engine number or chassis number / vehicle identification number etc), the quota holder must inform TD (Cross Boundary Unit) and submit all required documents for the governments of the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao to process the change. Otherwise, the vehicle concerned may not be allowed to enter HZMB Hong Kong Port and Macao city centre by the law enforcement agencies of the three governments. If the TD receives notification from the relevant authorities of the Macao SAR Government that any particulars of the quota vehicles, when accessing Macao city centre, are inconsistent with its approved record, the TD may consider revoking the Closed Road Permit issued to quota vehicle concerned upon verification. · The TD may require the Closed Road Permit holders to provide supporting documents for checking their eligibilites for Quota Application during the quota validity period. If the holder does not meet the eligibilities, the TD may consider revoking the Closed Road Permit issued to relevant quota vehicle's upon verification.

Item

Important Notes

Step 1: Submit ballot registration through the GovHK website

Eligible parties may register for balloting through the GovHK website from 9am on 7 May 2026 to 5.15pm on 20 May 2026.

Points to Note:

· Each applicant is allowed to submit ONE ballot registration in one of the four categories, namely "Quotas with Eligibility" (Individual), "Quotas with Eligibility" (Company), "Open Quotas" (Individual) or "Open Quotas" (Company) only. Submitting more than one ballot registrations will result in disqualification in all of the registrations.

· Any individual or company can only hold one quota at any given time. Existing quota holders of Hong Kong quotas launched in September 2023, November 2023, July 2024, October 2024, March 2025 and November 2025 are not allowed to submit registration in the current round of ballot registration. Nevertheless, existing quota holders of Hong Kong quotas launched in September 2023, November 2023, July 2024, October 2024, March 2025 and November 2025 could submit registration(s) in the future round(s) of new quota(s) which will be valid after the expiry of their existing quota, and have to fulfill the application requirements under the future round(s) of new quota(s) by then.

· The applicant should submit supporting documents as required to prove that the eligibility criteria for application has already been met on or before the ballot registration deadline. If the applicant cannot provide all supporting documents and other required application materials within the specified timeframe as requested by the TD, the application will not be processed.

· The TD will contact applicant through the email address, Hong Kong correspondence address and Hong Kong mobile phone number (via email, letter, phone call or SMS) as provided on GovHK. Please make sure that the information is accurately provided such that any correspondences in relation to this ballot registration and future application (if balloted and being invited to submit an application in the future) can duly reach applicant.

· Unless under special circumstances of which the vehicle is severely damaged in traffic accident or that the vehicle is missing, etc., the vehicle information provided by the applicant on GovHK for ballot registration MUST correspond to the vehicle information provided in the application for Closed Road Permit, should the applicant be invited to submit one in the future.

· The applicant will be allocated with a ballot registration number once the ballot registration is submitted. Since the number of quotas is limited and its takes time to vet applications, the allocation of a ballot registration number to an applicant does not imply that the application is successful.

· The applicant has to complete any transfer of vehicle ownership, registration and licensing of vehicle or renewal of vehicle licence at least one working day before the ballot registration deadline. The TD is not liable to any applicants who fail to complete the relevant formalities on time and consequently, could not use the vehicle registered under their names to submit ballot registration before the deadline.

Step 2: TD conduct balloting

1. In the event that the number of ballot registration exceeds the available quotas, a ballot will be conducted to determine the order in which applications will be processed.

2. The ballot results will be uploaded to this website after balloting. The TD will invite applicants to submit supporting documents and other required application documents according to their balloted orders.

Step 3: TD will invite applicants according to their balloted orders

1. The TD will invite applicants to submit application according to their balloted orders.

2. Applicants receiving invitation from the TD are required to submit the following required application forms (along with all supporting documents and other required application documents) in person, by agent, by post or drop-in-box within the specified timeframe:

→ Application for New Issue of Closed Road Permit for Cross Boundary Vehicles
Download form and "Notes for Attention" (TD547D)

→ Consent Form of Vehicle Owner
Download Consent Form of Vehicle Owner

→ Consent Form of Designated Drivers
Download Consent Form of Designated Drivers

→ Application Form for Regular Quota for Hong Kong Private Cars to Macao
Download Application Form for Regular Quota for Hong Kong Private Cars to Macao

3. Applications that are not submitted by the deadline AND / OR without ALL required documents will not be processed.

4. The balloted applicant will only be considered as successful quota holder upon approval from all three governments of Hong Kong, Macao and the Mainland.

Step 4: Applicants to make appointments to collect required labels and permits

1. After obtaining Closed Road Permit from the TD, applicants, as required by the Macao government authorities, should make appointment with the Macao Customs Service during the quota validity period and before departing for Macao via the HZMB for the first time, for collecting and displaying the Electronic Label (RFID) and permits issued by the Macao government authorities upon arrival at the Macao Port.

2. Macao Customs Service will contact the applicants directly for relevant arrangements.

3. Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars holding Hong Kong quotas are not allowed to hold Macao car plates. Otherwise, they may incur corresponding legal liabilities.

Points to Note:

· During the quota validity period, if there is any information change of the vehicle registration document which was submitted in Hong Kong quota application, including but not limited to particular of registered vehicle owner or vehicle information (color, engine number or chassis number / vehicle identification number etc), the quota holder must inform TD (Cross Boundary Unit) and submit all required documents for the governments of the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao to process the change. Otherwise, the vehicle concerned may not be allowed to enter HZMB Hong Kong Port and Macao city centre by the law enforcement agencies of the three governments. If the TD receives notification from the relevant authorities of the Macao SAR Government that any particulars of the quota vehicles, when accessing Macao city centre, are inconsistent with its approved record, the TD may consider revoking the Closed Road Permit issued to quota vehicle concerned upon verification.

· The TD may require the Closed Road Permit holders to provide supporting documents for checking their eligibilites for Quota Application during the quota validity period. If the holder does not meet the eligibilities, the TD may consider revoking the Closed Road Permit issued to relevant quota vehicle's upon verification.

	Quota with Eligibility	Open Quota
Individual	500	200
Company	500	200
Total	1 000	400