For those interested in Hong Kong investment immigration and life in Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Immigration Department announced on the 17th that it will implement a stamp-free entry and exit arrangement for non-permanent residents starting from the 19th.
Under the new arrangement, non-permanent residents will receive an entry label upon arrival, replacing the need for a stamp in their travel documents. The entry label will contain the holder's name in English, document number, date of entry, conditions and duration of stay in Hong Kong, and other relevant information.
An Immigration Department spokesperson stated that this measure will provide more convenient entry and exit services for non-permanent residents, while also simplifying the clearance process, thereby facilitating smoother passenger flow at the border.
The Immigration Department pointed out that, generally speaking, non-local students, foreign domestic workers, and imported labor under the Supplementary Labor Scheme will receive an entry label upon each entry. Other non-permanent residents will only receive an entry label upon their first entry, and will not receive one on subsequent entries, nor will their travel documents require stamping.
When departing, non-permanent residents will also not need to have their travel documents stamped.
