The HKSAR Government has further opened up the Sha Tau Kok Frontier Closed Area (except Chung Ying Street) since January 2024. The Security Bureau has entrusted the TIC to process the allocation of application rights of applying for tourist permits to the Sha Tau Kok Frontier Closed Area operating group tours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
The public can go sight-seeing there and take a ferry at the Pier to visit neighbouring places including Lai Chi Wo and Kat O, to gain a deeper understanding of local history, culture, natural scenery and tourist attractions. Interested parties can contact licensed travel agents for group tour visits.
Phase II Programme Overview
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Starting Date |
1 January 2024 |
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Opening Days |
Daily (7:00am to 9:00pm) |
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Quotas |
From Monday to Friday: 2300 individual travellers (FIT) per day (Quotas are subject to the latest announcement through Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform) / no quota limit for tour group travellers
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Open Areas |
The entire Sha Tau Kok Frontier Closed Area (except Chung Ying Street) |
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Application Methods and Procedures |
It takes at least 3 working days visit date to register an account and submit an application through the Hong Kong Police Force Online Application Platform on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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Fee |
Free of Charge |
Tours on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
The Security Bureau has entrusted the TIC to process the allocation of application rights of applying for tourist permits to the Sha Tau Kok Frontier Closed Area operating group tours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Licensed travel agents can apply for operating local tours in the Sha Tau Kok Closed Area on a first-come-first-served basis through the link below:
Introduction to quota and T-Cap applications : Please view here.(Chinese Version only)
Application Link: Travel Agents apply for the allocation of application rights
Licensed travel agents can submit their quota allocation applications for November 2024 on the TIC website starting from 10:00 am on Thursday, 19September2024 at the earliest (The applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis).
Tours on other days
For other days, applications for Tourism Closed Area Permits for tour groups can be made directly through the Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform (T-Cap).
Application Link: https://www.es.police.gov.hk
Individual Travellers
Tourism Closed Area Permits for Individual Visitors can also be applied for directly through the Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform (T-Cap).
Application Link: https://www.es.police.gov.hk
Tourism Closed Area Permits (T-Cap) Application Guidelines
User Guide to submit online application:
Enquiries:
| Enquiries | Service Provider | Hotlines / E-mail |
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Quota application for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays Tours |
Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong | 2969 8135 [email protected] |
| Online Application for T-Cap | Hong Kong Police Force |
8226 1886 6133 8310 / 6133 8610 |
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Submitted T-Cap Applications |
Police Border District Closed Area Permit Office | 2860 4143 |