The Transport Department announced today that 1,400 regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to Macau (Hong Kong quotas) will be open for application from May 7. A new open category will be introduced in this batch to further facilitate travel between the two cities. 

The 1,400 Hong Kong quotas include 900 new slots agreed upon by the Hong Kong and Macau governments, alongside 500 reallocated quotas following their expiry.

Under the new arrangements, “open quotas” will be available to all Hong Kong permanent residents and registered companies without the need to meet specific employment or business criteria. These quotas aim to provide greater convenience for residents driving to Macau for work, business, sightseeing or family visits.

The department noted that the existing "quotas with eligibility criteria" – which require applicants to meet specific business or professional requirements – will also continue to be accepted.

Eligible applicants may submit their registrations online from 9am on May 7 until 5.15pm on May 20.

Following the application period, a ballot will be conducted to allocate the quotas. Successful applicants are expected to be able to access Macau via the HZMB starting from July 13 at the earliest. The quotas will be valid for a period of no more than three years, expiring July 12, 2029.