Hong Kong to expand “Seamless e-Channel” and launch contact-less vehicle clearance at HZMB port
UK relaxes BN(O) visa rules for Hongkongers with protest-related convictions
Immigration Department rejects 455 foreign-domestic-helper visas in three-year job-hopping crackdown
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Hong Kong says more than 320,000 global talents admitted; no cap planned for Top Talent Pass
LegCo data show more than 320,000 people have entered Hong Kong under revamped talent schemes, with officials vowing no numerical cap on the flagship Top Talent Pass. The government is actively courting high-salary professionals and easing renewal rules, signalling continued competition for global expertise.
Police target illegal cross-boundary ride-hailing; nine drivers arrested in fortnight sting
LegCo papers reveal that Hong Kong police arrested nine drivers and seized their cars in a two-week operation against unlicensed cross-boundary passenger services. Businesses are advised to verify operators’ permits as enforcement against illegal ride-hailing intensifies.
New Huanggang Port sees record 130,000 daily travellers over Chung Yeung holiday
Hong Kong’s new 24-hour Huanggang Port processed up to 130,000 passengers per day during the Chung Yeung long weekend, more than twice normal flow. Officials say the joint-inspection model speeds clearance but will refine crowd-control measures before November’s APEC summit.
Typhoon Champi: Airlines waive change fees on Hong Kong – Taiwan routes
Super Typhoon Champi forced widespread flight cancellations on 23 October, prompting Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express to issue limited-time fee-waiver policies for Hong Kong–Taiwan tickets. The conditions, deadlines and eligibility criteria differ by carrier, so travellers must review both flight status and ticket-issuance dates. The disruption underscores the need for corporates to maintain robust typhoon contingency plans.
Hong Kong updates 90-day visa-free list to 98 jurisdictions, adds Kenya and Namibia
Hong Kong has published a refreshed roster of 98 passport holders eligible for 90-day visa-free stays, explicitly confirming Kenya, Namibia and other African countries. The clarification supports airlines, travel agents and multinationals planning meetings in the city and positions Hong Kong competitively against other Asian hubs. Travellers must still comply with entry requirements and may not undertake paid work without a permit.
Working-holiday quotas reaffirmed: Hong Kong lists 13 partner nations for youth exchanges
Hong Kong has reaffirmed its Working Holiday Scheme partnerships with 13 economies—including Australia, Japan and the UK—without expanding the list. The programme offers 12-month visas that combine travel, short-term work and study, supporting Hong Kong’s labour-short hospitality sector while giving foreign youth international experience.
Labour Department bars logistics firm from importing drivers under Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme
Hong Kong’s Labour Department has suspended Hong Kong-Shenzhen Vehicle Services Ltd. from the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme for two years after the firm skipped required local interviews and filed false information. The action highlights strict compliance expectations for companies importing foreign labour.
Security chief flags improvements for new Huanggang Port as daily crossings hit 130,000 over holiday
Security Secretary Chris Tang acknowledged bottlenecks at the new Huanggang Port after holiday crowds surged to 130,000 travellers per day. The government will add staff and refine e-Channel procedures, changes that will affect corporate commuters shuttling between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Immigration Department urges families to pre-register for e-Channel at Huanggang Port
Hong Kong’s Immigration Department is asking parents and teenagers to sign up for e-Channel access in advance when using the new Huanggang Port, after manual lanes became congested during a recent holiday. Pre-registration will speed up cross-border commutes for expatriate families and business travellers.