Border zone

Frontier Closed Area

Border zone · Hong Kong

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For visitors: permit required.

Boundary area — 8 km²
Checked against the act on 20 October 2026
Local name: 邊境禁區

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Everyone — permit required. Entry to the Frontier Closed Area requires a Closed Area Permit from the Hong Kong Police; applications are online. People crossing the boundary at control points by the specified transport do not need one.Issued by: Hong Kong Police — Closed Area Permit Office · Processing time: 3 working days (residents, visitors, tourism in Sha Tau Kok); 5 for the press and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge port · Fee: Free of chargeExceptions: Passengers crossing the boundary at control points by the specified transport (Cap. 245H); Passengers of green minibus route 59K between Wang Lek and Lin Ma Hang village (notice of 24.01.2025); Tourism in Sha Tau Kok: 7:00 to 21:00, daily quota; Chung Ying Street has its own rules
Original wording
Application for Closed Area Permit is free of charge.
Apply · Hong Kong Police (police.gov.hk) · checked 20 October 2026

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Frontier Closed Area?

For visitors: permit required. Entry to the Frontier Closed Area requires a Closed Area Permit from the Hong Kong Police; applications are online. People crossing the boundary at control points by the specified transport do not need one.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Hong Kong Police — Closed Area Permit Office. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.

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