Tourism Closed Area Permit – Individual
- Applicants can apply online through the HKPF Online Applications Platform.
- Required documents include the Applicant's identification documents and other supporting documents required by the police (if applicable).
- Applications should be submitted at least 3 working days before the intended visit date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
- Tourists can stay in the Sha Tau Kok Frontier Closed Area from 7 am to 9 pm daily.
- Applicants can download the approved permits from the HKPF Online Applications Platform, and present the electronic permit file or print out the permit for police officers to check before granting access.
- The applicant can authorize others to submit the application and download the electronic permit.
- The applicant must be at least 18 years old; visitors under the age of 18 must have obtained the parental consent.
- The maximum number of applicants per form is 12.
- Application for Closed Area Permit is free of charge.
Please visit the following website to submit an application for Closed Area Permits on the HKPF Online Applications Platform.
https://www.es.police.gov.hk/eserv-online-portal-ui/#/pages/e-services-application-forms/10?locale=en_US
Tourism Closed Area Permit – Group
- Applicants can apply online through the HKPF Online Applications Platform.
- Required documents include the Applicant's identification documents and other supporting documents required by the police (if applicable).
- Applications should be submitted at least 3 working days before the intended visit date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
- Group tours could apply for Closed Road Permits (CRP) for tourism purpose.
- Tour guide(s) and driver(s) need to process valid closed area permit for access.
- The maximum number of applicants per form is 50 applicants and three vehicles.
- Application for Closed Area Permit/ Closed Road Permit is free of charge.
Please check the following attachment of points to note for application and list of required documents (only Chinese version), and login to the HKPF Online Applications Platform to submit applications.
申請須知 – 邊境禁區許可證 ‘團體’ 申請
https://www.es.police.gov.hk/eserv-online-portal-ui/#/pages/e-services-application-forms/10?locale=en_US
Closed Area Permit & Closed Road Permit Application for Corporation/ Organization
- Applicants can apply for Closed Area Permit / Closed Road Permit online via the HKPF Online Applications Platform.
- At least three full working days are required for processing (depending on the restricted area location and number of permits) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
- After the application is approved, applicants can download the electronic closed area permits from the HKPF Online Applications Platform. Permit holders can present the PDF file(s) / or printed copy of electronic closed area permit(s) to the inspection personnel for inspection when entering the closed area.
- The maximum numbers of applicants and vehicles per form are 30 and 20 respectively.
- Closed Area Permits / Closed Road Permits are issued free of charge.
Please click the below link to enter the HKPF Online Applications Platform for enquiring application information and to submit online applications:
https://www.es.police.gov.hk/eserv-online-portal-ui/#/pages/e-services-application-forms/10?locale=en_US
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau-Bridge (Hong Kong Port) Closed Area Permit Application for Corporation/ Organization
- Applicants can apply for Closed Area Permit / Closed Road Permit online via the HKPF Online Applications Platform.
- At least five full working days are required for processing (depending on the number of permits) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
- After the application is approved, applicants can download the electronic closed area permits from the HKPF Online Applications Platform. Permit holders can present the PDF file(s) / or printed copy of electronic closed area permit(s) to the inspection personnel for inspection when entering the closed area.
- The maximum numbers of applicants and vehicles per form are 30 and 20 respectively.
- Closed Area Permits / Closed Road Permits are issued free of charge.
Please click the below link to enter the HKPF Online Applications Platform for enquiring application information and to submit online applications:
https://www.es.police.gov.hk/eserv-online-portal-ui/#/pages/e-services-application-forms/10?locale=en_US
Closed Area Permit / Closed Road Permit Application for Media
- Applicants can apply for Closed Area Permit / Closed Road Permit online via the HKPF Online Applications Platform.
- At least five full working days are required for processing (depending on the restricted area location) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
- After the application is approved, applicants can download the electronic closed area permits from the HKPF Online Applications Platform. Permit holders can present the PDF file(s) / or printed copy of electronic closed area permit(s) to the inspection personnel for inspection when entering the closed area.
- The maximum numbers of applicants and vehicles per form are 30 and 5 respectively.
- Closed Area Permits / Closed Road Permits are issued free of charge.
Please click the below link to enter the HKPF Online Applications Platform for enquiring application information and to submit online applications:
https://www.es.police.gov.hk/eserv-online-portal-ui/#/pages/e-services-application-forms/10?locale=en_US
“Resident” Closed Area Permit Application – ‘R’ Form
- Applicant must complete and sign on the application form.
- The application may be submitted by the applicant in person, by post, by fax or to the drop-in box at Closed Area Permit Office (at least 4 working days will be required for processing if application form is submitted by post, by fax or to the drop-in box at Closed Area Permit Office).
- Submission of the application and collection of the Permit may be handled by an authorized person with a written authorization of the applicant.
Please click the attachment below for “Notes to Applicant” and supporting documents required for an application.
Notes to Applicant - ‘R’ CAP Application
“Visitor” Closed Area Permit Application – ‘V’ Form
- Applicant must complete and sign on the application form.
- The application may be submitted by the applicant in person, by post, by fax or to the drop-in box at Closed Area Permit Office (at least 4 working days will be required for processing if application form is submitted by post, by fax or to the drop-in box at Closed Area Permit Office).
- Submission of the application and collection of the Permit may be handled by an authorized person with a written authorization of the applicant.
- Sponsor must complete and sign on Part B of the application form, and submit the application to the Closed Area Permit Office in person.
- If the sponsor is over 65 years of age or supported by medical report that he is not suitable for walking, he may be exempted from submitting the application in person. The applicant however must produce relevant documentary proof and copy of sponsor’s Closed Area Permit when applying for the Permit.
Please click the attachment below for “Notes to Applicant” and supporting documents required for an application.
Notes to Applicant – ‘V’ CAP Application
Closed Road Permit Application for “Resident” – ‘CRP’ Form
- Applicant should produce the original and photocopy of his Hong Kong Identity Card, driving licence, Closed Area Permit and vehicle registration documents for verification.
- Only resident living in Closed Area can apply for a Closed Road Permit for private use.
- For authorized driver, he must be a Closed Area resident.
- Applicant may submit an application in person, by post, by fax or to the drop-in box at Closed Area Permit Office (at least 4 working days will be required for processing if application form is submitted by post, by fax or to the drop-in box at Closed Area Permit Office).
- Submission of application and collection of the Permit may be handled by an authorized person with a written authorization of the applicant.
Please click the attachment below for “Notes to Applicant” and supporting documents required for an application.
Notes to Applicant – ‘CRP’ Application
Closed Area Permit / Closed Road Permit Application for Government Personnel
- Government personnel can apply for closed area permit / closed road permit online via a Government Internal Portal.
- At least 12 working days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and general holiday) are required for processing new applications; and at least six weeks are required for renew applications.
- After the application is approved, applicants can download the electronic closed area permits from the HKPF Online Applications Platform. Permit holders can present the PDF file(s) / or printed copy of electronic closed area permit(s) to the inspection personnel for inspection when entering the closed area.
- Closed Area Permits / Closed Road Permits are issued free of charge.
- For more application information, please contact Police Headquarters Closed Area Permit Office at 2860 3213.