Coming from the mainland

[user888]

Hey all!

I am currently living and working in mainland China. However, I will be taking a nice position in HK (just recieved my visa/entry permit label today). My questions are:

1. Is this initial visa/entry permit sufficient to allow me to cross the HK/mainland border at will (ie. without applying for a mainland visitors visa)? I do have a mainland residents permit, but that will be expireing soon.

2. If I chose to live in SZ and work in HK (I am aware of the travel situation ), would I be able to apply for a HKID while listing a mainland address?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

[HKChigger]

Hey all!

I am currently living and working in mainland China. However, I will be taking a nice position in HK (just recieved my visa/entry permit label today). My questions are:

1. Is this initial visa/entry permit sufficient to allow me to cross the HK/mainland border at will (ie. without applying for a mainland visitors visa)? I do have a mainland residents permit, but that will be expireing soon.

2. If I chose to live in SZ and work in HK (I am aware of the travel situation ), would I be able to apply for a HKID while listing a mainland address?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Based on the way you are wording it I take it you are an expat in China and not a local. If so why would you need some sort of mainland visa to leave the mainland. If you overstayed a visa you have something to worry about. Otherwise you are fine.

I can't remember if they ask for an address when you apply for HKID. Guess it makes sense they want one on file. I have never had to use a non HK address for anything in HK so I am not sure.

Why the heck would you want to live in Shenzhen and come to Hong Kong daily? If you are entering Shenzhen with a passport be ready to get new passports all the time, peak hours will be 2 hour commute each way, Long immigration lines ups. Such a hassle. Sure you can get cheaper housing, but why spend so much more on transport everyday and spend 4 hours of transport daily. Wouldn't you rather that 4 hours having dinner with friends, working out, checking out the sites, or even just in front of the TV/Computer?