Motorists from Guangdong province will be able to apply from November to travel to Hong Kong by car under a highly anticipated cross-border scheme, transport minister Mable Chan has said.

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The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme is expected to be implemented a month earlier than originally planned.

Vehicles would be allowed to enter the city via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a daily quota of 100 applications, she said on Wednesday.

Under the policy, mainland Chinese drivers from Guangdong will be able to enter the city after having their licence processed and completing the relevant criteria, such as buying insurance, getting their cars inspected and applying for a single-entry permit.

The southbound drivers can park their cars at Hong Kong International Airport, where 1,800 automated parking spaces for visitors are expected to be built on an artificial island, she said.

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For single-entry permits, applicants will be eligible to stay in the city for a number of days, provided that the driver and the vehicle licensee are the same person at the time of application. The duration of stay is pending finalisation.

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