Two new measures to better regulate the flow of Mainland visitors to Macao were announced today.

Effective 1 August, China passport holders transiting Macao to a third destination will only be allowed to stay here for seven days, from the present 14 days. Those who returned to China without proceeding to a third destination will only be allowed a maximum of two days transit if they applied again. Their third application will not be accepted.

Effective 1 September, Mainland residents holding Exit-entry Permit for Traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, and endorsement to visit Hong Kong, will not be allowed to enter Macao via Hong Kong, the Public Security Forces Affairs said.