The Individual Visit Scheme (Chinese: 自由行, Portuguese: Visto Individual) began on 28 July 2003 allowing travelers from Mainland China to visit Hong Kong and Macau on an individual basis; prior to the Scheme, Mainland residents could only visit on business visas or on group tours. The Scheme was launched to boost the economy of Hong Kong and Macau.
The Individual Visit Scheme (Chinese: 自由行, Portuguese: Visto Individual) began on 28 July 2003 allowing travelers from Mainland China to visit Hong Kong and Macau on an individual basis; prior to the Scheme, Mainland residents could only visit on business visas or on group tours. The Scheme was launched to boost the economy of Hong Kong and Macau.
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