I imagine many of us are thinking about where we will visit after Covid-19 is behind us. One of the places I will not be visiting, despite its undoubted attractiveness and fascination from many viewpoints, is mainland China. The only reason for this is that mainland China charges a high visa fee. Other countries, such as Thailand and the Philippines, will welcome my family and myself at no entry cost. In return, we will spend money in the country of our choice, thus making any imposition of a visa fee completely counterproductive. I realise the answer will be that, in my case, the United Kingdom imposes similarly high visa fees on Chinese tourists , so this is just a reciprocal arrangement. I regret that this occurs. My point, though, is that I am a permanent resident of Hong Kong, which is part of China. Why should I be forced to pay a large sum of money to travel in a country I already live in and have lived in for more than 30 years? Why post-pandemic travel will be no more meaningful My suggestion to the authorities is that permanent residents of Hong Kong, of whatever nationality, be allowed to visit the mainland at no cost. This will indirectly benefit the economy , as well as make us feel like we are a part of China. A visa for a certain period, given at the entry point, can still be required if some sort of control is necessary. Just don’t make us pay for it. Chris Stubbs, Discovery Bay