Self-help reissue Hong Kong and Macao Pass

The self-service renewal process of Hong Kong and Macao Pass is as follows:

1. Bring the old Hong Kong and Macao Pass (to be returned), the copy of the household registration book and ID card, the original and photos; 2. Go through the replacement procedures at the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Public Security Bureau where the household registration is located; 3. The replacement time is about 15 working days; 4. If you choose express delivery, wait for the courier to sign for it.

The validity and function of Hong Kong and Macao Pass;

1. Validity: The validity period of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass is usually 5 years. For the holder, this means that it needs to be renewed every five years;

2. Role 1: The Hong Kong and Macao Pass is a travel document for China citizens to go to Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, and it is a necessary document for entry and exit;

3. Role 2: The certificate can also be used as identification for hotel accommodation, shopping and bank transactions in Hong Kong and Macao;

4. Role 3: Some Hong Kong and Macao passes also have the function of endorsement, and the holder can apply for different types of endorsements as needed to meet the needs of short-term visits or multiple round trips;

5. Role 4: For business people and students who frequently travel to and from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, the Hong Kong and Macao Pass is an important document for their unimpeded.

To sum up, the self-service renewal of Hong Kong and Macao passes needs to bring relevant certificates and photos to the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the public security bureau where the household registration is located, and the processing cycle is about 15 working days, and you can choose to receive a new pass by express delivery, which simplifies the renewal process and improves efficiency.

Legal basis:

Interim Measures for the Administration of China Citizens Traveling to or from Hongkong or Macao for Private Affairs.

Article 21

The Home Visit Permit for Hong Kong and Macao compatriots shall be kept by the holder, valid for ten years, and can be used many times during the validity period. If the validity period expires or the check page runs out, a new card can be issued. The application for renewal of a new certificate shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of these Measures.