Can I go to Macao after I get the Hong Kong and Macao Pass?

Running the Hong Kong and Macao Pass does not mean that you can go directly to Macao.

Hong Kong and Macao Pass is the basic document for mainland residents to go to Hong Kong or Macao Special Administrative Region, but they need to meet other conditions and relevant procedures before they can enter Macao smoothly.

I. Handling of Hong Kong and Macao Pass

Hong Kong and Macao Pass is a necessary document for mainland residents to travel to Hong Kong or Macao Special Administrative Region. To apply for a pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao, you need to provide valid identity documents, fill in the application form, and pay the fees according to the relevant regulations. After submitting the application, you need to wait for the relevant departments to review and make documents, and then get the Hong Kong and Macao Pass at the designated place.

Two. Requirements for entering Macao

Although holding a Hong Kong and Macao Pass is the basic condition for going to Macao, other entry requirements need to be met. First of all, we must ensure that the Hong Kong and Macao Pass is valid and the visa page has enough blanks. Secondly, according to Macao's entry policy, it may be necessary to provide other relevant documents, such as travel itinerary and hotel reservation certificate. In addition, Macao may also implement special entry measures for tourists from specific countries or regions, such as requiring health certificates or conducting nucleic acid tests.

Third, go through the immigration formalities.

Before going to Macao, it is recommended to know the entry policies and requirements of Macao in advance and ensure that all necessary materials are prepared. After arriving in Macao, you need to complete the entry formalities according to the instructions of Macao port, including filling in the entry card and accepting the border inspection. When going through the entry formalities, please be sure to abide by the relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure smooth entry.

To sum up:

Getting a Hong Kong and Macao Pass is the basic prerequisite for going to Macao, but you can't directly enter Macao with a Hong Kong and Macao Pass. It is also necessary to meet the entry conditions of Macao, go through relevant procedures and abide by relevant regulations and guidelines. Therefore, when planning to go to Macao, you should know and prepare all the necessary materials and procedures in advance to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law

Article 9 provides that:

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

Basic Law of Macao Special Administrative Region

Article 22 provides that:

The Central People's Government authorizes the Macao Special Administrative Region to handle relevant foreign affairs on its own in accordance with this Law.

In the name of "China and Macao", the Macao Special Administrative Region can independently maintain and develop relations with countries and regions around the world and relevant international organizations and institutions in appropriate fields such as economy, trade, finance, shipping, communications, tourism, culture and sports, and sign and implement relevant agreements.