What should I do if I need to travel with a group to enter and leave Hong Kong and Macau?

The application for group entry and exit of Hong Kong and Macao passes usually refers to applying for a group travel endorsement. Applicants can choose to join a tour group locally, or join a tour group in Shenzhen and other places, and enter and exit the country together with the group. At the destination, activities can be in the form of collective or scattered free activities. Please consult your travel agency for specific circumstances.

Group travel endorsement is a type of endorsement in the Hong Kong and Macao Pass, which is suitable for residents of those areas who do not meet the conditions for individual travel endorsement. Residents applying for group travel visas need to be organized by a travel agency to enter and exit Hong Kong and Macao with the group. This visa method limits personal freedom, but provides a way for residents who are unable to apply for individual travel visas to travel to Hong Kong and Macao.

Things to note when applying for a group travel endorsement for the Hong Kong and Macau Pass:

1. Application conditions: Find out whether you meet the conditions for applying for a group travel endorsement, including whether the place of residence allows group travel endorsement within the city limits.

2. Travel agency selection: Choose a suitable travel agency and learn about the group travel services, fees and itinerary arrangements it provides.

3. Process: Master the specific process for group travel endorsement, including submitted materials, reservation method, processing location, etc.

4. Entry and exit procedures: Understand the precautions when entering and exiting with a group, including gathering time, location, documents and luggage requirements, etc.

5. Destination activities: Confirm the itinerary after arriving in Hong Kong and Macao, whether free activities are allowed, and relevant safety and legal instructions.

To sum up, the application for group entry and exit of Hong Kong and Macao passes involves applying for a group travel endorsement, organizing collective entry and exit through a travel agency, and carrying out activities in Hong Kong and Macao according to the arrangements of the travel agency.

Legal basis:

"Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 15

Foreigners To enter the country, you must apply for a visa from our country’s embassy, ??consulate or other overseas agency authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If there are visa exemption situations specified by the State Council, you can enter the country without a visa.