What is the latest policy of Hong Kong and Macao Pass endorsement?

according to the latest policy, starting from June 1, 223, mainland residents with valid Hong Kong and Macao passes need to apply for an endorsement when going to Hong Kong and Macao. The endorsement is valid for 2 years and the stay period is 9 days. The endorsement application can be submitted online or offline, and the approval time limit is 7 working days.

Recently, the National Immigration Bureau issued the Notice on Further Facilitating the Endorsement of Hong Kong and Macao Passports, which clarified the latest policies on the endorsement of Hong Kong and Macao Passports. According to the notice, starting from June 1, 223, mainland residents with valid Hong Kong and Macao passes need to apply for an endorsement when going to Hong Kong and Macao. The endorsement is valid for 2 years and the stay period is 9 days. Among them, the application for endorsement can be submitted online or offline, and the method of applying and renewing passports at the same time is no longer accepted. The time limit for endorsement approval is 7 working days. This policy adjustment aims at facilitating mainland residents to travel to Hong Kong and Macao, shortening visa processing time and improving efficiency. At the same time, it also adjusts the validity period and stay period of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass endorsement, which is more in line with the actual needs. It should be noted that the endorsement of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass is only applicable to mainland residents going to Hong Kong and Macao, and Hong Kong and Macao residents still need to apply for a home visit permit when going to the Mainland.

what materials do I need to apply for the endorsement of Hong Kong and Macao Pass? What is the process? According to the latest policy, the following materials need to be prepared to apply for the endorsement of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass: 1. The original and photocopy of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass; 2. Recent color bareheaded photos; 3. Relevant supporting documents, such as work certificate and student certificate. The specific process of applying for the endorsement of Hong Kong and Macao Pass is as follows: 1. Submit the application online: log in to the official website or related APP of the State Administration of Immigration, fill in the application information, and upload relevant supporting materials; 2. Offline processing: submit the application materials at the window of the local entry-exit administration, or entrust an agent to submit them. Whether it is submitted online or offline, the approval time limit is 7 working days. If the application materials are complete and legal and meet the requirements, a Hong Kong and Macao Pass endorsement with a validity period of 2 years and a stay period of 9 days will be issued.

With the increasing international exchanges, Hong Kong and Macao have also become popular destinations for mainland residents to travel, study and work. For mainland residents, it is convenient and quick to travel to Hong Kong and Macao with the Hong Kong and Macao Pass, but at the same time, they need to know the latest endorsement policies and procedures, so as to better plan their trips and successfully complete their visa applications.

Legal basis:

Article 5 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Exit and Entry of Citizens of the People's Republic of China. If a citizen of China leaves the country for private purposes, he/she may apply to the city or county public security organ where his/her household registration is located, except in the circumstances specified in Article 8 of this Law. The public security organ shall make a decision on whether to approve or disapprove China citizens' application for leaving the country for private purposes within a specified time, and notify the applicant. Article 6 When China citizens leave the country on official business, the dispatching department shall apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the local foreign affairs department authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for exit certificates. Article 7 Seafarers leaving the country on duty shall obtain exit certificates from the harbour superintendency administration or the harbour superintendency administration authorized by the harbour superintendency administration.