What are the procedures to go through when traveling to Hong Kong and Macao? Where to apply?

Mainland Chinese citizens participate in Hong Kong and Macao tour groups (Hong Kong and Macao tours)

Tour groups to visit relatives in Hong Kong are called tour groups to Hong Kong, commonly known as "Hong Kong tours" . Tour groups traveling to Macau to visit relatives are called Macau tour groups, commonly known as "Macau tours". Tour groups to visit relatives in Hong Kong and tour groups to visit relatives in Macau are usually called "Hong Kong and Macau tours".

Entrusted by China Travel Service, China Travel Service agencies in various provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities are responsible for organizing tour groups to Hong Kong and Macau. China Travel Service in Hong Kong and Macau are entrusted by the head office to be responsible for the reception services of tour groups in Hong Kong and Macau respectively.

(1) Fill in the application form. Applicants should fill out the Hong Kong Tour Group Application Form or the Macau Tour Group Application Form when registering at China Travel Service, and pay the relevant fees.

2) When submitting the form, the applicant must also submit a recent, 2-inch, full-face photo without hat.

3) The applicant's employer and its supervisory authority shall sign their opinions on the applicant's application for traveling to Hong Kong and Macao in the relevant columns of the application form, stamp it with their official seal, and send it to the hosting China Travel Service. If the applicant is a farmer or street resident, the opinion column of the county (city) public security bureau or the unit where the city public security branch is located will sign and seal the opinion.

(4) The hosting company, China Travel Service, will submit the application form and relevant information to the city or county public security bureau where the applicant’s household registration is located for review and approval. If agreed, the public security organ will issue a "Pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao" and send the certificate to the hosting China Travel Service. The travel pass to and from Hong Kong and Macau held by tour groups is an eight-page document with a blue cover. This is a special pass for tour groups. If approved, the certificate will be labeled as a "one-time travel visa to Hong Kong and Macao". This certificate is valid for one use. The validity period of the visa is based on the start and end dates of the Hong Kong and Macao tour groups' departure and entry. If the travel document is lost before the holder leaves the country, the local China Travel Agency should issue a certificate, and the immigration administration department will reissue it after verification. If the travel document is lost after leaving the country, the Hong Kong or Macao China Travel Agency will issue a certificate, and the border inspection station at the port of entry will approve it based on the certificate. Entry.

(5) After the public security organ approves and issues a pass to the applicant, the hosting China Travel Service will organize the group according to the head office’s plan and the applicant’s requirements, and the hosting China Travel Service will promptly issue the results to the applicant. Group notice, indicating the group number, departure date, gathering time and place of the travel group to which the applicant belongs, etc.

You should pay attention to the following matters when participating in a tour to Hong Kong and Macao:

(1) The tour group belongs to a collective travel organization, and group members must abide by the travel period in Hong Kong approved by the Hong Kong Immigration Department, and When returning to the mainland collectively, they are not allowed to overstay. During the group tour, unified arrangements must be followed and no one is allowed to leave the group without permission.

(2) During the prescribed period of free activities, you can make your own arrangements to visit relatives and friends. Those who want to stay outside must complete the registration procedures, take responsibility, and ensure that they return to the team on time.

Hong Kong Customs Entry and Exit Inspection

Immigration

The Hong Kong Customs upon entry are very strict in inspecting the import of medicines and passenger luggage. There are no restrictions on the entry of local currency and foreign currency.

Many goods and commodities imported into Hong Kong are tax-free. The number of goods subject to tariffs is limited. Visitors entering Hong Kong can bring a specified number of taxable goods duty-free for their own use.

The taxable items that passengers must declare to the customs are mainly alcohol, cut tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, and cosmetics.

Hong Kong implements legal controls on the import of narcotics, certain pharmaceutical items, weapons and ammunition, fireworks, firecrackers, textiles, animals and plants, meat and poultry. These items must first obtain a license issued by the relevant authorities. Certificate can be entered.

Exit abroad

There are no restrictions on the export of currencies from various countries. Checking outbound luggage is very strict.

The following outbound passengers can choose the "green channel" to clear customs, but they need to present their personal documents and the "Passenger Baggage Declaration Form" or other declaration documents signed by the customs upon entry to the customs.

(1) Foreign personnel holding diplomatic and courtesy visas and passports granted by Chinese competent authorities;

(2) Personnel granted exemption from inspection by the customs;

( 3) There are no other persons who must choose the "red channel" to clear the matter.

Outbound passengers who have any of the following circumstances must choose the "red channel" to clear customs, and take the initiative to declare luggage and items to customs officers in accordance with regulations:

(1) Carrying cultural relics , goods, samples and other items that need to go through exit inspection and release procedures;

(2) Carrying foreign currency, gold and silver and their products, but without obtaining the relevant exit permit or carrying foreign currency, gold and silver and their products The amount exceeds the original entry declaration amount;

(3) The items carried out of the country exceed the limits, limits, or other restrictions stipulated by the customs.

Passengers who do not know the customs regulations or do not know how to choose a channel should choose the "red channel" to clear customs. Failure to choose a channel in accordance with customs regulations constitutes an unimplemented declaration that violates customs supervision regulations and will be dealt with by customs in accordance with the law.