How long does it usually take to apply for a Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan tourist visa?

It generally takes 15 working days to apply for a Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan tourist visa. If you travel to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan again, 1 hour will do.

Certificate validity period

The validity period of the Pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao is 5 years. On September 5, 20 14, 14, the Regulations on Electronic Travel Pass between Hong Kong and Macao was fully implemented, and the validity period of adult electronic travel pass between Hong Kong and Macao was extended to 10, and people under the age of 16 still issued five-year valid passes.

Validity of endorsement

There are six kinds of endorsements for mainland residents to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao: individual tour (G), visiting relatives (T), business tour (S), group tour (L), other (Q) and stay (D), which are issued upon application. Among them, Hong Kong G-sign and L-sign are valid: 3 months 1 time, 2 times in 3 months, 0 years 1 time and 0 years 1 time.

Macao's endorsement only takes 3 months 1 time, 1 year 1 time. The endorsement stipulates that each stay in Hong Kong or Macao shall not exceed 7 days, and one entry and one exit shall be counted.

Interpretation of the validity period of endorsement

Take 1 year 1 time as an example. It does not mean that 1 year can only go to 1 time, but that the validity of the endorsement is 1 year, and you can apply for an endorsement again when you travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao within 1 year. There is no limit to the number of applications. /kloc-If you don't go within 0/year, the endorsement will be invalid and you can apply again.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-China People's Pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao