What procedures are required to go from Shenzhen to Hong Kong and how to apply for it?

To go from Shenzhen to Hong Kong, you need a Hong Kong and Macao pass. You can apply for it directly at the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau.

The Hong Kong and Macao Pass is a travel document for Chinese citizens to travel to Hong Kong and Macao. It is issued by the People's Republic of China and the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau. This kind of document is used to prove the legal status of Chinese citizens in Hong Kong and Macao, allowing the holder to enter and exit Hong Kong and Macao, and conduct legal tourism, business and other activities within the validity period.

Hong Kong and Macau passes are divided into two types: individual travel endorsement and group travel endorsement. Among them, the individual travel endorsement allows the holder to travel to Hong Kong and Macau as an individual, and the group travel endorsement allows the holder to travel to Hong Kong and Macau as a team.

The validity period of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass is generally five or ten years. During the validity period, the holder can enter and exit Hong Kong and Macao multiple times. When applying for a Hong Kong and Macao pass, you need to provide valid identity documents, photos, travel plans and other relevant materials. At the same time, depending on the situation, corresponding fees need to be paid.

The role of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass

1. Convenient travel: With the Hong Kong and Macao Pass, you can legally travel to Hong Kong and Macao without going through cumbersome visa procedures. This provides great convenience for citizens who need to travel to Hong Kong and Macao for tourism, business or study.

2. Enhanced identity proof: As a citizen’s identity certificate in Hong Kong and Macao, the Hong Kong and Macao Pass can help you legally reside, work or study there. In situations where you need to prove your identity, such as opening a bank account, purchasing real estate, etc., the Hong Kong and Macau Pass can play an important role.

3. Promote exchanges and cooperation: The use of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass has promoted exchanges and cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao. It allows citizens to travel between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao more conveniently, and promotes exchanges and development in economic, cultural and other fields. At the same time, it also facilitates Hong Kong and Macao residents to travel to the mainland for tourism, business and other activities, and enhances mutual understanding and friendship.