What is the difference between Hong Kong and Macao visa and Hong Kong and Macao pass?

The differences are as follows:

First: Travel documents for private travel to and from Hong Kong or Macau, visiting relatives, engaging in business, training, employment, studying abroad and other non-official activities

< p>Second: The endorsement is printed on the Hong Kong and Macau Communications Certificate, which proves that the pass holder can legally travel to Hong Kong or Macau. The endorsement will indicate the holder's purpose of traveling to Hong Kong or Macau, travel time, etc.

Third: There are 6 types of visas for mainland residents traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, namely individual travel (G), family visit (T), business (S), group travel (L), other (Q), and stay (D) Issuance in categories based on the application grounds. Among them, the validity period of Hong Kong G visa and L visa are: once in 3 months, twice in 3 months, once in 1 year, and twice in 1 year. Macau visa can only be applied for once every three months and once a year. The endorsement stipulates that each stay in Hong Kong or Macau shall not exceed 7 days, and one entry and one exit will be counted.

Fourth: The Hong Kong and Macao Pass is a document book with a blue and black cover similar to a passport. It is valid for five years. As follows:

The endorsement is a few lines of text annotations printed on the inner page of the pass. Each time you apply for an endorsement, there will be one line of annotation. The validity period of the endorsement is the total time the holder can stay in Hong Kong or Macau. As follows:

Extended information

For first-time application, you must submit an application in person to the exit-entry administration office at the place of residence. The application materials include: resident ID card and copy (copy on A4 paper, you can Copied on the same paper) and fill out the "Chinese Citizen Entry-Exit Document Application Form", 2 2-inch light background color photos (you can also take photos on site, pay for yourself), and apply for endorsements to Hong Kong and Macau respectively.

If you only go to Hong Kong, apply for a Hong Kong endorsement; if you only go to Macau, apply for a Macau endorsement. If you go to both Hong Kong and Macau, you must apply for both places.

The processing time limit is 10 working days from the date of acceptance (first-time or non-first-time application). But they do not include mailing days (usually about five days) and holidays.

The cost of "Permit to Travel to Hong Kong and Macao" is 80 yuan each; one-time travel endorsement is 15 yuan each, and two-time travel endorsement is 30 yuan each.

Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia Endorsement of the People's Republic of China's National Travel Permit to Hong Kong and Macao