What does Hong Kong and Macau pass endorsement mean?

The meaning of the Hong Kong and Macau pass endorsement is: the annotation printed on the Hong Kong and Macau communication certificate, proving 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.

Document validity period:

The travel permit to and from Hong Kong and Macao is valid for 5 years. On September 15, 2014, the electronic travel pass to Hong Kong and Macau was fully launched. The validity period of the electronic travel pass to Hong Kong and Macao for adults was extended to 10 years. Those under 16 years old will still be issued a 5-year valid pass.

Endorsement validity period:

There are 6 types of endorsements for mainland residents traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, namely individual travel (G), family visit (T), business (S), and group travel (L) , Others (Q), Stay (D) are issued according to the application reasons.

The validity periods of Hong Kong G visa and L visa are: once in 3 months, twice in 3 months, once in a year, and twice in a 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.

Explanation of the validity period of the endorsement:

Taking once a year as an example does not mean that you can only go once in a year, but it means that the validity period of the endorsement is 1 year. After traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao within a year, you can apply for an endorsement again. There is no limit to the number of applications. If you do not go within 1 year, the endorsement will expire and become invalid, and you can apply again.

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, photocopy is allowed) on the same piece of paper) and fill in the "Chinese Citizen Entry-Exit Document Application Form", 2 2-inch light background color photos (you can also take photos on the spot, 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). However, the postage date (usually about five days) and holidays are not included.

The cost of "Permit to Travel to and from 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.

Renewal: I can apply in person with my ID card and valid "Permit to Travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao", or I can apply for it on behalf of the agent. The agent needs to bring my ID card. (Different cities may have special regulations for visa renewal. For details, please consult the entry-exit administration office where your household registration is located. A few cities can renew the visa by mail, such as Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province)

The processing time limit is 7 working days from the date of acceptance.

The fee is 20 yuan for each first-time endorsement and 30 yuan for each second-time endorsement.

Special attention should be paid to the fact that if the "Pass to Travel to and from Hong Kong and Macau" is valid for less than 6 months (3 months in some cities) or does not have enough blank endorsement pages, you must apply for a new "Pass to and from Hong Kong and Macau" according to the first application procedure. 》, apply for endorsement at the same time.

Baidu Encyclopedia - The People’s Republic of China’s Travel Permit to Hong Kong and Macao