What's the difference between a Hong Kong and Macao Pass and a Business Visa?

There are differences between the Hong Kong and Macao Pass and the business visa in the reasons for leaving the country, the issuing authority, the types and application materials, and the countries and regions that can be used. Here are their differences:

1, leaving the country for different reasons.

Hong Kong and Macao Pass, commonly known as Two-way Pass, allows holders of Hong Kong and Macao Pass to travel to Hong Kong and Macao, visit relatives, engage in business, training, employment, study abroad and other non-official activities.

Business visa mainly refers to the on-the-spot investigation or negotiation of relevant personnel who go to the destination country for investment, trade, conferences, exhibitions and labor services for official or personal reasons. Such people need a business visit visa when they enter the destination country.

2. The issuing authority is different.

From April 1 2009, entry and exit documents such as Hong Kong-Macao Pass and Taiwan Pass will be handled uniformly throughout the country, that is, mainland residents can apply for entry and exit documents at any entry and exit management window in the country, and the procedures are the same as those at their domicile.

Business visas are handled by the embassy, consulate or office issued by the immigration bureau of the visited country.

3. Different types

Hong Kong and Macao Pass is divided into individual tour, group tour, family visit, business, other, stay and other categories, and there is only one business visa.

4. Different application materials

For the first time, you must submit the application to the local entry-exit administration office in person. The application materials include resident ID card and its photocopy, application form for entry and exit documents of China citizens, and two 2-inch color photos.

Business visa application materials include a complete short-term visa application form, a recent photo, a passport valid for more than three months, and a copy of the passport profile page; A formal letter of introduction issued by China Company; Foreign invitations, etc.

5. Different countries can be used.

Hong Kong and Macao Pass is used in special administrative regions such as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Province Province.

A business visa can be used in the destination country of business travel, except China.

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