How long does it take to re-apply for a Hong Kong and Macau Pass that is about to expire?

My friends, you can apply for a Hong Kong and Macao pass without this form in the future. This form of Hong Kong and Macao passes will be invalid. It will be much more convenient to apply for these documents in the future using card-type electronic travel passes to Hong Kong and Macao.

This type of Hong Kong and Macau Pass will expire soon

On May 5, 2010, the National Immigration Administration issued a warm reminder that the current type of Hong Kong and Macau Pass will expire on September 13, 2010.

It shows that based on the minimum validity period of 3 months for visas traveling to Hong Kong and Macao, it will be inconvenient to apply for a new visa if you hold this type of passport traveling to Hong Kong and Macao in the near future. The National Immigration Administration reminds holders who need to travel to apply for card-type electronic travel passes to Hong Kong and Macao in advance. Such passes that have been endorsed can still be used within the validity period.

According to the National Immigration Bureau, the card-type electronic travel permit to Hong Kong and Macau was launched in September 2014. Starting from April 1 this year, after the National Exit-Entry Administration launched the "All-China" policy, it will be more convenient for mainland residents to apply for card-type electronic travel passes to Hong Kong and Macao and group travel endorsements. Mainland residents can apply at any entry-exit management window across the country, or apply online through the official app and service website of the Immigration Bureau. Cardholders can use the self-service endorsement machines to sign for group travel to Hong Kong and Macau.

How long does it take to renew the Hong Kong and Macau Pass after it expires?

The Hong Kong and Macau Pass cannot be renewed after it has expired and needs to be applied for again.

Reprocessing method:

1. You should bring your expired Hong Kong and Macao pass (need to be returned), copies and originals of your household register and ID card, and 2 2-inch photos. The exit and entry administration department of the public security bureau at or above the county level where the household registration is located shall handle the replacement procedures.

2. The photo must be taken within the past six months, with a white background and no hat.

3. The copy of the household registration book has the required address page and personal page; the copy of the ID card should be on one piece of paper.

4. It takes longer to apply for a new certificate than the first time, about 15 days. If you need to plan your travel time in advance, apply for relevant documents.

If you want to renew the certificate, you need to renew it before it expires. It's time to renew. Advantages of renewal: it can be done on behalf of others and the time cycle is short. It only takes one day.

From the above explanation, we can know that the pass cannot be renewed after it expires, but it can be renewed. If you want to renew your visa, you must do so before it expires.