What is the latest policy for endorsement of Hong Kong and Macao Pass?

According to the latest policy, starting from June 1 2023, mainland residents with valid Hong Kong and Macao passes need to apply for an endorsement when going to Hong Kong and Macao. The endorsement is valid for 2 years and the stay period is 90 days. The endorsement application can be submitted online or offline, and the approval time limit is 7 working days.

Recently, the National Immigration Bureau issued the Notice on Further Promoting the Facilitation of Hong Kong and Macao Pass Endorsement, which clarified the latest policy of Hong Kong and Macao Pass Endorsement. According to the notice, starting from June 1 2023, mainland residents with valid Hong Kong and Macao passes need to apply for an endorsement when going to Hong Kong and Macao. The endorsement is valid for 2 years and the stay period is 90 days. Among them, the application for endorsement can be submitted online or offline, and the method of simultaneous application and passport renewal is no longer accepted. The time limit for endorsement approval is 7 working days. The purpose of this policy adjustment is to facilitate mainland residents to travel between Hong Kong and Macao, shorten visa processing time and improve efficiency. At the same time, it also adjusted the validity period and stay period of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass endorsement, which is more in line with the actual needs. It should be noted that the endorsement of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass is only applicable to mainland residents going to Hong Kong and Macao, and Hong Kong and Macao residents still need to apply for a home visit permit when going to the Mainland.

What materials do I need to apply for the endorsement of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass? What is the process? According to the latest policy, you need to prepare the following materials to apply for the endorsement of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass: 1. Original and photocopy of Hong Kong and Macao Pass; 2. Recent color bareheaded photos; 3. Relevant supporting documents, such as work certificate and student certificate. The specific process of applying for endorsement of Hong Kong and Macao Pass is as follows: 1. Submit an application online: log in to official website or related APP of the National Immigration Bureau, fill in the application information, and upload relevant certification materials; 2. Offline processing: submit the application materials at the window of the local exit-entry administration, or entrust an agent to submit them. Whether online submission or offline submission, the approval time limit is 7 working days. If the application materials are complete, legal and meet the requirements, an endorsement of the Hong Kong and Macao Pass with a validity period of 2 years and a stay period of 90 days will be issued.

With the increasing international exchanges, Hong Kong and Macao have also become popular destinations for mainland residents to travel, study and work. For mainland residents, it is convenient and fast to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao with the Hong Kong and Macao Pass, but at the same time, it is necessary to know the latest endorsement policies and processes in order to better plan their trips and successfully complete visa applications.

Legal basis:

Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Exit and Entry of Citizens Article 5 A citizen of China who leaves the country for private purposes may apply to the public security organ of the city or county where his/her registered permanent residence is located, except in the circumstances specified in Article 8 of this Law. The public security organ shall, within the specified time, make a decision on whether to approve or disapprove the application of China citizens to leave the country privately, and notify the applicant. Article 6 When a citizen of China leaves the country on business, the dispatching department shall apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the local foreign affairs department authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an exit certificate. Article 7 Sailors leaving the country on business shall obtain exit certificates issued by the harbour superintendency administration or the harbour superintendency administration authorized by the harbour superintendency administration.