Do I need to make an appointment to apply for Hong Kong and Macao Pass in Shenzhen?

Legal analysis: Yes, citizens living in Shenzhen need to make an appointment online in advance to apply for or renew their Hong Kong and Macao passes. They can't go directly to the site without an appointment.

Legal basis: Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Administration of Exit and Entry of Citizens.

Article 10 Citizens of China who travel between the Mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region, and citizens of China who travel between Taiwan Province Province, shall apply for a pass according to law and abide by the relevant provisions of this Law. Specific management measures shall be formulated by the State Council.

Article 34 If a foreigner who is visa-free needs to stay in China outside the visa-free period, if the foreign crew and their accompanying family members need to leave the city where the port is located during their stay in China, or if there are other circumstances that need to apply for a foreigner's stay permit, they shall apply for a foreigner's stay permit in accordance with the regulations. The longest validity period of a foreigner's residence certificate is 180 days.