Just now, the State Administration of immigration issued a warm reminder that the current pass for Hong Kong and Macao will expire on September 13, 2019. However, we all know that it is not only necessary to hold a valid pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao, but also to complete an effective endorsement for going to Hong Kong and Macao. So, how to apply for renewal? Where to apply? How long is the pass valid?
When applying for endorsement, it is necessary to ensure that the remaining period of validity of the pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao is longer than the period of validity of the required application for endorsement. According to the minimum validity period of 3 months, it is not convenient to apply for a new endorsement with this type of pass in the near future.
That is to say, this type of pass for Hong Kong and Macao, which has been signed, can still be used within the validity period. If the holder has not yet completed the registration for going to Hong Kong or Macao, but has travel needs, it is recommended to apply for the card type electronic pass for going to Hong Kong and Macao in advance!
How to apply for a new certificate? Where can I apply?
Since April 1 this year, the State Administration of immigration has launched the policy of "national pass" for entry-exit documents. It is more convenient for mainland residents to apply for card type E-PASS to Hong Kong and Macao and team travel endorsement.
Mainland residents can apply at any exit and Entry Administration window in the country. It is advisable to hold a card type certificate and apply at the self-service endorsement machine for group travel to Hong Kong and Macao.
What is the issuing process?
Special note: this type of Hong Kong and Macao pass has not expired yet, but the friends who want to change the electronic Hong Kong and Macao pass of this type of card must submit the original of this type of Hong Kong and Macao pass when changing it! The acceptance police will cut corners on the old certificate and return it to you.
How do I charge for the license?
Pass for Hong Kong and Macao: 80 yuan / pass
Effective endorsement for a group tour: 15 yuan
Effective endorsement for second team tour: 30 yuan
(the above rates do not include mailing fee)
How long is the pass valid?
There are two types of validity periods of the pass: 5 years and 10 years: the pass with validity period of 5 years is issued to the residents under the age of 16; the pass with validity period of 10 years is issued to the residents under the age of 16.
Valid for 5 years
Valid for 10 years
How about the validity period and times of endorsement?
It depends on the endorsement on the back of the E-PASS for Hong Kong and Macao.
At the same time, the holder has gone to Hong Kong and Macao for endorsement. The period of validity of the endorsement is 1 year, and the number of times is' one round trip valid '. This means that within the time limit specified in the endorsement, the holder can go back and forth to Hong Kong and Macao once respectively. Once the endorsement is used, or the holder fails to go to Hong Kong and Macao within the specified time, the endorsement cannot be used again. If there is a travel plan, the holder needs to apply for a new endorsement again. What are the advantages of using E-PASS to Hong Kong and Macao? How to apply for electronic Hong Kong and Macao pass quickly?
What are the advantages of using E-PASS to and from Hong Kong and Macao?
1. Easy to carry and use. The digital personal data and fingerprint information are stored in the pass for electronic communication between Hong Kong and Macao. After the fingerprint is retained, the qualified holder can use the self-service inspection channel of frontier inspection in the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao ports to realize self-service customs clearance.
2. It is more convenient to handle and inquire the endorsement. For renewal of this type of travel permit to Hong Kong and Macao, it needs to be manually printed and pasted on the permit. After the applicant changes the e-Travel permit to Hong Kong and Macao, he / she can use the self-service signing assistant to handle the team travel re signing business, and at the same time, he / she can query the remaining times of signing!
3. Low use cost. The front side of the E-PASS for Hong Kong and Macao is printed with the photo and name of the holder, date of birth, issuing authority, issuing place and other issuing management information, and the back side is printed with the endorsement information for Hong Kong and Macao. The endorsement information can be rewritten repeatedly by the entry-exit management department, and no longer be attached with a sticker type endorsement, which reduces the situation of card replacement due to the full endorsement page and effectively reduces the use cost.
This type of sticker type endorsement for Hong Kong and Macao pass
The back of the E-PASS for Hong Kong and Macao is printed with the endorsement information that can be rewritten repeatedly
The National Immigration administration service platform was launched in April 1, 2019. The government service platform includes service website, Immigration Bureau APP, WeChat and Alipay applet.
At any time, the applicant can make an appointment through the government service platform to apply for the pass and endorsement for Hong Kong and Macao, fill in the application form online, and make an appointment for the processing time and place. Later, the application materials shall be submitted to the reception hall according to the appointment time, and the fingerprint collection, photography, payment and other procedures shall be completed.
What are you waiting for, guys who haven't renewed their E-PASS to Hong Kong and Macao?