The latest Hong Kong and Macao endorsement and port clearance guide is here!

On September 24, the Chief Executive of Macau announced: the central government decided to resume the electronic endorsement process for mainland travel to Macau, the first open Guangdong, and then extended to Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Fujian four provinces and one city, is expected to be implemented at the end of October or early November.

Hong Kong and Macau, which are convenient for travel, will probably become the first choice for travel and transit! Hurry up and get ready for the endorsement, a trip to say go!

Specific strategy for the Hong Kong and Macao Travel Permit

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province as an example

*Visa process may be updated, subject to official announcement

Make an appointment online first, then bring your ID card and Hong Kong and Macau Permit to the immigration hall for on-site application.

1、Follow the public number of "Shenzhen Public Security".

2. Click "Government Services" - "Immigration Services" and select "Shenzhen Household Registration" or "Non-Shenzhen Household Registration" according to your household registration.

3. Click on "Apply for a Travel Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao".

4. Click "Quick Verification" for face recognition verification.

5、Select the nearest service hall and the appointment date and time.

6、Fill in all personal information, choose the way to pick up the evidence, self-pickup or mail.

7、Appointment is successful, offline processing.

Note: The endorsement can be made once every two months and takes 7 working days normally.

Visa strategy for 18 mainland cities to Hong Kong and Macau

*Visa process may be updated, subject to official announcement

Guangdong

 Appointment Process 

"Guangdong Exit-Entry" public number → Business application → Business appointment → Hong Kong and Macao Residents Entry and Exit Permit → City → Agree to apply for the agreement → Choose the nearest hall and appointment time → Fill in the application information → Fill in the entry application form.

Processing flow 

1、Line up for the application form (fill it out as required).

2、Take the number on the spot and wait for the number to be called (some places will not have the number shouted out on the radio to pay attention to the screen by yourself).

3, get the number to find the staff, according to the instructions of the staff can be handled, the operation is simple (need to confirm the notes, the inclusion of fingerprints, sign the big name, and finally choose the way to take the card).

Beijing

Appointment Process 

Beijing Pass app - Immigration Service - Online Appointment for Non-Beijing Immigration - Just follow the process to make an appointment.

Procedure 

1. bring your residence permit and ID card to the appointment location, the staff needs to check the residence permit and then print it.

2. take photos first, no pupils allowed.

3. fill in the description of the situation, write personal travel can be.

4. "Application Form for Entry and Exit Document for Chinese Citizens" to sign.

5. "Application Reply Form" check for accuracy and then pay and sign.

6. You can choose to mail it or pick it up yourself.

4. Only special reasons will be given for the endorsement, such as picking up goods, providing a pick-up slip, or playing HPV, providing a vaccination card or appointment information.

(Note: tourist endorsement is not available for the time being)

Chengdu

Due to the epidemic, only students going to school in Hong Kong and Macau can apply for the Hong Kong and Macau Permit, other visitors are not available for the time being.

Chongqing

Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the immigration hall.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、The staff will advise to go back and try not to go if not necessary. Ask the reason for going, then sign for it and get a receipt.

3, get a receipt first sweep the above two-dimensional code to pay, and then this receipt is best photographed to keep, there are progress inquiries need to use the number and phone.

4, through the public number or telephone inquiries progress, you can choose to mail or pick up.

Nanjing

Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the immigration hall.

(From 2021 onwards, visitors who have made three cumulative trips to Macau will not be eligible for visa renewal)

Processing Flow 

1. go to the Immigration Service Center of the Public Security Bureau 2. go to the machine on the second floor to fill out the application for the endorsement

3. go to the manual window to sign the undertaking.

4. pick up the return receipt and pay the fee.

5. seven working days later, you can choose to mail or pick up.

Hangzhou

Appointment process 

Call 12315 manual appointment, online appointment is not available for the time being.

Processing flow 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、Fill out the "Application Form for Entry and Exit Document for Chinese Citizens" on the self-service machine

3、Take photos on site (this step is not necessary if the visa has not yet expired).

4、Go to the window for processing.

5、Sign the undertaking.

6、Take back the receipt and pay the fee.

7、After seven working days, you can choose to mail or pick up

Xiamen

 Reservation Process 

Make an appointment at the iXiamen public website.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、Take photos on site.

3、Verify the information of "Application Form for Chinese Citizen Entry-Exit Document" and sign it.

4、Pick up the receipt and choose to mail it or pick it up yourself.

Fuzhou

Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the immigration hall.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、Fill in the information on the self-service machine and print the "Application Form for Entry and Exit Document for Chinese Citizens".

3、Take photos on site.

4、Go to the window for processing.

Wenzhou

Appointment Process 

Appointment is required, go directly to the immigration hall.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、Fill in the information on the self-service machine and print the "Application Form for Entry and Exit Document for Chinese Citizens".

3、Take photos on site.

4、Go to the window for processing.

Changchun

Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the immigration hall.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、Fill in the information on the self-service machine and print the "Application Form for Entry and Exit Document for Chinese Citizens".

3、Take photos on site.

4、Go to the window for processing.

5、Can choose to mail or pick up.

Wuhan

 Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the Government Service Center.

Processing flow 

1、Go to the Government Service Center.

2、Print the "Application Form for Entry-Exit Document for Chinese Citizens" and place the ID card on top of the machine.

3、Print the "Application Form for Entry and Exit Document for Chinese Citizens" and go to the photo-taking.

4、Choose to mail or pick up.

Suzhou

Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the immigration hall.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、Take photos on site.

3、Fill out the "Application Form for Chinese Citizen Entry-Exit Document" and print it.

4、Go to the call window for processing.

5、Can choose to mail or pick up.

Tianjin

Appointment Process 

Tianjin Municipal Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration website.

Procedure 

1、Go to the immigration hall.

2、Take photos on site.

3、Verify the information of "Application Form for Entry-Exit Document for Chinese Citizens" and sign it.

4、Take back the receipt, choose to mail or pick up.

Taizhou

Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the immigration office.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the Immigration Bureau.

2、Fill in the information on the self-service machine and print the "Application Form for Entry-Exit Document for Chinese Citizens".

3、Take photos on site.

4、Go to the window for processing.

5、Can choose to mail or pick up.

Shenyang

 Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to the Immigration Bureau.

Processing Flow 

1、Go to the Immigration Bureau.

2、The staff will take the number on site.

3、Go to the window after the number is called.

4、Fill out the "Application Form for Entry-Exit Document for Chinese Citizens" and print it.

5、Sign after confirming the information, pick up the receipt and choose to mail or pick up.

Changsha

Appointment Process 

The public security system makes appointments.

Processing flow 

1、Go to the immigration office with proof of social security and labor contract.

2、Take ID card to fill in the information and fingerprinting on the self-service processing machine.

3、The staff will advise to return, try not to go there if not necessary. Ask the reason for going, please tell the truth.

4、Sign for it and choose to mail it.

Qingdao

Appointment Process 

No need to make an appointment, go directly to Qingdao Citizen Center.

Procedure 

1、Go to the window on the third floor of the Civic Center to fill in the appointment form.

2、Go to the self-service processing machine to fill in the information.

3、Take photos on site.

4、Print the "Application Form for Chinese Citizen Entry-Exit Document".

5、Go to the call window for processing.

6、Can choose to mail or pick up.

Hong Kong and Macao Entry Permit validity period

Document validity.

The Hong Kong and Macao Exit-Entry Permit is valid for 5 years. September 15, 2014, the full implementation of the provisions of the electronic Exit-Entry Permit to Hong Kong and Macao, the validity of the adult electronic Exit-Entry Permit to Hong Kong and Macao extended to 10 years, the under 16 years of age is still issued a 5-year validity of the permit.

The validity of the endorsement.

Mainland residents to travel to Hong Kong and Macao endorsement is divided into six categories, namely, individual travel (G), visiting relatives (T), business (S), group travel (L), other (Q), stay (D) issued according to the classification of the subject of application.

The Hong Kong G and L visas are valid for 1 time in 3 months, 2 times in 3 months, 1 time in 1 year and 2 times in 1 year. The Macau endorsement is only valid for 1 time in 3 months and 1 time in 1 year. The endorsement stipulates that each stay in Hong Kong or Macau should not exceed 7 days, and one entry and one exit is counted as one time.

Zhuhai-Macau Border Crossing Guide

There are five major ports for passengers to cross the border from Zhuhai to Macau: Gongbei Port, Qingmao Port, Wanzai Port, Hengqin Port and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Highway Port.

Which port is more crowded? Which one is less crowded? What time is the clearance time? The answers are all sorted out for you!

Gongbei Border Crossing

The Gongbei Port is connected to the border control building at the Macau Border Gate, with the Zhuhai Metro Station (High Speed Rail Station) and the Long Distance Passenger Terminal nearby, and convenient transportation after crossing the border.

Customs clearance hours.

6:00-1:00am (early next day)

Peak hours for customs clearance.

Zhuhai to Macau: 8-11am 

Macau to Zhuhai: 17-20pm

Traffic Convenience Index 

★★★★★

Qingmao Port

Initially opened to relieve the pressure on customs clearance between Gongbei and the Border Gate, the Qingmao Border Crossing is located to the southwest of Gongbei Port. Passengers arriving by high-speed rail or intercity trains at the Zhuhai Station of the City Railway can enter directly to Macau via the clearance floor along the connecting corridor. One place, two checks, fast clearance.

Clearance time.

24-hour clearance

Peak hours for customs clearance.

Zhuhai to Macau: 8-11pm 

Macau to Zhuhai: 17-20pm

Traffic Convenience Index 

★★★★

Conditions for clearance.

Holders of electronic Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao.

Have handled the mainland and Macao Express (self-service) clearance procedures for the record.

Mainland residents holding documents other than the electronic Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, such as Chinese passports and permits for official travel to and from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, are not allowed to pass through the Qingmao Port.

Wanchai Port 

Wanchai Port is less crowded and is cleared according to the sailing time, with a frequency of every half hour and only a 5-minute voyage to the Macau Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal. The first ferry departs from Macau at 7:10 and the last ferry departs from Zhuhai at 22:00. Once you leave the customs, you will be at Macau's Sze Tai Kou (near the Hotel Ponte 16 and Rua de Octubre), and it is only a 5-minute walk to Avenida do Conselheiro.

Customs clearance hours.

07:00-22:00

Peak hours for customs clearance.

None

Flight Schedule.

Traffic Convenience Index 

★★★★

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Crossing 

From 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m., you can go to Macau from Zhuhai on foot, while from 22:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next day, you can only take a vehicle with a valid license plate to Macau using the immigration lane.

Customs clearance hours.

Passenger clearance hall: 8:00-22:00

Zhuhai-Macau lane: 24 hours

Peak hours for customs clearance.

None, all day long

Traffic convenience index 

★★★★

Hengqin Port 

Hengqin Port is about 20-30 minutes drive from Zhuhai city, near Hengqin Station (High Speed Rail Station) of the city railway, and is the closest customs clearance port to Zhuhai Changlong. It is the closest port to Zhuhai Changlong. There are very few people and there is basically no queue to cross the border, and the average crossing time is only 5 minutes. If your destination is in Taipa, such as The Venetian, The Parisian, Galaxy, Upper Lisboa, City of Dreams, it is recommended to cross the border from Hengqin port.

Clearance time.

24 hours

Peak hours.

None, all day long

Notes.

From now on to October 8 at 24:00, Zhuhai-Macao customs clearance personnel daily (zero hour - 24:00 on the same day) is limited to enter and exit Gongbei Port, Qingmao Port, Wanchai Port a total of 1 round trip, from Hengqin Port, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port Zhuhai-Macao channel clearance is not limited to the number of times.