Exit endorsements are located on the back of the Biometric Two-way Permits.
Due to the "One country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland Chinese residents who are Chinese citizens cannot use their Chinese, Hong Kong, or Macau passports to enter their respective territories normally, even though those passports are considered legally valid travel documents. The Two-way Permit is the sole travel document for personal visit, family reunion, business, and other non-government purposes to and from the two Chinese Special Administrative Regions. Exceptions are Mainland residents who are transiting to or from a third country or region, as they can use their Chinese passports when entering Hong Kong or Macau for a stay of seven days.[1][2][3]
The new version of the permit is changed to a credit-card sized document, which also contains a biometric chip, and was first introduced in Guangdong on May 20, 2014,[4] and later issued nationally on September 15, 2014.[5] The design is similar to the Taiwan Compatriot Permit but the card's color scheme is in light blue. The personal data are directly imprinted on the front of the card while the back of the card contains heat-sensitive ink which are used to print entry endorsements.
Previous version of the permit is a passport-like booklet format, with a blue cover and the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China in gold. The words "中华人民共和国" (People's Republic of China) and "往来港澳通行证" (Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau) are displayed in simplified Chinese characters. The booklet-type permit has 32 pages for entry endorsements, and the biodata page, with the machine-readable code, is located in the back cover, unlike Chinese passports. All personal data are printed solely in Simplified Chinese, with only the name of the holder transcribed into Pinyin.
Issuing process
Two-way Permits are issued, just like the Chinese passport, by local Exit and Entry Administrations (EEA) of local Public Security Bureaus (PSB) of their places of residence. Mainland residents must apply for a new permit in person, while exit endorsements can be obtained either through the automatic endorsement machine located in EEA offices or by mail for persons residing in Guangdong. Exit endorsements are not issued to a permit with a remaining validity of less than three months.[6]
Types of exit endorsement for Two-way Permit
In general, a Mainland resident who is in possession of a valid EEP bearing a valid exit endorsement (Chinese: 往来港澳签注) may exit Mainland China and land in Hong Kong, with a limit of stay in accordance with the exit endorsement, provided that normal immigration requirements are met. The number of journeys permitted to Hong Kong are stated in the exit endorsement, i.e. single-journey, double-journey or multiple-journey; and every endorsement has a "valid for/until" date, which refers to the expiry of endorsement and shall not be confused with the length of stay. There are six types of exit endorsements issued by Ministry of Public Security:[7]
个人旅游 G (individual visits): valid for 3 month or 1 year, single- or double- journey, maximum 7 days per visit; Shenzhen residents can have a special 1 year multiple-journey endorsement (but maximum 1 visit per week starting from April 13, 2015).[8] This type of exit endorsement is only issued to people who have hukou in certain regions.[9] Since January 28, 2020, issuing of G endorsement is suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic.[10]The issuing of G endorsements is resumed since January 8, 2023.[11]
探亲 T (family reunion): to visit a sibling: valid for 3 months, single journey, maximum 14 days; to visit a parent/parent-in-law or child: ibid, or valid for 3 months, multi-entry, maximum stay 90 days.
商务 S (business purpose): valid for 3 months or one year, maximum 7 days per visit. Since February 7, 2020, issuing of S endorsement is suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic.[12]The issuing of S endorsements is resumed since January 8, 2023.[11]
团队旅游 L (tour group): valid for 3 month or 1 year, single- or double- journey, maximum 7 days per visit. Since January 28, 2020, issuing of L endorsement is suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic.[13]The issuing of L endorsements is resumed since January 8, 2023.[11]
逗留 D (multiple exits and entries): maximum stay authorized by respective SAR immigration officers.
其他 Q (other purposes of visit): valid for 3 month or 1 year, single- or double- journey, maximum 14 days per visit.
In addition, 奥运 A was a specially-designated endorsement for 90-day multi-entry during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Women who are more than 28 weeks pregnant and suspected to be entering Hong Kong to give birth must show a booking confirmation at a Hong Kong hospital.[14]
Exit endorsements issued to the booklet-type permit are affixed on one of the endorsement pages, similar to visas, while card-type permits have the information stored in the chip. The heat-sensitive ink in the back of the card ensures that the exit endorsements are visible to human eyes and can be re-printed by the special printer after the endorsement is used or invalid.
Booklet-type Two-way Permit (issued from 2000 until September 15, 2014)
Biodata page of a booklet-type Two-way Permit
Type Q single exit endorsement on a Two-way Permit for a stay for up to 14 days
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The Exit Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau Chinese 往来港澳通行证 colloquially known as a Two way Permit Chinese 双程证 or EEP Exit Entry Permit is issued to Chinese nationals with residency in Mainland China as a travel document for the sole purpose to travel the Chinese Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau The Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security is responsible for the issuing of Two way Permits and exit endorsements Exit Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau往来港澳通行证Biometric Two way Permit front side TypeTravel documentIssued by ChinaEligibilityChinese citizens not permanently residing in Hong Kong or MacauExpiration5 years for people under 16 years old when applying 10 years for people aged 16 or over when applying Cost 60Exit endorsements are located on the back of the Biometric Two way Permits Due to the One country two systems policy Hong Kong Macau and Mainland Chinese residents who are Chinese citizens cannot use their Chinese Hong Kong or Macau passports to enter their respective territories normally even though those passports are considered legally valid travel documents The Two way Permit is the sole travel document for personal visit family reunion business and other non government purposes to and from the two Chinese Special Administrative Regions Exceptions are Mainland residents who are transiting to or from a third country or region as they can use their Chinese passports when entering Hong Kong or Macau for a stay of seven days 1 2 3 Contents 1 Physical appearance 2 Issuing process 3 Types of exit endorsement for Two way Permit 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksPhysical appearance EditThe new version of the permit is changed to a credit card sized document which also contains a biometric chip and was first introduced in Guangdong on May 20 2014 4 and later issued nationally on September 15 2014 5 The design is similar to the Taiwan Compatriot Permit but the card s color scheme is in light blue The personal data are directly imprinted on the front of the card while the back of the card contains heat sensitive ink which are used to print entry endorsements Previous version of the permit is a passport like booklet format with a blue cover and the National Emblem of the People s Republic of China in gold The words 中华人民共和国 People s Republic of China and 往来港澳通行证 Exit Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau are displayed in simplified Chinese characters The booklet type permit has 32 pages for entry endorsements and the biodata page with the machine readable code is located in the back cover unlike Chinese passports All personal data are printed solely in Simplified Chinese with only the name of the holder transcribed into Pinyin Issuing process EditTwo way Permits are issued just like the Chinese passport by local Exit and Entry Administrations EEA of local Public Security Bureaus PSB of their places of residence Mainland residents must apply for a new permit in person while exit endorsements can be obtained either through the automatic endorsement machine located in EEA offices or by mail for persons residing in Guangdong Exit endorsements are not issued to a permit with a remaining validity of less than three months 6 Types of exit endorsement for Two way Permit EditIn general a Mainland resident who is in possession of a valid EEP bearing a valid exit endorsement Chinese 往来港澳签注 may exit Mainland China and land in Hong Kong with a limit of stay in accordance with the exit endorsement provided that normal immigration requirements are met The number of journeys permitted to Hong Kong are stated in the exit endorsement i e single journey double journey or multiple journey and every endorsement has a valid for until date which refers to the expiry of endorsement and shall not be confused with the length of stay There are six types of exit endorsements issued by Ministry of Public Security 7 个人旅游 G individual visits valid for 3 month or 1 year single or double journey maximum 7 days per visit Shenzhen residents can have a special 1 year multiple journey endorsement but maximum 1 visit per week starting from April 13 2015 8 This type of exit endorsement is only issued to people who have hukou in certain regions 9 Since January 28 2020 issuing of G endorsement is suspended due to COVID 19 pandemic 10 The issuing of G endorsements is resumed since January 8 2023 11 探亲 T family reunion to visit a sibling valid for 3 months single journey maximum 14 days to visit a parent parent in law or child ibid or valid for 3 months multi entry maximum stay 90 days 商务 S business purpose valid for 3 months or one year maximum 7 days per visit Since February 7 2020 issuing of S endorsement is suspended due to COVID 19 pandemic 12 The issuing of S endorsements is resumed since January 8 2023 11 团队旅游 L tour group valid for 3 month or 1 year single or double journey maximum 7 days per visit Since January 28 2020 issuing of L endorsement is suspended due to COVID 19 pandemic 13 The issuing of L endorsements is resumed since January 8 2023 11 逗留 D multiple exits and entries maximum stay authorized by respective SAR immigration officers 其他 Q other purposes of visit valid for 3 month or 1 year single or double journey maximum 14 days per visit In addition 奥运 A was a specially designated endorsement for 90 day multi entry during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Women who are more than 28 weeks pregnant and suspected to be entering Hong Kong to give birth must show a booking confirmation at a Hong Kong hospital 14 Exit endorsements issued to the booklet type permit are affixed on one of the endorsement pages similar to visas while card type permits have the information stored in the chip The heat sensitive ink in the back of the card ensures that the exit endorsements are visible to human eyes and can be re printed by the special printer after the endorsement is used or invalid Booklet type Two way Permit issued from 2000 until September 15 2014 Biodata page of a booklet type Two way Permit Type Q single exit endorsement on a Two way Permit for a stay for up to 14 daysSee also EditOne way Permit Home Return Permit Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit Individual Visit SchemeReferences Edit Hong Kong Immigration Department Arrangement for Entry to Hong Kong from Mainland China Hong Kong Retrieved 25 June 2013 Entry and Exit of Non residents Public Security Police Force Retrieved 25 May 2016 往来港澳通行证和签注签发服务指南 国家移民管理局政务服务平台 in Simplified Chinese 2023 02 02 Retrieved 2023 02 02 电子往来港澳通行证 广东明天起试点启用 Guangming Daily 电子港澳通行证15日启用 使用多项物理防伪技术 gmw cn Archived from the original on 2014 09 13 Retrieved 2014 09 12 广东省公安厅出入境政务服务网 Archived from the original on 2016 06 14 Retrieved 2016 06 03 往来港澳通行证签注申请须知 Guidance for Applying for an Exit Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau in Simplified Chinese National Immigration Administration Archived from the original on 2021 09 14 Retrieved 2021 09 14 广东省公安厅出入境管理局 2014 07 08 往来港澳通行证 个人旅游 签注 Archived from the original on 2019 05 20 个人游 及签证 內地赴澳門自由行簽注暫停 Metro Radio in Chinese Hong Kong a b c Announcement of the Optimized Policies and Measures of Immigration Administration after the Downgrade of COVID 19 Management WITH MEASURES AGAINST Class B Infectious Diseases en nia gov cn 2022 12 27 Retrieved 2023 02 02 中华人民共和国出入境管理局暂停办理疫情防控期间内地居民前往香港地区商务签注 in Simplified Chinese National Immigration Administration 2020 02 07 Retrieved 2020 02 08 国家移民管理局暂停办理内地居民往来港澳地区旅游签注 in Simplified Chinese National Immigration Administration 2020 01 28 Retrieved 2020 01 28 Timatic permanent dead link Accessed July 19 2013External links Edit Wikisource has original text related to this article 中國公民因私事往來香港地區或澳門地區的暫行管理辦法 内地居民申请往来港澳地区 Archived 2010 11 15 at the Wayback Machine Division of Exit amp Entry Administration Guangdong provincial Public Security Department Archived 2006 07 10 at the Wayback Machine Two 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