National Immigration Bureau recently announced that Hong Kong and Macao Permanent Residents (non-Chinese Citizens) can apply for the Mainland Travel Permit.
Q: Can the Permit holders work in the mainland?
A: No. The Permit is issued for Non-Chinese traveling for short-term purposes such as investment, visiting relatives, tourism, business, seminars. The holder shall not work, study, or engage in news reporting activities with the Permit.
Q：Where should the applicants go for applications?
A: The applicants should go to the China Travel Service (Holdings) Hong Kong Limited or Hong Kong and China Travel Service (Macao) Ltd. for the first application. For the Permit's renewal, replacement or identity information change, they can also submit applications to the Immigration Bureau in the mainland.
Q: What is the validity period of the Permit? And the duration of stay?
A: The Permit is valid for 5 years with multiple entries, and the duration of stay is 90 days for each entry.
Q: How long is the processing time of the Permit?
A: The processing time limit for acceptance, approval and issuance of the Permit is 20 working days.
Q: Can the Permit holders use the fast channel for frontier inspection and customs clearance when entering and exiting China?
A: Yes, the Permit holders can go through customs clearance through fast channels after completing fingerprint collection procedures at ports. In addition, they are not required to fill in the Arrival Card when entering China with the Permit.
Q: Is residence registration still required after each entry with the Permit?
A: Yes, during their stay in China, the Permit holders shall register for accommodation in accordance with laws.
Q: How to contact with and learn more information from the authority?
A: For more information about the Permit, please call 12367 (Hotline of National Immigration Bureau); or consult CTS Hong Kong or CTS Macao.
CTS Hong Kong：
Website：www.ctshk.com/mep/zh
Tel：（+852）34603297 （+852）34603176 （+852）34603267
CTS Macao：
Website：www.cts.com.mo
Tel：（+853）28700888
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