In a relocate to cultivate closer ties in between the Chinese mainland and its Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of Hong Kong and Macao, the National Immigration Administration has actually revealed an essential policy modification reliable July 10.
Non-Chinese nationals holding irreversible residency in Hong Kong or Macao are now qualified to get the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, informally referred to as the Home Return Permit.
This authorization intends to help with smooth cross-border travel and reinforce combination into China's nationwide advancement technique.
According to CGTNnovice candidates need to process their applications through licensed firms like Hong Kong China Travel Service Group or Macao China Travel Service Group, designated by the Immigration Administration.
The license grants several entries into the Chinese mainland over its 5-year credibility duration, with each stay not surpassing 90 days
In cases of expiration, damage, or loss within the Chinese mainland, people can look for renewal or replacement at regional public security bureaus supervising migration control.
It's essential to keep in mind that holders of the Home Return Permit are limited from taking part in activities such as work, studying, or journalistic tasks within the Chinese mainland, as described in the main statement.
Formerly, non-Chinese nationals holding irreversible residency in Hong Kong or Macao needed to renounce their initial citizenship and look for Chinese citizenship to be qualified for the Home Return Permit.
People holding just Hong Kong or Macao SAR passports are not able to get in the Chinese mainland.
This image reveals the front of the main specimen of the Home Return Permit, formally referred to as Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents. Image through Macau Post Daily
Customized for Chinese residents living in Hong Kong or Macao, the Home Return Permit has actually played an essential function in helping with travel and identity confirmation under the ‘One Country, Two Systems' structure.
This growth intends to improve travel benefit and foster boosted exchanges in between locals of Hong Kong, Macao, and the Chinese mainland.
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[Cover image by Billy Jiang/That's, West Kowloon Cultural District]
