Travel just got easier for the Chinese mainland! 🇨🇳 The National Immigration Administration (NIA) has rolled out a game-changing policy package to simplify overseas trips, boosting convenience for residents and businesses alike. 🎉
Passport Renewals Go Digital
Starting May 6, residents aged 16+ in 20 cities (including Beijing and Shanghai) can renew passports and travel documents for Hong Kong, Macao, and the Taiwan region online—no more long queues! 🚀 (Note: Civil servants and military personnel are excluded.)
Business Travel Upgrades
Business travelers to Hong Kong and Macao can now get quick-access endorsements via smart devices, with stays extended from 7 to 14 days. 💼 Top talent in Beijing and Shanghai can also snag multi-entry permits valid for 1–5 years!
More Flexibility for Macao
New multi-entry permits for exhibitions, medical trips, or performances in Macao—and even companions of medical travelers qualify! 🩺 Plus, tourist groups from Hengqin can now visit Macao unlimited times via the Hengqin port. 🎡
Officials say the policies aim to enhance quality of life, fuel economic openness, and streamline cross-border mobility. 🌍✈️
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China introduces policies to facilitate citizens' travels overseas
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