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Chongqing News

Entry and exit identification photo to be free from February 1st

2018-02-01 09:48:10

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- The Exit-Entry Administration of Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau reported that, in accordance with the unified deployment, the Bureau will fully implement eight entry and exit facilitation items beginning February 1st. Now the residence permit is no longer needed for direct relatives of the nonlocal population and the entry & exit identification photo will be free of charge.

First item: Entry and exit credentials can be applied for in Chongqing

Chongqing residents can choose any one of the exit and entry offices to apply for passports, exit-entry permits and endorsements for travelling to and from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, bringing greater convenience to many neighborhoods.

Second item: Pass to and from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan with a valid endorsement applied for in Chongqing

Now, there are 37 Exit and Entry Administration Offices established to provide services on permit and endorsement for travelling to and from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (17 offices with 24-hour service). Chongqing residents (except for registered state staff or active duty soldiers) can hold traffic permits for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to apply for travelling endorsements at any one of the entry and exit offices.

Third item: Eligible residents in other provinces can apply for credentials in nearby entry and exit offices

Direct relatives of Chongqing residents, such as spouse, children or parents (except for registered state staff or active duty soldiers) can choose any one of the exit and entry offices to apply for a passport, exit-entry permit and endorsement for travelling to and from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, with no need to return to their hometown. When the above-mentioned residents apply for documents, in addition to submitting the regular application materials, they also need to submit the original identity card of the immediate relative of locality census register and the kinship certificate.

Fourth item: Check the remaining times of travelling between Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan by self-service.

Chongqing residents can check the remaining times by electronic passes at any entry & exit office.

Fifth item: Entry and exit picture-taking service will be provided for free

Now the entry and exit picture-taking service will be provided for free at all entry and exit offices beginning February 1st (does not include paper photo).

Sixth item: Providing convenience of visa and residence for foreign Chinese

Foreign Chinese who visit relatives, discuss business, launch exchange activities on science, culture, education and health as well as handle personal affairs may apply for a visa for several entries that will be valid for a maximum of five years. Foreign Chinese who work, study, visit relatives or handle private affairs for a long time may also apply for a residence permit good for up to 5 years.

Seventh item: Vigorously promote self-service customs clearance services

Self-service customs clearance at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport will be actively promoted. It is hoped that 50% of customs clearance passengers can be obtained by self-service.

Eighth item: Providing entry and exit records and evidence and self-service printing for customs clearance passengers

Beginning February 1, the passengers who use the self-service check channel at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport will be able to print the latest entry record for free at the self-service printer behind the self-check channel. The entry record voucher is just as valid as the entry and exit inspection seal of document stamped by Inspection Station.

For more information, the public can follow the official blog and WeChat official account “Chongqing Public Security Exit and Entry,” or dial 63961944. (Translated by Shi Yali, Fathom Language Limited)

Editor:Jiang Yiwei