The Mainland China Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, commonly known as the Home Return Permit, is the legal entry and exit document for Hong Kong and Macao residents traveling to and from the Mainland and is the identity certificate for Hong Kong and Macao residents in the Mainland. After the return of Hong Kong and Macao, especially the acceleration of the national strategy of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the number of Hong Kong and Macao residents travelling to and from the Mainland for entrepreneurship, work, study, and life continues to increase. From October 10, 2020, Hong Kong and Macao residents can apply for replacement of the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents in the Mainland. This article aims to solve frequently asked questions in the form of Q&A for clients’ reference.

Q:	Under what circumstances does the Home Return Permit need to be renewed or reissued?
A:	The valid period of the Home Return Permit is less than six months or has expired; the identity information of the Home Return Permit holder is changed; the Home Return Permit is lost or damaged; other circumstances where the Home Return Permit needs to be renewed or reissued in the Mainland.
Q:	What materials do I need to provide for renewal of the Home Return Permit?
A:	1. Application Form of Mainland China Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (used for renewal and reissue in Mainland China); 2. Photo that meets the Guidelines for Entry and Exit Certificate Photographs; 3. Hong Kong (Macao) resident identity card; 4. Home Return Permit; 5. If the identity information is changed, it is necessary to submit the documents issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department or the Macau Identity Credentials Bureau.
Q:	What materials do I need to provide for reissue of the Home Return Permit?
A:	1. Application Form of Mainland China Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (used for renewal and reissue in Mainland China); 2. Photo that meets the Guidelines for Entry and Exit Certificate Photographs; 3. Hong Kong (Macao) resident identity card; 4. The current Home Return Permit needs to be submitted if it is damaged.
Q:	How long does the renewal and reissue of the Home Return Permit take?
A:	7 working days.
Q:	How long is the validity period of the Home Return Permit?
A:	The validity period of the Home Return Permit is divided into two types: 10 years and 5 years. The 10 years validity period of the Home Return Permit is issued to applicants who are 18 years old at the time of application, and the 5 years validity period of the Home Return Permit is issued to applicants who are under 18 years of age at the time of application.
Q:	How much does the renewal and reissue of the Home Return Permit?
A:	According to regulations, the standard charge for Hong Kong and Macao residents applying for renewal and reissue of the Home Return Permit in the Mainland is RMB350 per adult and RMB230 per child.