Since January 8, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the National Immigration Administration announcement on the implementation of the immigration management policy after the novel coronavirus infection "Class B and Class B", the Exit and Entry Administration department of Xi 'an Public Security Bureau has orderly resumed the acceptance and approval of Chinese citizens' applications for traveling abroad and visiting friends, and resumed the application of visas for residents of the city or non-residents holding Xi 'an residence permits for traveling and business to Hong Kong.

Xi 'an Entry-Exit summed up the recent entry-exit document processing, everyone consulted more, more concerned about the problem, let's have a look!

1. What exit and entry documents can residents apply for now?

In accordance with the requirements of the National Immigration Administration's announcement on the implementation of the immigration management policy after the novel coronavirus infection "Class B and Class B", passports, travel permits for Hong Kong and Macao, as well as travel and business visas for Hong Kong and other exit and entry documents have been fully resumed from January 8, 2023.

2. Where can I apply for entry and exit documents?

At present, all 20 entry-exit permit halls in the city are open to the public, and each hall can handle entry-exit documents. Citizens can choose the nearest entry-exit permit hall to handle the documents. The address and consultation telephone number can be found on the wechat official account of "Xi 'an Entry-Exit".

3, when the certificate handling personnel less, handle the certificate faster?

The hours of entry and exit permit hall are from 9:00 to 17:00 on working days. According to the data analysis, Monday, Friday, 10:00 to 11:00 and 15:00 to 16:00 are the peak hours for card handling, and there are relatively more card handling personnel, so it is suggested to handle it at different peaks.

4. If you want to apply for a passport to travel abroad, what materials do you need to bring and how long will it take?

Residents of this municipality shall carry their own resident identity cards. Those under the age of 16 should also be accompanied by their guardian and submit their guardian's ID card and proof of guardianship. According to the provisions of the "National General Office" of the State Immigration Administration, the materials required for the passport application of people with different domiciles in our city are consistent with the requirements of the entry-exit department of the place of residence.

The time limit for passport processing is 6 working days.

5. If you want to travel to Hong Kong, what materials do you need to bring and how long will it take?

Residents of this city shall carry their resident ID cards, and non-residents of this city shall also carry Xi 'an residence permits. Those under the age of 16 should also be accompanied by their guardian and submit their guardian's ID card and proof of guardianship.

The time limit for the application of the permit to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao is 6 working days, and the time limit for the application of the visa is 2 working days.

6, the work is relatively busy do not have time to do evidence?

Xi 'an Entry-Exit Service provides free mailing service for people who come to handle business. You only need to fill in the mailing address when you apply for the document. After the document is completed, it will be mailed to you for free.

7. Can I bring my own photos? Do I need to copy my ID card in advance?

All the city's entry and exit permit halls provide free photo and copy services.

8. In which case can I apply for the exit-entry document in an urgent manner? Is there an urgent charge?

For those who go abroad for medical treatment or to visit critically ill patients, attend funerals, deal with overseas emergencies, participate in emergency business activities, study abroad near the beginning of term and other special emergencies, they can provide relevant supporting materials and apply for exit and entry documents in an urgent manner after being examined by the exit and entry department. The immigration department does not charge any expedited fees.

9. At present, there are many applicants in each entry-exit permit hall. What measures does the entry-exit administration department take?

At present, all Windows of the city's 20 entry-exit permit halls are fully open; Optimize the reception process, provide "one card through", "full guide", "free mail", "delay processing" and other services, strengthen on-site guidance; Each card handling hall has opened the consultation service telephone, and provides 24-hour consultation service telephone 12367, emergency contact telephone 029-86755605; To provide full assistance and green channel services for the elderly and people with mobility difficulties; For key universities and enterprises in the city, the through trains of "appointment booking", "urgent handling" and "overtime handling" were opened.

The Exit and Entry Administration department suggests that applicants who have no clear plan to go abroad should arrange the application time reasonably and make an appointment after there is demand.

If you wish to apply for an entry-exit document in the near future, in order to reduce your waiting time and get a better travel experience, the entry-exit administration department reminds you: Please make an appointment at the nearest visa processing hall on the wechat official account of "Xi 'an Entry-Exit". Applicants who do not make an appointment may not be able to handle the business during the working hours on the same day. At the same time, please timely understand the immigration policy and flight adjustment of the destination, book the national flight ticket in advance, and determine the itinerary reasonably.