Press Conference by the Ministry of Public Security
Announcement of the new policy by the National Immigration Administration
Starting May 1, the "one visit only" system for applying for passports and other entry and exit documents will be implemented nationwide
for entry and exit documents
Over the past 40 years of reform and opening up, the difficulties faced by citizens in traveling abroad have become a thing of the past. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party, with the continuous and healthy development of our economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the number of citizens traveling abroad for tourism, family visits, and business has been increasing. In 2017, the total number of entry and exit personnel reached 598 million, a year-on-year increase of 4.76%. The number of mainland residents applying for personal entry and exit documents and endorsements reached 133 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.5%. The public has raised many new demands for convenient and efficient processing of documents.
In order to earnestly implement the requirements of the Party Central Committee on strengthening the reform of immigration and entry-exit management, continuously enhance and optimize the service management functions for entry and exit personnel, and meet the new expectations of the public, the National Immigration Administration has decided to implement the "one visit only" system for applying for passports and other entry and exit documents nationwide starting May 1 of this year. By optimizing processes, simplifying procedures, and utilizing new technologies, we aim to improve the efficiency of document processing, facilitate applicants, reduce the burden on the public, continuously enhance service management levels, and ensure that applicants can complete all procedures for applying for passports and other entry and exit documents in one visit to the entry and exit reception window, effectively increasing the sense of gain and happiness among the public.
The National Immigration Administration has launched the "one visit only" work system, which mainly includes:
1. Optimizing the document processing workflow, consolidating the previously scattered steps of photo collection, fingerprint collection, submission of application materials, face-to-face verification, and payment into a single time and location;
2. Establishing a "green channel" for document processing, expanding the scope of urgent document processing to provide expedited services for individuals who need to travel abroad urgently for meetings, negotiations, contract signing, or for students who are about to report for study abroad and have lost or damaged their documents;
3. Providing document processing services on non-working days, offering extended hours and staggered processing services for applications during peak times on Saturdays and before holidays for working individuals;
4. Shortening the processing time for applications from different provinces, reducing the approval time for cross-province applications for entry and exit documents from 30 days to 20 days;
5. Using a single application form, allowing one person to apply for multiple documents with just one application form, taking one number, and enabling simultaneous mailing based on the applicant's needs;
6. Implementing "one network for processing," allowing applicants to use the internet to make appointments in advance for document processing, facilitating their arrival at the entry and exit reception window according to their appointment time; providing optional two-way express delivery services for mailing entry and exit documents.
Understanding Policy Advantages at a Glance
Illustrated Explanation
Issued by the National Immigration Administration
Have you understood the "one visit only" convenience policy?
For more details, please contact: 400-138-2929
