According to a report from the Ministry of Public Security, at a press conference held on the 26th, the National Immigration Administration announced that starting May 1, 2018, a "one visit" system for processing passports and other entry and exit documents will be implemented nationwide, ensuring that applicants can complete all procedures for applying for passports and other entry and exit documents in one visit to the reception window.
The "one visit" work system includes the following main contents:
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 one time and one 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 for meetings and negotiations, sign contracts, or are facing imminent reporting deadlines for studying abroad, as well as those who have lost or damaged documents before departure;
3. Providing document processing services on non-working days, offering extended hours and staggered processing services on Saturdays, during peak application times, and before holidays for working individuals;
4. Shortening the processing time for cross-province applications, reducing the approval time for entry and exit documents from 30 days to 20 days;
5. Using a single application form, allowing individuals to apply for multiple documents with just one application form, take one number, and have documents sent according to the applicant's needs;
6. Implementing "one network" processing, allowing applicants to make appointments in advance through the internet document processing platform, facilitating their visit to the reception window at the scheduled time; providing optional two-way express delivery services for sending entry and exit documents.
