According to the official website of the National Immigration Administration, the Entry Exit Administration of the People's Republic of China recently issued the Announcement on Extending the Validity of Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (hereinafter referred to as the Announcement), which proposed to extend the validity of Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (commonly known as the Home Return Permit) from May 8. At present, all preparations for policy implementation are ready. The Announcement points out that for return certificates with a validity period from January 1, 2020 to December 30, 2023, the validity period will be extended to December 31, 2023. The holder of the certificate can handle the entry and exit border inspection procedures normally and travel to the mainland with the original return certificate mentioned above; After entering the mainland, it is allowed to go to the nearest county-level or above public security organ's entry and exit management department to apply for a new return permit. It is reported that the Homecoming Permit is an entry and exit document for Hong Kong and Macao residents traveling to and from the mainland, as well as an important proof of identity for travel, residence, and living in the mainland. Hong Kong and Macao residents can enter and exit ports, travel and accommodation, and handle various government and public services with their homecoming permits. It is understood that in order to ensure the smooth implementation of the policy of extending the return permit, the National Administration for Entry and Exit, in conjunction with relevant departments, has made thorough arrangements based on the actual use of the return permit in various relevant industries. The national entry-exit border inspection authorities have upgraded and adjusted the port inspection system, scientifically deployed their forces, and ensured smooth customs clearance for Hong Kong and Macao residents with certificates. The entry and exit management departments of local public security organs have actively prepared for Hong Kong and Macao residents to exchange their return home permits in the mainland, and opened a "green channel" for those who apply for certificates due to urgent matters. The 12367 service platform of the Entry Exit Administration of the People's Republic of China comprehensively releases information such as appointment and certificate processing, acceptance windows, application procedures, and processing procedures, making it easy to query and handle certificate processing. The relevant person in charge of the Entry Exit Administration of the People's Republic of China stated that they will closely follow up with relevant departments on the implementation of policies, promptly solve the difficulties encountered by Hong Kong and Macao residents in obtaining certificates for customs clearance and handling affairs, and further promote the exchange of personnel serving the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao regions. (New News Agency)