There are six kinds of endorsements for mainland residents to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao: individual tour (G), visiting relatives (T), business tour (S), group tour (L), other (Q) and stay (D), which are issued upon application. Among them, Hong Kong G-sign and L-sign are valid: 3 months 1 time, 2 times in 3 months, 0 years 1 time and 0 years 1 time. Macao's endorsement only takes 3 months 1 time, 1 year 1 time. The endorsement stipulates that each stay in Hong Kong or Macao shall not exceed 7 days, and one entry and one exit shall be counted.
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The Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration stipulates that:
Twelfth China citizens are not allowed to leave the country under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Failing to hold a valid exit-entry certificate or refusing or evading border inspection;
(two) the punishment has not been completed or belongs to the defendant or criminal suspect in a criminal case;
(three) there are unresolved civil cases, and the people's court decides not to leave the country;
(4) Being subject to criminal punishment for obstructing the administration of the country (border) or being repatriated by other countries or regions for illegal exit, illegal residence or illegal employment, and not allowed to leave the country within the prescribed time limit;
(five) may endanger national security and interests, the relevant authorities in the State Council decided not to leave the country;
(6) Other circumstances under which exit from the country is prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.
Shenzhen Public Security Electronic Map-Entry and Exit Services of Longhua Branch of Shenzhen Public Security Bureau.
Baidu Encyclopedia-China People's Pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao