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Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents , also colloquially referred to as a
Home Return Permit or
Home Visit Permit , is issued to
PRC citizens who are residents of
Hong Kong and
Macau as the entry permit to
mainland China. The permit is issued by the Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration of the
Ministry of Public Security through
China Travel Service sub-branches in Hong Kong and Macau and allows holders to travel freely to mainland China.