Documents for travel between Republic of China and People's Republic of China?
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travel between [ROC and PRC by citizens therof] requires different documents [than the passports issued by each country] that maintain the fiction that there is only one nation.
What exactly are these "different documents" and how do citizens of ROC and PRC obtain them?
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For a mainland/Hong Kong/Macau resident to travel to Taiwan, they will need a "??????????????" ("Exit & Entry Permit for the Taiwan Area of the Republic of China") from the ROC authorities.
- However, mainland residents going directly from the mainland will also need to get a "???????????" (not sure about the translation; maybe "Mainland Residents' Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Taiwan", or "Taiwan Travel Permit for Mainland Residents") from the PRC authorities, rather than a PRC passport, to enter and exit the PRC side.
For a Taiwan resident to travel to the mainland, they will need a "???????????" ("Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents") from the PRC authorities. They will use their ROC passport to enter and exit the ROC side.
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What documents do you need to travel to China?
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements- Obtain a visa prior to arrival and have a passport with at least six months' validity remaining. ...
- Apply for a ten-year multiple entry visa, useful for repeated travel, or trips to Hong Kong or Macau with returns to China.
- If you plan to work in China, be sure to obtain the correct visa.
How many types of China regional travel documents are there?
There are two types of Travel Documents, which are respectively valid for single entry for one year and valid for multiple entries for two years. The former type only allows the bearer to enter and exit China once; the latter can travel to and from China multiple times within two years.How do I apply for a travel document to China?
To apply for a China visa, you need to complete an application form attached with your recently-taken color photo, prepare a valid passport, and submit them along with other supporting documents to the Chinese embassy or consulate which is in charge of your residence area.Can Chinese citizens travel to other countries?
As of January 2022, Chinese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 80 countries and territories, ranking the Chinese passport 64th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.Travel Documents Issued by a Sovereign State
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