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xiong20

To cross from Zhuhai to Macau and back to Zhuhai can be accomplished on foot very quickly...depending on lineups...maybe 20-30 minutes.
Can this be accomplished in Shenzhen at Huanggang/Lok Ma Chau crossing
or through another?Sort of quick exit/entry to mainland.
Every time I made this crossing in the past,it was when going to Kowloon for a few days and always by bus.
Purpose of doing this is to kill two birds with one stone... scout out the territory for ESL jobs/lifestyle and make my annual exit/entry to mainland.My schedule is tight and I really don't want to go to Kowloon at this time.
Thanking you in advance.
xiong

The Ever-changing Cleric · Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 1523

when i go to hong kong from shenzhen i always go via the shenzhen bay customs border crossing. most times (barring weekends and major holidays) i cross there there's no lineup at all and once in hong kong i board the B2X bus for tin shui wai train station and then make my way via train from there. do the opposite on the return trip. this is the fastest way for me to get to hong kong, but if you were starting out closer to luo hu then it wouldnt be.

xiong20

thanks for reply Cleric but I really don't want to go to HK.......just get an exit stamp in my passport and then re-enter to get the new entry stamp. As I mentioned,this can be done in Zhuhai in 20-30 minutes...simply walk through China immigration (exit stamp from China)) then walk through Macau immigration (entry stamp for Macau) then walk in a different entrance and reverse the procedure.....20 or 30 minutes usually.So you have now satisfied the annual exit from China rule and have the stamps in your passport to prove it... Smile

xiong

sojourner · Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:03 am Post subject:

I'm a bit confused !

I've heard of a number of rules such as the "5 Year Rule" and the "Over 60 Rule"; but this is the first time that I've ever come across the "Annual Exit from China Rule" ! Is this something new ?

I have been in China for about 7 years - during that time I have only been required to leave the country for Z Visa purposes, as a result of being offered a job at a new uni. But when my contract is extended, all the paper work is done within China, and I have not been required to leave the country.

Peter

thefuzz · Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 271

Chris_Crossley

sojourner · Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject:

Chris,

No, I am not married to a local woman !

If there is such a "rule", it wouldn't be too much of an imposition for me as I usually leave China during the long uni summer and winter vacations. But such a "rule" would be a real hassle for those who, say, intend to work in a summer camp during the vacation.

Peter

xiong20

thefuzz.........thanks for providing the information.It's exactly what I was
looking for.I'll test it out on the 7th.Sounds even closer than
the entry/exit facilities in Zhuhai/Macau...both immigrations
under the same roof.WOW!

To clear up any misunderstanding about the one year rule......I took a
sabbatical from the constraints of contracts and teaching then after 2x30 day "L" visa extensions,I went to HK and got a 30 day "F" visa.This I extended twice for 6 months in Qingdao through a visa agency and the main PSB.The problem with these short visas is that you must exit once per year.And that deadline for me is the 24th December.I simply took a break and now the break is over.I also am intending to scout out Shenzhen and probably get back in harness very soon.I really enjoyed myself.I have a Temporary Residence For Foreigner from the local PSB and have not had any questions or trouble when renewing.In fact, one of the PSB at the main station here mentioned that it wasn't a good idea to spend a long time on toursit visas...get an "F" or work and get a Residence Permit.They have been very good to deal with.At least here.So,if you have the money and want to relax and travel as you will, that might work for you,too.Sorry for the looooooong story!

thefuzz · Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 271

waxwing · Joined: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 719 Location: China

What used to be called "Huang gang" is now called "Futian kou an" and you can do this there, it is all in the same building. Queues are usually small, except maybe middle of the day on weekends. You exit into HK at Lok Ma Chau station, so I guess you can just turn around and go back in and cross the bridge.

I am confused though, like others, as to why this might be necessary...