This year, the National Immigration Administration of China has extended the validity of the Home Return Permit until the end of the year. With the year-end and Lunar New Year being peak seasons for returning home or traveling to the mainland, the number of people renewing their Home Return Permits has surged. To avoid delays caused by an expired permit, it’s best to renew your Home Return Permit as soon as possible. This guide will explain the online booking process, application steps, fees, expedited service, and queue jumping options for renewing your Home Return Permit. In response to the pandemic and border closures over the past few years, the National Immigration Administration announced that from May 8, 2023, the validity of Home Return Permits with expiration dates from January 1, 2020, to December 30, 2023, would automatically be extended to December 31, 2023. This aims to prevent a rush of new permit applications immediately after reopening. As the expiration date approaches, the number of applications for permit renewal has increased. Currently, travel agencies no longer offer same-day service for processing; applicants must first complete an online application form and book an appointment for renewal.