The Beijing Exit and Entry Administration’s Fengtai branch saw a surge in applicants Monday after China reopened its borders the previous day. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

People wait to use self-service terminals. Many came to apply for an exit-entry permit for travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

A man fills in his application forms. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

A woman prepares to have her photo taken in the waiting hall. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

A woman attends to her child while waiting in the hall. There were nearly 100 people still waiting for their pemits by 4:00 p.m., just half an hour before the office was set to close. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

People wait to consult service staff. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

People wait in line to get help at the information desk. As of Monday, more than 3,200 offices resumed exit-entry services across China. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin