China Introduces New Exit and Entry Administration Regulation

• China issued a new regulation on exit and entry administration that will take effect September 15, 2026, introducing clearer application requirements, enhanced security measures and new travel risk notification procedures. 

Exit and Entry Administration Regulation 

China’s State Council published a new regulation on exit and entry administration, with implementation scheduled for September 15, 2026.  

Enhanced Travel Risk Notification System 

The regulation strengthens China’s exit security risk-prevention framework by requiring relevant government authorities to issue timely, publicly available overseas safety alerts and risk warnings for international destinations. These authorities include: 

• Ministry-level foreign affairs agencies 
• Culture and tourism authorities 
• Other competent State Council departments as applicable 

According to the announcement, government authorities will use these alerts to inform travelers about safety risks in destination countries and regions.

Increased Traveler Risk Advisories 

The regulation requires Chinese immigration authorities to provide Chinese citizens with reminders and warnings when they travel to countries and regions considered high risk. Authorities may issue these advisories during:

• Exit and entry document application processes 
• Exit border inspection procedures 

The measure is designed to promote traveler awareness and mitigate security-related risks abroad.  

Clarified Entry and Exit Procedures 

The regulation establishes more detailed requirements governing applications for exit and entry documents and further refines existing restrictive measures related to cross-border travel.  

Regulation of Immigration-Related Intermediary Services 

The new framework also introduces provisions governing intermediary services involved in entry and exit matters, signaling greater oversight of third-party entities operating in the immigration services sector.  

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