I. Scope
This service guide is for foreign nationals applying for exit-entry permits.
II. Basis for Examination and Approval
The Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, and the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Administration of the Exit and Entry of Foreigners
III. Responsible Authorities
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) authorizes the exit-entry administrations of the public security organs in cities above the prefecture level (including the districts and counties within the municipalities directly under the Central Government) to process applications for and issue exit-entry permits for foreign nationals.
Following the approval from NIA at the request of the exit-entry administrations of the public security organs at the provincial level, county-level exit-entry administrations may process applications for and issue exit-entry permits for foreign nationals as mandated by NIA.
IV. Eligibility
(I) Any foreign national in China whose passport or international travel document has been lost, damaged, stolen, or robbed and cannot be reissued by his/her home country's embassy or consulate within China must provide a Confirmation of Reporting the Loss of Passport, an official note from the embassy or consulate of his/her home country in China, or the damaged or expired document along with the temporary identity certificate used as a substitute for identity verification.
(II) In other cases deemed necessary by NIA to issue exit-entry permits, the relevant provisions shall prevail.
V. Ineligibility
No exit-entry permit will be issued to applicants who fail to meet the relevant requirements or fall under any condition outlined in Article 28 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China.
VI. Application Materials
(I) A completed Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form and a photo meeting the requirements outlined in the Guidelines for Travel Documents' Photographs.
(II) A Confirmation of Reporting the Loss of Passport, an official note from the embassy or consulate of his/her home country in China, or the damaged or expired document along with the temporary identity certificate used as a substitute for identity verification.
(III) Other materials related to the reason for issuing the permit.
VII. Procedure and Method
(I) Application: An applicant must apply in person and have an interview at the exit-entry administration of a public security organ.
(II) Acceptance: The processing authority will conduct a review to decide whether the application aligns with the scope of the authority's responsibilities and whether the materials submitted are complete and meet the relevant requirements, in which case the application will be accepted and an acceptance receipt will be issued. In the event where the applicant has failed to complete the procedure or submit all required materials, the processing authority shall notify the applicant of any additional step to be completed or material needed at one time.
(III) Review: The review authority shall strengthen the review process, and verify the authenticity of the reasons for applications through face-to-face interviews, phone queries, on-site investigations, and other methods deemed necessary. The authority shall also confirm whether the applicant is a foreign national. In the case where an applicant, the representatives of the relevant entities, and other relevant individuals fail to attend scheduled interviews without a valid reason, the exit-entry permit may not be issued in accordance with the laws.
(IV) Decision: The decision-making authority will make a decision of administrative license and proceed to issue an exit-entry permit for the applicant in question provided that he/she meets the conditions and criteria.
VIII. Processing Time
The decision to issue an exit-entry permit for a foreign national shall be made within 30 working days from the date the application is accepted.
IX. Result Delivery
The applicant must visit the responsible exit-entry administration with the receipt to collect his/her exit-entry permit.
X. Obligations of Applicants
Applicants are expected to adhere to the following obligations in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations:
1. To ensure that all materials are submitted and all the information provided to the administrative authorities is accurate without being falsified. Applicants shall be held liable for the authenticity of the materials submitted.
2. To cooperate with the administrative authorities during face-to-face interviews, phone queries, and on-site investigations conducted for verifying the authenticity of the application materials.
3. To fulfill all additional responsibilities stipulated by relevant laws and regulations.
Annex: Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form
Annex
