Law of the People' s Republic of China on the Control of the Exit and Entry of Citizens

Law of the People' s Republic of China on the Control of the Exit and Entry of Citizens

Order of the President [1985] No. 32

November 22, 1985

Contents
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Exit from the Country
Chapter III Entry into the Country
Chapter IV Administrative Organs
Chapter V Penalties
Chapter VI Supplementary Provisions

Chapter I General Provisions
　
Article 1 This Law was formulated with a view to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens with respect to their exit from and entry into China's territory and to promote international exchange.
　
Article 2 Chinese citizens may leave or enter the country with valid passports or other valid certificates issued by the competent departments of the State Council or other departments authorized by them. They shall not be required to apply for visas.
　
Article 3 For exit and entry, Chinese citizens shall pass through open ports or other designated ports and shall be subject to inspection by the frontier inspection offices.
　
Article 4 After leaving the country, Chinese citizens may not commit any act harmful to the security, honor or interests of the country.

Chapter II Exit from the Country
　
Article 5 Chinese citizens who desire to leave the country for private purposes shall apply to the public security organs of the city or county where their residence is registered.
Approval shall be granted except in cases prescribed in Article 8 of this Law.
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