China’s National Immigration Administration announced new exit-entry rules on 15 September 2026 aimed at facilitating lawful cross-border travel. These new rules represent the first systematic regulation in this area as part of China’s broader exit-entry management.
The NIA stated the updated regulations support lawful travel across China’s borders without restricting routine activities for travelers. The administration confirmed the new exit-entry rules facilitate lawful cross-border travel and do not impose restrictions on normal activities.
Officials said the rules streamline border management, ensuring smoother processing for travelers crossing China’s borders without imposing extra limitations on normal activities at the border.
