No.2 of 2026  

In accordance with the Regulations of the State Council on Online Government Services and the Administrative Measures of the People’s Republic of China on Border Administration Area Permits, and in order to further facilitate the application for Border Administration Area Permits, the National Immigration Administration (the Exit and Entry Administration of the People’s Republic of China) has decided to implement the Electronic Border Administration Area Permit. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

I. Effective April 15, 2026, the Electronic Border Administration Area Permit shall be implemented, and the issuance of paper permits shall cease simultaneously. Previously issued paper permits shall remain valid within their respective periods of validity.

II. Residents of the Chinese mainland aged 16 or above may apply for an Electronic Border Administration Area Permit with a validity period not exceeding three months via the National Immigration Administration’s government service platform (the “NIA 12367” app, as well as WeChat and Alipay mini programs). Those who encounter difficulties with online applications may apply in person at the exit and entry administrations of public security organs at or above the county level or at designated police stations.

III. Residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, overseas Chinese, and foreign nationals, as well as Chinese mainland residents traveling with children under the age of 16 or applying for an Electronic Border Administration Area Permit with a validity period of one year, shall apply in person at the exit and entry administrations of public security organs at or above the county level or at designated police stations.

IV. Applicants may designate an email address to receive the Electronic Border Administration Area Permit, or request assistance from the issuing authority in downloading and printing the permit.

V. The Electronic Border Administration Area Permit shall be used in conjunction with the holder’s Resident Identity Card or other valid identification. During inspections, holders may present the Electronic Border Administration Area Permit via mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones, or present a printed copy of the permit.

For further information, please contact the 12367 Service Platform.

Hereby announced.

National Immigration Administration

(the Exit and Entry Administration of the People’s Republic of China)

April 2, 2026