In-Depth Analysis Of State Council Order No. 841: Who Will Be Affected By The New Exit And Entry Administration Rules?

The Provisions of the State Council on Exit and Entry Administration (State Council Order No. 841, hereinafter "Order No. 841")¹ will take effect on September 15, 2026. Consisting of only 19 articles, the Provisions follow the principle of addressing the most pressing needs first and respond to the "new challenges and new issues" that have arisen since the Exit and Entry Administration Law came into force. According to statements made at a press briefing by officials of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Public Security and the National Immigration Administration, this legislation is principally intended to fill in institutional gaps in three areas: the safety of Chinese citizens traveling abroad, the entry of foreign nationals, and the regulation of intermediary services. It also further strengthens scrutiny of the authenticity of stated grounds for applications and the verifiability of the relevant conduct².