The New PRC Exit-Entry Law

On 30 June 2012, the Chinese legislature adopted a new Law of the People's Republic of China on Exit-Entry Administration ("the New Law"). It replaces the PRC Law on Administration of the Exit and Entry of Citizens and the PRC Law on Administration of the Exit and Entry of Foreigners which were issued in 1985. The New Law will take effect as of 1 July 2013 and applies to the exit-entry administration of both foreigners and Chinese nationals.

For foreigners, the New Law will impose stricter control over their entry, residence and work in China. Foreigners working in China and foreign invested enterprises hiring foreign employees in China may wish to pay attention to the following: