Regulations of the National Immigration Administration on the Passage Management of Shanghai Dongfang Hub International Business Cooperation Zone (Interim)
Article 1In order to maintain the order of access management in the Shanghai East Hub International Business Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Business Cooperation Zone) and support its construction and development, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with relevant laws and administrative regulations such as the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Entry and Exit Administration and the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Border Inspection for Entry and Exit.
Article 2Immigration administration authorities shall implement management over the entry into and departure from the Business Cooperation Zone by persons and means of transport in accordance with these Regulations.
Article 3Immigration administration authorities shall strengthen collaboration and coordination with relevant departments of the Business Cooperation Zone to ensure effective access management within the zone.
Article 4Foreign nationals who enter the Business Cooperation Zone via Pudong International Airport on international (regional) flights primarily for business exchanges, international exhibitions, international training, or similar activities shall have their information filed with the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone through the zone’s integrated information management service platform by the inviting organization at least 48 hours in advance.
Individuals who, due to urgent circumstances, are unable to file in advance but have already arrived at Pudong International Airport may submit their information on-site either personally or through the inviting organization to the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone.
Article 5The inviting organization shall provide relevant materials as required by the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone and shall be responsible for the authenticity of the filed information.
If adjustments to the filed information are necessary due to rescheduling of activities, changes in purpose, replacement of travel documents, or other reasons, the inviting organization shall submit a request to the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone through the integrated information management service platform no later than 24 hours before the foreign national enters the zone.
Article 6Foreign nationals holding a valid invitation that has been filed with the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone may complete check-in procedures for flights bound for Pudong International Airport overseas.
Article 7Foreign nationals shall present their passports or other travel documents, together with a valid invitation filed with the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone, and may enter or leave the Business Cooperation Zone only after verification and authorization by the immigration administration authority.
Article 8Foreign nationals may stay in the Business Cooperation Zone for up to 30 days.
If an extension of the stay is required, the foreign national or the inviting organization shall submit the relevant materials to the immigration administration authority at least 24 hours prior to the expiration of the permitted period. The cumulative duration of any extensions shall not exceed 30 days.
Article 9When foreign nationals leave the Business Cooperation Zone to enter other regions of the People’s Republic of China, they shall present their passports or other travel documents, along with visas or other proof of entry, undergo prescribed procedures, and may enter only upon verification and authorization by the immigration administration authority.
Those eligible for visa-free entry may benefit from applicable policies. Individuals meeting the requirements for port visas or temporary entry procedures may submit applications to the immigration administration authority.
Article 10Persons entering the Business Cooperation Zone from other regions of the People’s Republic of China to engage in short-term activities such as business exchanges, international exhibitions, or international training shall have access passes applied for by domestic relevant organizations.
Personnel entering the Business Cooperation Zone from other domestic regions to perform daily duties such as comprehensive management, border inspection, security protection, production operations, or service support shall have access passes applied for by relevant administrative departments or employing entities that have already filed with the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone.
Article 11For individuals entering the Business Cooperation Zone from other domestic regions, the relevant domestic organization or employing entity shall submit the prescribed materials to the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone through the zone’s integrated information management service platform at least 24 hours in advance. This submission shall include the entrant’s name, gender, date of birth, nationality, type and number of identification document, contact telephone number, employer and position, purpose of entry, and intended length of stay, along with digital copies of valid identification documents and recent passport-style photographs.
Upon approval by the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone, the immigration administration authority shall issue access passes valid for up to 30 days for those covered under paragraph one of Article 10, and valid for up to one year for those covered under paragraph two.
For applicants who fail to submit the required materials, whose stated purpose of entry has lapsed, or who fall under specified disqualifying circumstances, the immigration administration authority shall refuse to issue access passes in accordance with these Regulations.
Article 12Individuals unable to obtain access passes in advance due to urgent circumstances may submit the required materials on-site; following review by the Comprehensive Management Agency of the Business Cooperation Zone, the immigration administration authority will issue access passes accordingly.
Article 13Persons entering the Business Cooperation Zone from other domestic regions shall carry valid identification and an access pass, undergo inspection by the immigration administration authority, and may enter or leave the zone only upon verification and authorization.
Those without a valid access pass, whose stated purpose of entry has expired, or who violate the management regulations of the Business Cooperation Zone shall be prohibited from entering.
Article 14Vehicles designated for specific purposes that need to enter or leave the Business Cooperation Zone shall register in advance through the zone’s integrated information management service platform and submit the required materials.
Registered vehicles shall undergo inspection by the immigration administration authority and may enter or leave the zone only upon verification and authorization. Vehicle drivers shall obtain access passes as required.
Article 15For personnel and vehicles requiring urgent entry into or exit from the Business Cooperation Zone for emergency rescue, disaster relief, medical assistance, or engineering repairs, the immigration administration authority shall provide necessary facilitation.
Article 16As used herein, “immigration administration authorities” refer to border inspection agencies and public security organs’ immigration management institutions.
Article 17Immigration administration authorities shall provide necessary convenience for persons processing entry and exit documents and related procedures within the Business Cooperation Zone.
Article 18Violations of entry and exit management regulations shall be subject to legal liability by the immigration administration authorities.
Other illegal or criminal acts shall be investigated and prosecuted by relevant authorities according to their respective responsibilities. Immigration administration authorities shall assist law enforcement officers from other departments in accessing the Business Cooperation Zone and conducting enforcement activities therein.
Article 19The permitted length of stay stipulated in these Regulations shall commence at midnight on the day following entry into the Business Cooperation Zone.
Article 20These Regulations shall be interpreted by the National Immigration Administration.
Article 21These Regulations shall come into effect upon the official commencement of operations in the pilot launch area of the Business Cooperation Zone.