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Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens

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Chapter V

Travels

Article 34 Aliens who wish to travel in cities and counties that are not open to aliens shall apply in advance to the bureau of public security of the municipality or county where they reside for a travel permit, and they can start for their destination only after they have obtained permission. To apply for a travel permit, aliens shall go through the following procedures:(1) to produce for examination their passports or residence permits;(2) to submit certificates relating to the travel;(3) to fill in the travel application form.

Article 35 The longest term of validity of the travel permit for an alien shall be one year, provided that it shall not exceed the term of validity of his/her visa or residence permit.

Article 36 In the event that aliens who have already obtained their travel permits wish to extend the term of validity of their travel permits, to visit additional places that are not open to aliens, and to increase the number of persons accompanying them, they must apply to the public security organ for the extension or change.

Article 37 Without permission, no aliens shall be permitted to enter places not open to aliens.

Chapter VI

Exit from the Country

Article 38 Aliens shall leave the country within the time limit specified in their visas, or within the term of validity of their residence permits.

Article 39 Holders of residence permits for aliens shall, before leaving the country, apply to the local public security organ in accordance with the pertinent stipulations in Article 5 and Article 6 of these Rules, for obtaining there entry visas if they wish, within the term of validity of their residence permits, to leave and then return to China. Holders of residence permits for aliens shall, upon leaving China, present to the border inspection office their residence permits for cancellation if they will not return to the country.