Measures for the Management of Private Entry-Exit Intermediary Activities

Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 In order to strengthen the management of entry-exit intermediary activities for private purposes and protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, these Measures are formulated in accordance with the relevant regulations of the State Council on strengthening the management of entry-exit intermediary activities. Article 2 The term "private entry and exit intermediary activities" as mentioned in these Measures (hereinafter referred to as "intermediary activities") refers to the "Detailed Implementation Rules for the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China" for Chinese citizens to settle abroad, visit relatives, Activities that provide information introduction, legal consultation, communication, overseas arrangements, visa applications and related services for visiting friends, inheriting property and other non-official activities.

This measure does not apply to intermediary activities for Chinese citizens to study abroad and overseas employment, as well as the organization of Chinese citizens to travel abroad and work at their own expense. Article 3: The Ministry of Public Security shall be responsible for the centralized management of intermediary activities nationwide. In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Public Security, local public security organs are responsible for the qualification identification of private entry and exit intermediaries (hereinafter referred to as intermediaries) and the business management, supervision and inspection of intermediary activities. The number and distribution of intermediary agencies should be adapted to the circumstances of private entry and exit activities.

The industrial and commercial administration authorities are responsible for the market management of intermediary activities. Article 4 Intermediary activities shall follow the principles of openness, impartiality, good faith and fair competition, standardized services, and voluntariness and compensation. Chapter 2 Establishment of Intermediary Agencies Article 5 To establish an intermediary agency, an application must be submitted to the entry and exit administration department of the local or municipal public security bureau where the agency is located, and after being qualified by the provincial public security bureau, it shall be reported to the Ministry of Public Security for filing. Those who obtain qualifications will be issued a "Private Entry and Exit Intermediary Agency Business License" (hereinafter referred to as the "Business License") valid for five years by the provincial public security organ.

The applicant organization shall apply to the industrial and commercial administration authorities for registration in accordance with the law with the "Business License". After registration, it shall be filed with the exit and entry administration department of the local or municipal public security bureau where the institution is located. Article 6 The establishment of an intermediary agency shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Meet the conditions for the establishment of an enterprise legal person;

(2) The legal representative shall have a permanent residence in the country and a complete Chinese citizens with capacity for civil conduct, who comply with the relevant regulations on the registration and management of legal representatives of enterprises, and have not been criminally punished for committing crimes that impede the order of national (border) border management;

(3) Have people who are familiar with our country and relevant The number of staff members responsible for national entry and exit laws, regulations and policies shall not be less than five; the main staff members shall have a college degree or above, and shall not have been criminally punished for the crime of interfering with the order of national (border) border management. Among them, there should be foreign language, legal, and accounting personnel with professional qualifications;

(4) Rules and regulations to ensure the normal operation of intermediary activities have been established, and management and responsible personnel have been implemented;

(5) ) has established cooperation and exchange relationships with relevant foreign entry-exit service agencies, and directly signed a valid letter of intent or cooperation agreement. Article 7 To apply for a "Business License", the following materials (in duplicate) must be submitted:

(1) Completed "Application Form for Qualification of Private Entry-Exit Intermediary Agency";

(2) Resumes and relevant identity and qualification certificates of the legal representative, main person in charge, and main staff;

(3) A valid letter of intent or agreement for cooperation directly signed with a foreign entry-exit service agency ( (Chinese or foreign version), and the legal qualification certificate of the foreign contracting party certified by the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad;

(4) Capital verification certificate issued by a legally qualified capital verification agency;

(5) Articles of Association;

(6) Rules and regulations to ensure the normal operation of intermediary activities;

(7) Feasibility report on proposed intermediary activities;

(8) Certificate of use of residence and business premises;

(9) Enterprise name approved in advance by the industrial and commercial administration authority. Article 8 The public security organ shall complete the qualification determination within 60 working days after accepting the application. If the qualifications are met, the provincial public security organs will submit the application materials (copies) together with the qualification report to the Ministry of Public Security for record. If the qualifications are not met, the public security agency that accepts the application will promptly notify the applicant and return the application materials to the applicant. Article 9 Applications for "Business License" from overseas institutions, individuals and foreign institutions in China will not be accepted. Chapter 3 Operations of Intermediary Agencies Article 10 Intermediary agencies may provide the following services to persons who go abroad to settle, visit relatives, friends, inherit property and engage in other non-official activities:

(1) Domestic travel and entry Information introduction;

(2) my country’s entry-exit management laws and regulations and consultation on relevant laws and regulations of the country to which you are traveling;

(3) Communicate with the entry-exit service agencies of relevant countries or Cooperate to provide relevant certification materials for the service recipients to legally enter the country of destination;

(4) Guide and assist the service recipients to legally apply for a visa to the country of destination;

(5) Text translation of relevant materials ;

(6) Provide service recipients with relevant national language, life knowledge, and skills training;

(7) Overseas arrangements and reception for service recipients;

(8) Other related businesses permitted by the competent authority. Article 11 Intermediary agencies shall carry out intermediary activities within the administrative regions of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government where they are located.

When an intermediary agency establishes a branch, it shall go through the qualification certification procedures in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of these Measures and deposit a reserve fund.