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What kind of documents should I prepare when exiting China?

Answer: On departure from China, foreigners should exit with their valid passports; visa, credentials and other documents checked by the frontier inspection office and have their hand baggage examined by Chinese Customs. In addition, foreigners are required to fill in a Departure Card and a Custom declaration Form when leaving. Remember that you should exit the country within the valid and permitted duration of your (stay) visa. Those who hold other valid credentials for staying should exit the country within the period of validity prescribed on the credentials. If such credential-holders plan not to enter the countryagain, the credentials for staying in China will be revoked by the frontier inspection officer when exiting.
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Am I allowed to take the things bought from China out?

Answer: Of course, if the things do not belong to the prohibited items and the amount you take is reasonable.

How much money can I take when exiting?

Answer: If the money does not exceed the amount you take in at the latest entry into China, the custom will let you go according to the record at the latest entry. If there isn't the record, you should not take money more than USD10,000 or equivalent in any other currencies, need to declare if USD5,000 - 10,000 or equivalent in any other currencies with Foreign Currency Holding Permit issued by the bank. Customs clearance is for cash less than and including USD5,000 or equivalent in any other currencies.

What kinds of things are not allowed to be taken out of China when exiting?

Answer: Items prohibited from taking out of China
1. Various weapons, simulated weapons, ammunition and explosive devices
2. Forged (counterfeit) currency and forged (counterfeit) securities

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3. Press items, roll film, photographs, phonograph disc, video disc, tape, video tape, laser video disc, laser audio disc, computer storage medium and other items that are harmful to the country's politics, economy, culture, and social morals
4. Various deadly poisons
5. Addictive substances, including, opium, morphine, heroin, hemp, as well as other narcotics and psychotropic drugs
6. Priceless relics and other museum pieces whose export is prohibited
7. Endangered plants and their specimens, seeds, as well as the materials for reproduction
8. Manuscript, roll film, photographs, phonograph disc, video disc, tape, video tape, laser video disc, laser audio disc, computer storage medium and other items related with the Official Secrets of the country

Who will be prohibited from exiting?

Answer: 1. Defendants in criminal cases and suspects who are ratified by the Chinese public security organizations, the People's Procuratorate or the People's Court
2. Those who are informed by the people's court that their civil cases have not been brought to completion
3. Those who have already violated Chinese law; whose behavior has not been dealt with, but is recognized by the legal authorities
4. Those who hold invalid exit credentials, including forged, altered or another's credentials
5. Those who refuse the frontier inspection of China
6. Those who do not exit through the appointed exit port
7. Those who are considered to be carrying contraband goods
8. Those who are forbidden to exit by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of State Security of China

Further Reading: Entry Regulations

- Last updated on Mar. 23, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Exit Regulations of China

Asked by AlmaDrio Garrett from CHINA | Aug. 09, 2023 03:52

How much does it cost to obtain an exit visa from China?

I entered China from Manila on a Philippine passport and tourist visa three years ago. After working as a domestic servant my contract expired and I am now ready to return home to the Philippines. But, my visa has expired. How do I obtain an exit visa and how much do I need to pay, given that my visa has expired?

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Answered by Mia | Aug. 09, 2023 23:43

If your visa has expired, you need to declare it to the local entry and exit administration bureau. If you have overstayed in China, you may need to pay the fine, about CNY 500 per day not to exceed CNY10,000.

If you have over stayed over one month, you might be detained for 5 to 15 days and repatriated to your home country. It's also possible to be blacklisted by China's customs.

Asked by Nim from UAE | Jul. 19, 2023 00:29

In my visa application I stated entry and exit port as Bejing. Can I exit from Guangzhou Airport?

In my visa application I placed the entry and exit port as Beijing but I now need to exit through Guangzhou due to some last minute changes in my meetings. Is this possible? If not, is there a way to change the exit port?

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Answered by Paul | Jul. 19, 2023 20:17

There is no problem for your case. Take it easy.

Asked by Jake from TAIWAN | Jun. 04, 2023 20:55

Exiting with Expired Passport

After so many lockdowns i lost track of time, and my taiwanese passport expired. There seems to be no way for me to renew it here in China. Can I exit China back to taiwan with an expired taiwanese passport??

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Answered by James | Jun. 06, 2023 01:05

Generally, you need to report it to the local entry and exit administration bureau and there is no problem for you to return to Taiwan if your stay permit in mainland is not expired.

Asked by Austin from USA | Jun. 02, 2023 20:27

How much money can I take out? Per person or individual?

I’m curious if the 10,000USD out of the country is per person or what the specific details are? I have seen various sites say 5k, 10k and 20k. I’m just wondering if there is a government website that would have these details or if you know any place I could look. Thank you.

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Answered by Jessica | Jun. 05, 2023 00:34

You can take out of the cash at most USD 5,000 without declaration per person. Generally, you can find these rules on the official website of China customs but it may be a little difficult to find.

Asked by Zoran from SERBIA | Feb. 01, 2023 00:25

Gold on exit

I see there's no need to declare up to 50g (2 ounces) of gold. Is that only for entry, or it's also for exit out of China. Also, in case of exiting with 100g (proof of purchase provided), how much fee would I be asked to pay?

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Answered by Alex | Feb. 05, 2023 19:11

For exit, one can bring less than 31g of gold products. If it is gold bar, one needs to declare it in spite of any quantity.