In short
For visitors: permit required.
- No boundary — routes will not see this zone
- Checked against the act on 20 October 2026
- Local name: 新疆边境管理区
Who may enter, and with what
Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.
- Everyone — permit required. Entering the Xinjiang border management area requires an ID document and a border-area pass, except for registered residents. The pass is free.Issued by: Xinjiang public security authorities · Processing time: Issued on the spot when all documents are provided (Art. 20) · Fee: Free of charge (Art. 20)Exceptions: People registered in the border area — with an identity card; Crossing the border at a checkpoint — with border-crossing documents; Foreigners may enter the 2 km strip along the border only with permission (Art. 26)Regulations of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (collection of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · as of 8 December 2022 · checked 20 October 2026
Original wording
办理边境管理区通行证不得收取任何费用。
Legal basis
Questions
Permits and restricted zones — FAQ
Do you need a permit: Xinjiang border management area?
For visitors: permit required. Entering the Xinjiang border management area requires an ID document and a border-area pass, except for registered residents. The pass is free.
Where do I get the permit?
Issued by: Xinjiang public security authorities. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.
Will the planner see this zone on my route?
No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.
Other zones: China
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