Is a Beijing Entry Permit Required for Areas Outside the Sixth Ring Road?
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No, a Beijing Entry Permit is not required for areas outside the Sixth Ring Road. There are agencies at the entrances of Beijing's highways and national roads where you can apply for the Beijing Entry Permit. The Beijing Entry Permit is a required pass for non-local vehicles entering areas within Beijing's Sixth Ring Road (excluding the main roads of the Sixth Ring Road). The permit is valid for 7 days, or 3 days during special periods (such as during the Olympics or National Day holidays). Failure to obtain the permit may result in a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine of 100 yuan. Below are the documents required for applying for a Beijing Entry Permit: 1. A green environmental compliance label or a vehicle exhaust inspection certificate issued by the local municipal environmental protection department; 2. Compulsory traffic insurance label, inspection compliance label, and the driver's license, ID card (or household registration booklet) and other valid documents; 3. The vehicle's registration certificate within the inspection period. In addition to the applicant's own ID, the vehicle's registration certificate is also required; otherwise, the application will not be processed.
I just drove to Beijing to visit relatives and am very concerned about the Beijing Entry Permit issue. If your car doesn't enter within the Sixth Ring Road, you really don't need to apply for the permit. Beijing's policy clearly states that vehicles with non-local license plates must obtain the permit only when entering within the Sixth Ring Road. Suburban areas outside the Sixth Ring, such as Yanqing and Shunyi, are freely accessible. I checked on the app and consulted with the traffic authorities—it's completely fine if you don't enter the Sixth Ring. However, pay attention to route planning. For example, when taking the highway, avoid exiting at the Sixth Ring interchange, or you might accidentally enter and face trouble. Some navigation apps will remind you to avoid restricted zones—setting them up can save you time and hassle. For daily driving, I also recommend checking your vehicle's condition and the validity of your driver's license to ensure everything goes smoothly—safety always comes first.
