Regulations Governing the Trial Operation of Transportation Links Between Kinmen/Matsu/Penghu and the Mainland Area Article 11

Personnel referred to under Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 9 intending to apply to enter and exit the Mainland Area via Kinmen, Matsu, or Penghu, with the exception of the personnel referred to in Paragraph 2 who shall file their applications according to the respective regulations, shall first apply for a permit or an approval in accordance with the Permit Regulations Governing Permission for Government Employees and People of Special Status in the Taiwan Area to Enter the Mainland Area and the Directions Governing Visits to the Mainland Area by Civil Servants with 10th Grade of Selected Appointment Rank and Below as well as Police Officers with 4th grade of the supervisory commissioned rank and Below Whose Duties and Responsibilities Do Not Involve Confidential Matters on National Security.The following personnel may apply to the National Immigration Agency for approval that will enable them to enter and exit the Mainland Area via Kinmen, Matsu, or Penghu after the valid passports they hold have been verified and inspected and permission has been granted.1. Magistrates of Kinmen, Lienchiang and Penghu County.2. Political appointees serving in Kinmen, Lienchiang and Penghu County government agencies.3. Civil servants whose duties and responsibilities do not involve confidential matters on national security serving in Kinmen, Lienchiang, and Penghu County government agencies with a rank of or equivalent to 11th grade of selected appointment or above, or police officers with 3rd grade of the supervisory commissioned rank or above.The National Immigration Agency may consult with relevant authorities in granting the foresaid approval if necessary.