Pass for mainland residents to and from Taiwan and "entry permit". (visual China)
Global Network comprehensive report] mainland visitors to Taiwan free travel is becoming more and more "not free." Taiwan media reported on the 14th that a number of Taiwan travel industries and mainland associations share the same view that the Taiwan authorities'"immigration agency" has affected the processing speed of Taiwan entry permits "for various reasons, and not only has it called for the replacement of a pile of documents. They also asked strange questions about how long they dated, as if they were checking their hukou. The probability of being returned to Taiwan is as high as 50%, "unfriendly treatment of mainland visitors to Taiwan."
Travel Agency complains: it's more troublesome than getting a European visa
The news caused heated discussion on the Internet, although the netizen's previous practice was indeed inappropriate. But what more people talk about is that it has become difficult to enter Taiwan for more than a year.
"people who think of TW free travel are the ones who have the best feelings for TW," said the manager of a group in central China at mainland. If even this is to be stopped, the Cross-Strait Relations will get worse and worse.
South China, a group said 13, until yesterday to apply for Taiwan permit for free travel passenger supplement matter is big. The Taiwan authorities asked for "cumbersome supplements" that were not available in the past, such as handing in certificates of income on the job, asking for a bill for running wages, and, if they provided a household register and birth certificate, a notary certificate.
There are other reasons to have the guest write the closing book. "if I saw it, I would spit blood." Operators say that it feels like a primary school student making a mistake to write a guarantee. In fact, it is quite insulting. Does it mean that no one has violated the law and discipline after writing this?. "people will say, 'how to go to Taiwan is more troublesome than getting a European visa, but also write a guarantee.' that's what the guests said to me today." He estimated that at least 30% of the cases were asked to be retried.
North China's group agency said at least 50 percent of the guests were asked to make up. Basically, those who are not in Taiwan for the first time will be required to show their booking records. If the number of visits is more frequent, they will be asked to explain the reasons for many visits to Taiwan. "strangely, I went to Taiwan many times because I felt that Taiwan was very good! Why are you asking? There are really bad things to do, and there is no way to really tell you! " Others have male and female friends in Taiwan. They are asked to explain how men and women know each other. For how long? "it's like checking a hukou!"
Mainland visitors who are applying for individual tours to Taiwan. (middle time Electronic Newsletter)
Of an average of 1000 applications, 300 were requested for additional clarifications
According to mainland netizens, the process of applying for permission to Taiwan from Taiwan's "Immigration Administration" was bumpy. Taiwan's "Immigration Administration" claimed on the 13th that the applicant was required to supplement the application for permission to go to Taiwan, but not to return it; The most common reason for this is that the applicant is not identified, and the applicant will be asked to provide an explanation online. The agency also said that the position of the Taiwan authorities to welcome mainland visitors to Taiwan remains unchanged.
According to travel agents who often do business in the mainland, the average number of mainland applicants applying for a free trip or a permit to Taiwan recently was about 1000 or so, with an average of 200 to 300 requests for additional clarification. Taiwan's Immigration Agency only said, "there are no relevant statistics," everything is in accordance with the rules and regulations.
The Immigration Agency also said that in accordance with the provisions of the "regulations on permission for people from mainland areas to come to Taiwan to engage in sightseeing activities," people in mainland areas apply to come to Taiwan for sightseeing activities, check and attach relevant documents, and apply for permission from the "Immigration Administration". All information should be completed and appended in accordance with the facts.
In accordance with the above-mentioned provisions, the contractor shall accept the application and examine it on a case-by-case basis. If the documents to be prepared are of different information and there is a need for further clarification, the applicant will, in accordance with the provisions, ask the applicant for additional clarification. The applicant shall prove the facts and submit the supporting documents as far as possible. The Immigration Department will examine and verify the facts of the case, and the applicant does not have to interpret or worry too much. One official also said that the most common problem is the identity and title of the non-conformity, the applicant only need to provide online instructions.
In response, an Fengshan, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, once said: since May last year, the number of mainland tourists visiting Taiwan has greatly decreased, and at the same time, tourism safety accidents have also occurred frequently, and the relevant authorities in Taiwan should seriously reflect on it. As we have said many times, there is still a need to ring the bell. Only if we really find the root of the problem can we find a solution to the problem.