Division of Entry & Exit Administration

1- Centralizes the management of affairs concerning business trips to overseas countries in Xiamen;

2- Examines and approves affairs concerning business trips to overseas countries in Xiamen;

3- Issues and manages passports for business trips;

4- Manages visa applications of individuals for business trips to overseas countries;

5- Supervises and examines the task implementations on business visits to foreign countries;

6- Approves the invitation of foreign government officials at or above the vice-ministerial level to visit Xiamen;

7- Examines and issues the Confirmation Letter of Invitation and Invitation Letter required when inviting foreigners to Xiamen;

8- Handles visa extension and residence permits for foreigners with diplomatic or service passports who perform official businesses in Xiamen;

9- Approves the organization of international conferences in Xiamen;

10- Takes the responsibility of the application and management of the APEC Business Travel Card.