Division of Entry & Exit Administration

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

2- Reviews and approves official overseas (border) matters;

3- Issues and manages passports for personnel traveling abroad on official business;

4- Handles the approval, certification, and endorsement of personnel on official visits to Hong Kong and Macao;

5- Manages the application (or agency processing) of visas for personnel traveling abroad on official business;

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- Applies for the APEC Business Travel Card.