Taiwan to issue mainland tourists pass-on-arrival to outlying islands   

元旦起大陸游客赴臺灣離島落地簽 2分鐘即辦好

(ECNS) -- Tourists from the Chinese mainland traveling to the outlying islands of Taiwan could obtain a pass upon arrival from January 1, 2015.

After filling in the necessary forms, these visitors could be issued a pass within two minutes, according to local immigration authorities.

Taiwan announced on December 12, 2014 that mainland tourists travelling to islands including Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu could apply for a pass after entry in an effort to attract more visitors.

Chen Fu-hai, magistrate of Kinmen county, said the islands are well prepared for the boom in mainland tourists following implementation of the policy.