台湾居民来大陆将无需入境许可
The Chinese mainland will remove entry permit requirements for Taiwan residents from July 1, according to a revised regulation made public Thursday.
本周四对外公布的一项修订条例规定，7月1日台湾居民进入中国大陆将不需要入境许可。
With the revision, Taiwan residents will need a travel pass for entering the mainland but do not have to apply for a visa-like entry permit for every visit.
The policy change was announced by Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, at the seventh Straits Forum on Sunday as a measure to facilitate cross-Strait personnel exchange.
The revision also eases the requirements for documents needed when Taiwan residents apply for the travel pass.
The term of validity for a travel pass to Taiwan held by a mainland resident is extended from five years to ten, while that for a Taiwan resident's travel pass remains five years.