Entrance to these areas is only allowed if one has in his possession a class A or class B mountain area entry permit (the type of permit required depends on the area one is visiting). A class A permit must be obtained in advance through presenting relevant documents at police headquarters; a class B permit may be obtained on-site with the aid of a national identification card.
山地管制區的入山證分甲、乙二種，像太平山翠峰湖、奧萬大須申請甲種，事先要獲得有關證明文件（如登山團體等發給的證明），再向警察局申請；乙種則只須身分證即到入山的派出所申請即可。