A method and an apparatus for determining radio access policy include implementation by a first network element that obtains a movement manner of a terminal device. The first network element determines a radio access policy of the terminal device based on the movement manner of the terminal device. The radio access policy is used to indicate at least one of a radio access technology (RAT) selection priority of the terminal device, a frequency selection priority of the terminal device, or a cell selection priority of the terminal device enabling the terminal device to access a proper RAT system, frequency, or cell.