Thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of the Interior (MOI), Immigration New Zealand, and the New Zealand Customs Service in promoting reciprocal access to automated immigration and customs inspection and clearance services, the New Zealand government announced today that starting from October 13, Taiwan e-passport holders were eligible to use e-gates when entering and departing New Zealand.

From October 1, 2025, all traditional paper-based arrival cards will be replaced by online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC). This new measure aims to streamline immigration clearance and eliminate the hassle of filling out the paper forms. According to the National Immigration Agency (NIA), TWAC is free of charge and must be completed entirely online. Foreign travelers may complete the form online on the official TWAC website within three days before arrival.

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei.

The summer travel season is in full swing, and international airports across Taiwan are experiencing high volumes of outbound travelers. The National Immigration Agency (NIA) reminds travelers to check the validity of their passports and visas before departure. For faster and more efficient immigration processing, travelers are encouraged to use the new generation e-Gate system.

The government of Brunei Darussalam indicated on June 23 that, beginning that day, holders of a Taiwan passport valid for six months or longer would be granted visa-free entry into Brunei Darussalam for stays of up to 14 days. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes this announcement.

The Philippine government indicated on June 19 that Taiwanese passport holders would be granted visa-free entry to the Philippines for stays of up to 14 days beginning July 1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes this announcement.

To enhance border clearance efficiency, all traditional paper-based Arrival Cards will go digital starting October 1, 2025. All incoming passengers will be required to complete the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online within three days prior to arrival. The new digital platform, launched on May 5, 2025, has received positive feedback and is expected to significantly speed up immigration clearance while reducing paper usage.

In line with efforts to promote the New Southbound Policy (NSP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) convened a meeting on April 16 with relevant government agencies on further improving visa measures for nationals of NSP partner countries traveling to Taiwan.

This year’s Lunar New Year holiday, lasting for nine days, has inspired many citizens to plan overseas trips. To accommodate the expected surge in travelers, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) has implemented enhanced measures to ensure smooth clearance processes. Additional staff have been deployed at key checkpoints, and the NIA encourages travelers to take advantage of the next-generation automated immigration clearance system, e-Gate.

The government of Thailand announced on May 28 that visitors from 93 countries, including the Republic of China (Taiwan), would be officially granted visa-free entry for a stay of up to 60 days on each entry. A follow-up statement on July 12 confirmed that the visa-waiver treatment will come into effect on July 15.