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Taiwan passport 30th most powerful in Q3 2019: surveyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan passport 30th most powerful in Q3 2019: survey

Taipei, July 3 (CNA) Taiwan's passport has been ranked as the 30th most powerful passport in terms of the number of destinations its holder can access visa-free, according to the latest survey by Henley and Partners.

Thailand extends waiver on visa-on-arrival fees to OctoberPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Thailand extends waiver on visa-on-arrival fees to October

The Thai government approved Wednesday a plan to extend its waiver on visa-on-arrival fees for visitors from 21 countries, including Taiwan, for another six months, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed Thursday.

Taiwan extends visa-free program for Brunei, Philippine, Thai passport holdersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan extends visa-free program for Brunei, Philippine, Thai passport holders

A trial program offering passport holders from Brunei, the Philippines and Thailand visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 14 days will be extended for another year, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 12.

MOFA announces one-year extension of 14-day visa-free entry program for Brunei, Philippine, and Thai nationalsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA announces one-year extension of 14-day visa-free entry program for Brunei, Philippine, and Thai nationals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on July 12 the extension of its trial 14-day visa-free entry program for nationals from Brunei, the Philippines, and Thailand.

MOFA to start issuing next-generation e-Passports on February 5Photos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA to start issuing next-generation e-Passports on February 5

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will start issuing next-generation e-Passports on February 5, 2018. Starting on that date, citizens may apply for such passports at MOFA’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, its branch offices in Taichung, Kaohsiung, Hualian, and Chiayi, or missions abroad.

ROC passport places 32nd in global rankings by UK advisory firmPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ROC passport places 32nd in global rankings by UK advisory firm

The Republic of China (Taiwan) passport ranked 32nd in the latest Visa Restrictions Index released Jan. 9 by London-headquartered citizenship and residency advisory firm Hanley and Partners.

MOFA to begin issuing next-generation biometric passportsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA to begin issuing next-generation biometric passports

Taiwan will start issuing next-generation biometric passports Dec. 25 as part of government efforts to strengthen security and prevent forgery, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA to introduce next-generation e-PassportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA to introduce next-generation e-Passport

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today announced that next-generation e-Passports will be issued starting December 25.

Filipinos will be granted visa-free entry to the Republic of China (Taiwan, ROC) for holiday, sightseeing and a short-visit not exceeding 14 days as from November 1, 2017 on a trial basis, until July 31, 2018.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Filipinos will be granted visa-free entry to the Republic of China (Taiwan, ROC) for holiday, sightseeing and a short-visit not exceeding 14 days as from November 1, 2017 on a trial basis, until July 31, 2018.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines has the pleasure to announce hereby that starting from November 1, 2017, Philippine nationals who intend to visit the ROC (Taiwan) for the purpose of tourism, business, visiting relatives, attending functions or events can enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan, ROC, for a duration of stay up to 14 days.

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MOFA announces trial of visa-free treatment for Philippine nationals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will begin a trial on November 1 offering Philippine nationals visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 14 days. The new measure, in line with the Executive Yuan’s New Southbound Policy, was decided at an interministerial meeting that MOFA convened on September 15 for representatives from government agencies dealing with national security, police administration, investigation, immigration, tourism, and the economy and trade.