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Taiwan extends employer migrant worker permits for another 3 monthsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan extends employer migrant worker permits for another 3 months

Employers of migrant workers whose employment permits are set to expire from Jan. 1 to March 31 will have them automatically extended for an additional three months, according to the Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

Taiwan lifts entry ban on migrant workers from Thailand

Taiwan has lifted an entry ban on migrant workers from Thailand with immediate effect, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced Thursday.

Starting November 6, India, the UK, and Myanmar to be removed from CECC’s list of key high-risk countries; quarantine measures applicable to arrivals from areas under Level 3 travel notice to be restored for travelers with travel history to these three countriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Starting November 6, India, the UK, and Myanmar to be removed from CECC’s list of key high-risk countries; quarantine measures applicable to arrivals from areas under Level 3 travel notice to be restored for travelers with travel history to these three countries Photos

Starting November 6, India, the UK, and Myanmar to be removed from CECC’s list of key high-risk countries; quarantine measures applicable to arrivals from areas under Level 3 travel notice to be restored for travelers with travel history to these three countries

On November 3, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will temporarily suspend its use of the key high-risk country list that includes countries in this list mainly because of the Delta variant, and that the quarantine measures applicable to arrivals from areas under Level 3 travel notice will apply to arrivals from India, the UK, and Myanmar starting 00:00 on November 6 (time of arrival in Taiwan).

CECC announces that foreign spouses and minor children of R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals may apply to enter Taiwan while strict border controls remain in place; overseas missions to process related visa applicationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge CECC announces that foreign spouses and minor children of R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals may apply to enter Taiwan while strict border controls remain in place; overseas missions to process related visa applications Photos

CECC announces that foreign spouses and minor children of R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals may apply to enter Taiwan while strict border controls remain in place; overseas missions to process related visa applications

Given that the COVID-19 pandemic situation has stabilized in Taiwan, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), considering the strong demand for the families of R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals to be reunited and seeking to safeguard the right to family reunification, announced on September 13 that it would allow foreign spouses of R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals who have completed marriage procedures and their minor children to apply to enter Taiwan while strict border controls remain in place.

Singapore eases isolation rules for travelers from Taiwan

Singapore’s Ministry of Health announced Thursday that travelers from Taiwan will not be required to isolate at home if they test negative for COVID-19 on arrival, as the number of domestic cases in Taiwan has been dropping.

R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions will continue to halt the processing of visa applications in accordance with strict border control measures imposed by the CECCPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions will continue to halt the processing of visa applications in accordance with strict border control measures imposed by the CECC

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced today that strict border control measures will remain in place after the nationwide epidemic alert is lowered to Level 2 starting July 27. The continued implementation of these measures is based on the resurgence of COVID-19 infections and the ongoing transmission of the Delta variant around the world and reflects Taiwan’s determination to remain vigilant.

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022, for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, and RussiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022, for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, and Russia Photos

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022, for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, and Russia

To further promote the New Southbound Policy and fine-tune the visa policy for citizens of NSP partner countries and Russia traveling to the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) convened a meeting with other related government agencies on April 12.

CECC continues to monitor spread of Delta variant around the world; CECC adds Myanmar to its list of “key high-risk countries” starting 00:00 on July 18Photos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge CECC continues to monitor spread of Delta variant around the world; CECC adds Myanmar to its list of “key high-risk countries” starting 00:00 on July 18 Photos

CECC continues to monitor spread of Delta variant around the world; CECC adds Myanmar to its list of “key high-risk countries” starting 00:00 on July 18

On July 16, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that given the COVID-19 situation and the risk of infection in Myanmar, it has added Myanmar to its list of “key high-risk countries”.

R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions to halt processing of visa applications during Taiwan’s nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert in accordance with strict border control measures imposed by CECCPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions to halt processing of visa applications during Taiwan’s nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert in accordance with strict border control measures imposed by CECC

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced today that strict border control measures will continue to be implemented during Taiwan’s nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert. In accordance with these measures, entry to Taiwan has been suspended for foreign nationals not holding a valid R.O.C. (Taiwan) Resident Certificate. Exceptions are being considered on a case-by-case basis for emergencies and on humanitarian grounds.

Permits for introducing migrant workers to Taiwan extended

Permits that allow Taiwanese employers to hire migrant workers will be automatically extended three months in the wake of the entry ban on foreign nationals into Taiwan, labor authorities said in a statement Tuesday.