Visas

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

From Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA 2021-07-26

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 Russia

From Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA 2021-07-20

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 18

From Centers for Disease Control 2021-07-16

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 CECC

From Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA 2021-06-11

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

From Focus Taiwan 2021-05-25

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.

Taiwan to temporarily bar non-R.O.C. nationals without ARC and transit travelers from entering Taiwan

From Centers for Disease Control 2021-05-17

On May 17, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that due to the surges in the number of COVID-19 cases in Taiwan and other countries, Taiwan would implement new entry restrictions and measures listed below beginning 00:00 am on May 19 (departure time at the airport of departure).

CECC removes Cambodia from its list of medium-risk countries as infections in the country continue to rise

From Centers for Disease Control 2021-04-14

On April 14, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that COVID-19 continued to spread in Cambodia and the country’s cases were on an upward trend recently, with new infections exceeding the limit of the standard for the CECC’s list of medium-risk countries/regions. Therefore, the CECC will remove Cambodia from its list of medium-risk countries/region, effective immediately.

CECC removes East Timor from its list of medium-risk countries in response to severe local infections in the country; CECC moves Vietnam and Singapore to the list of low-risk category as cases in the two countries continue downward trend

From Centers for Disease Control 2021-03-24

On March 24, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that local infections became severe in East Timor recently, with multiple cluster infections being reported in the areas outside its capital Dili.

CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan to allow 6-month extension of migrant workers’ contracts

From Focus Taiwan 2021-03-10

Migrant workers in Taiwan whose contracts are about to expire will be eligible to obtain a six-month extension, the Ministry of Labor’s (MOL) Workforce Development Agency said Wednesday, citing the need to reduce international travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

CECC moves Australia to its list of low-risk country from medium-risk category as local cases in Australia decrease

From Centers for Disease Control 2021-03-03

On March 3, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that Australia had met the criteria for CECC’s list of low-risk countries for five weeks and the country loosened epidemic prevention and control measures on February 27. Thus, the CECC has moved Australia to its list of low-risk countries/regions.