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【Important Announcement】MOFA adjusts entry regulations for foreign nationals in response to worldwide efforts to resume economic activity and international exchanges following COVID-19 outbreak (updated on 7/23)Photos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge 【Important Announcement】MOFA adjusts entry regulations for foreign nationals in response to worldwide efforts to resume economic activity and international exchanges following COVID-19 outbreak (updated on 7/23) Photos

【Important Announcement】MOFA adjusts entry regulations for foreign nationals in response to worldwide efforts to resume economic activity and international exchanges following COVID-19 outbreak (updated on 7/23)

From June 29, 2020, foreign nationals who wish to travel to Taiwan for reasons other than tourism and regular social visits may apply for a special entry permit with an R.O.C. overseas mission by submitting relevant documents and forms. Applications by students and people wishing to study Mandarin in Taiwan will be handled by the Ministry of Education in line with its related measures.

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021, 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, 2020, to July 31, 2021, for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, and Russia Photos

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021, for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, and Russia

To further promote the New Southbound Policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a meeting with other related government agencies on May 29 concerning visa measures for nationals from New Southbound Policy partner countries and Russia.

Starting from August 1, Taiwan to conditionally allow foreign nationals to receive medical treatment in Taiwan

On July 22, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that international patients may, except for non-urgent medical care needs including health checkups, and aesthetic medicine, provide relevant documents to medical institutions to apply for receiving medical care in Taiwan starting from August 1.

CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan records fourth imported COVID-19 case in four days

Taiwan on Sunday recorded its fourth new imported COVID-19 case in four days as new infections increase across the world, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center.

Fifth automatic 30-day extension for foreigners entering Taiwan on or before March 21 with visa waiver, visitor visa, or landing visa (no application required) (overstayers excepted)Photos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Fifth automatic 30-day extension for foreigners entering Taiwan on or before March 21 with visa waiver, visitor visa, or landing visa (no application required) (overstayers excepted) Photos

Fifth automatic 30-day extension for foreigners entering Taiwan on or before March 21 with visa waiver, visitor visa, or landing visa (no application required) (overstayers excepted)

Due to the impact that COVID-19 border control measures and flight bans have had on foreign visitors to Taiwan, MOFA announced the first automatic 30-day visa extension on March 21, the second on April 17, the third on May 18, and the fourth on June 15.

CECC confirms 1 more imported COVID-19 case; case returns to Taiwan from PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge CECC confirms 1 more imported COVID-19 case; case returns to Taiwan from Philippines Photos

CECC confirms 1 more imported COVID-19 case; case returns to Taiwan from Philippines

On July 16, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced one new confirmed imported case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Case #452 is an over 30-year-old female. The case traveled to the Philippines for work in the second half of January and returned to Taiwan by herself on July 14.

CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan suspends consular services in India over COVID-19 concerns

Taiwan's representative office in India will suspend consular services from July 13-26 due to health concerns after the office recently received an application to enter Taiwan from an Indian national who tested positive for COVID-19.

Scotland to lift mandatory quarantine for travelers from Taiwan

According to a press release posted on the Scottish government website Wednesday, passengers arriving in Scotland from 57 foreign destinations and 14 United Kingdom overseas territories will no longer have to quarantine, with effect from July 10, provided they had not been in a non-exempted country in the previous 14 days.

From June 25, transit passengers are allowed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with thorough route and monitoring measures in place to prevent coronavirus spreadPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge From June 25, transit passengers are allowed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with thorough route and monitoring measures in place to prevent coronavirus spread Photos

From June 25, transit passengers are allowed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with thorough route and monitoring measures in place to prevent coronavirus spread

Considering that transit passengers have been allowed at some airports in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) announced a plan concerning transit passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic under the principle of strict border control and eased domestic prevention measures.

CORONAVIRUS/Visitors to Taiwan increase as doors open to business travelers

The number of arrivals at Taiwan's largest airport increased sharply Monday -- the first day that Taiwan opened its doors to foreign business travelers from certain countries and areas since mid-March, when border controls due to COVID-19 were imposed.