Visas - New Southbound Policy Portal

Thailand extends waiver on visa-on-arrival fees to October

From Focus Taiwan 2019-04-26

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.

Mutual Visa Requirements between R.O.C. (Taiwan) and 18 Countries of New Southbound Policy

From Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA 2018-12-20

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.

Taiwan extends visa-free program for Brunei, Philippine, Thai passport holders

From Taiwan Today 2018-07-16

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 nationals

From Public Diplomacy Coordination Council, MOFA 2018-07-12

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 5

From Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA 2018-02-05

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 firm

From Taiwan Today 2018-01-10

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 passports

From Taiwan Today 2017-12-19

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-Passport

From Public Diplomacy Coordination Council, MOFA 2017-12-18

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

Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) reminds applicants not to apply for eVisa through business website not affiliated with the government.

From Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA 2017-11-14

BOCA has launched the eVisa Program starting January 12, 2016 and has never delegated or authorized any business website or agency to process eVisa.

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.

From Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines 2017-11-01

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.