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Taiwan immigration law amendments to take effect in 2024Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan immigration law amendments to take effect in 2024

Amendments to Taiwan’s Immigration Act and related regulations will take effect in stages starting Jan. 1, 2024, as the government continues efforts to promote human rights and ensure safety for all members of society, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

Regulations on Entering TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Regulations on Entering Taiwan

Restrictions on Entering Taiwan: Foreign Nationals (starting September 1, 2023 Taipei Time)

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Thailand, Brunei, and the PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines

In line with efforts to promote the New Southbound Policy (NSP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) convened a meeting on April 25 with relevant government agencies on further improving visa measures for nationals of NSP partner countries traveling to Taiwan.

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

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei.

4th Automatic Extension for validity of「Speedy Immigration Inspection Certificate for Foreign Frequent Visitors」

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the validity of Speedy Immigration Inspection Certificates which expired during 1st February 2020 to 31st July 2022 will be automatically extended to 13th October 2023.

With Easing of Border and Quarantine Measures, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) will Terminate Automatic Extensions for Foreign PersonsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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With Easing of Border and Quarantine Measures, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) will Terminate Automatic Extensions for Foreign Persons

In conjunction with the relaxation of border and quarantine restrictions, the NIA announced that automatic extensions will no longer be granted to foreign persons (foreign nationals, people of the Mainland China Area, Hong Kong/Macao residents and nationals without registered permanent residence in the Taiwan Area) who entered Taiwan on or before March 21, 2020 and have not overstayed the allowed duration of stay.

MOFA to adjust entry regulations for foreign nationals in accordance with CECC’s relaxation of border control measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA to adjust entry regulations for foreign nationals in accordance with CECC’s relaxation of border control measures

Following an announcement by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), in addition to full reinstatement of visa-exempt entry scheme from September 29, nationals of countries that are not eligible for this scheme may apply for visas to enter Taiwan for the purposes of regular social visits and tourism, starting October 13.

Taiwan to gradually ease border controls, lift COVID-19 quarantine for arrivalsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to gradually ease border controls, lift COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals

Taiwan plans to gradually ease border restrictions and lift the quarantine policy for arrivals in two phases, according to the Cabinet-level Central Epidemic Command Center.

Taiwan to reinstate visa-free entry for US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, diplomatic allies’ nationalsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to reinstate visa-free entry for US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, diplomatic allies’ nationals

Taiwan is set to restore visa-exempt entry for the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and diplomatic allies’ nationals, according to the Cabinet-level Central Epidemic Command Center.

Taiwan further relaxes border restrictions on family visits

Foreign relatives of Taiwanese citizens and some residency holders can now apply for a visa to visit the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.