The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan announced visa-free entry anew for citizens of the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei in line with its efforts to promote the New Southbound Policy (NSP).
After convening a meeting on April 12 with relevant government agencies on further improving visa measures for nationals of NSP partner countries traveling to Taiwan, and the comprehensive review of existing visa and entry measures, Taiwan decided to continue and focus on the trial visa-free entry program.
The Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries; and conditional visa-free entry through the Online Application for R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) scheme for nationals of Southeast Asian countries will remain.
Over the past years, the participating agencies reviewed and decided to extend the trial visa-free entry program for one year from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. In addition, the Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries will be extended for a further year through December 31, 2025, and the conditional visa-free entry through the TAC scheme will remain in place.
MOFA will continue to review and fine-tune visa policies, with a view to strengthening bilateral exchanges and attracting more visitors while ensuring border and public security. MOFA will also continue to communicate with the governments of related countries to enhance visa treatment for Taiwanese nationals and make their overseas travel more convenient.