Last October 2017, Taiwan ROC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a 9-month visa-free trial program to citizens of the Philippines, Thailand & Brunei. As per the Minister office’s report, this trial program resulted in a 27.65% increase in tourist arrival in Taiwan. 🇹🇼
Beautiful Jiufen – located somewhere north of Taipei 😍
8 months & a few days after [earlier today], Taiwan’s MOFA officially announced that this visa-free treatment to nationalities of the above mentioned countries has been extended for another year from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019. Tourists can stay in Taiwan up to 14 days.
Just like the current visa-free program, Filipino nationals need to wish to enter Taiwan need to satisfy the following conditions:
An ordinary / regular passport with validity of at least 6 months from date of entry
Return ticket to the Philippines or an onward ticket to a next destination (plus visa if required)
Proof of accommodation (hotel or hostel booking) / tour arrangements / financial statement
No criminal record in Taiwan
This is definitely good news to everyone! Filipinos only need their valid passports when entering Taiwan for the next 12 months. No need to apply for a visa or a travel certification. Let’s hope that this program becomes permanent soon.
Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall – one place you should not miss in Taipei! 😍
Are you planning to go to Taiwan soon? Well you should! I’ve been to Taipei in May 2015 & June 2017. Check out the details of my Taipei trips in those 2 separate blog posts. Book your tickets now! Taiwan is a beautiful & surprisingly affordable country. It’s also one of the best places to eat street food. 🇹🇼