Taiwan has extended its visa-free policy for Filipino nationals until 2025.
Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) on Tuesday, June 4, issued the list of countries that will enjoy the extension visa-exempt entry policy, including the Philippines whose nationals could enjoy the small self-governing island nation for up to 14 days.
The Philippines' visa-free benefit is set to expire on July 31 this year.
Meanwhile, Filipino vessel and aircraft crew members or service personnel who are intending to board to report for duty are ineligible for the visa-free entry.
According to the BOCA, the requirements are the following:
- A passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry
- A confirmed return air/sea ticket or air/sea ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure flight.
- Holders of Brunei, Philippines and Thailand passports must have: A proof of accommodation (hotel) booking, host / sponsor's contact information and sufficient travel funds.
On June 30, the Taiwanese government announced the extension of visa-free policy for Filipinos until July 31.
Wallace Minn-Gan Chow, representative for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines, previously said that Taiwan had seen "great potential" in its tourism partnership with the Philippines because it is "the geographically closest country."