Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the extension of the trial visa-free entry program for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines. This extension will last for one year, starting from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
This decision is in alignment with Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to promote the New Southbound Policy (NSP). MOFA convened a meeting on April 12 to discuss ways to enhance visa measures for nationals of NSP partner countries visiting Taiwan.
During the meeting, various government agencies conducted a thorough review of existing visa and entry measures. Key topics included the trial visa-free entry program for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines, 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.
After evaluating the effectiveness of these measures over the past years, participating agencies decided to extend the trial visa-free entry program for one year for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines, starting from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
Furthermore, the Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries will also be extended for an additional year until December 31, 2025. Additionally, the conditional visa-free entry through the TAC scheme will remain in effect.
MOFA will continue to review and adjust visa policies to strengthen bilateral exchanges and attract more visitors while ensuring border and public security. It will also maintain communication with the governments of related countries to enhance visa treatment for Taiwanese nationals, making their overseas travel more convenient.
