TIM eMagazine Vol.3 Issue 6
ROC (Taiwan) announces the extension
of the visa-free treatment for Filipinos
until July 31, 2019
O
n behalf of the Government of the Republic of
China (Taiwan), the Taipei
The Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in
the Philippines has the pleasure to announce
hereby that the visa-exemption program for the
nationals of the Philippines will be extended for
another year. The trial period will continue until
July 31,2019, and will be reviewed for further
extension. This visa-free privilege is a reflection of Taiwan's goodwill
and friendship towards all Filipinos under the "New Southbound
Policy" which aims to build stronger bilateral relations and closer
people-to-people connectivity between Taiwan and the Philippines.
Ambassador Michael Peiyung Hsu, Taiwan's Representative to
the Philippines, highlighted that the Philippines is not only Taiwan's
closest neighbor but also an important partner for Taiwan's "New
Southbound Policy". In recent years, both countries have launched
a number of visa liberalization measures which have resulted in a
rapid increase of visitors. The number of two-way visitors hit a record
high in 2017 wherein Filipino travelers going to Taiwan reached
290,784 while Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines reached 236,777.
This mutual relaxation of visa restrictions is indeed an important
factor in improving bilateral overall relations and enhancing people-to-
people exchange and cooperation between the two countries.
Representative Hsu announced that Taiwan's visa-free trial
program to the Filipino nationals will be extended for another
year. He believes that it will surely enhance the two countries'
long-standing friendship and further strengthen the multifaceted
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partnership and cooperation. At the same time, on behalf of the ROC
(Taiwan) Government and its people, Representative Hsu urges the
Philippine Government and Manila Economic and Cultural Office
(MECO) to grant visa-free treatment to the people of Taiwan on the
basis of reciprocity, so as to attract more Taiwanese tourists and
business people to visit the Philippines. This is seen to produce a
positive impact on various fields, particularly in tourism, investment,
trade, education, culture, agriculture and fisheries. It will be a
significant milestone in the bilateral win-win partnership and also
enhance the friendly ties and mutual benefits between Taiwan and
the Philippines.
A visa-free Filipino visitor must meet the following requirements:
1. An ordinary/regular passport with remaining validity of at least
six months from the date of entry (Diplomatic & official passport
holders are not eligible for visa-free treatment) ; 2. A return ticket
or a ticket for the traveler’s next destination and a visa for that
destination if it is required; 3. No criminal re cords or other records of
misconduct in Taiwan; 4. A proof of accommodation (hotel) booking
or host sponsor's contact information or arrangements of tour, travel,
visit, events, meetings and the like.
However, those who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than 14
days or for the purpose of study, work, missionary, employment, and
other gainful activities are still required to obtain appropriate visas
before entering Taiwan. http://www.roc-taiwan.ore/ph
For more information regarding the ROC (Taiwan) visas, you may
visit the website of TECO in the Philippines at http://www.roc-
taiwan.ore/ph Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the
Philippines
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