The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) decided to implement, from August 1, a one-year extension of the trial visa-free entry for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, and Russia through July 31, 2022, and to continue the Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian countries for a further year through December 31, 2022.
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MOFA promoted the New Southbound Policy, Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian countries, and other policies. (Photo / Provided by MOFA)
To further promote the New Southbound Policy (NSP) and fine-tune the visa policy for citizens of NSP partner countries and Russia traveling to the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) convened a meeting with other related government agencies on April 12.
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Visa-free for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, and Russia in Taiwan has been extended for 1 year. (Photo / Retrieved from United Daily News UDN)
MOFA will continue to review and fine-tune visa policy, seeking to strengthen bilateral exchanges and attract more visitors while still ensuring border and public security. MOFA will also continue to communicate with the governments of related countries to enhance visa treatment for Taiwan nationals and make their overseas travel more convenient.