Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 30) — Taiwan extended its visa-free entry policy for Filipinos, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Friday.
\”After evaluating the effectiveness of the above convenience measures over the past years and considering the need to revive mutual bilateral exchanges and tourism in the post-pandemic era, participating agencies decided to extend the trial visa-free entry measure for one year for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024,\” MOFA said.
According to the ministry, Filipinos are eligible for the visa exemption program and could stay for a duration of 14 days. Those holding diplomatic or official and service passports are not eligible.
It added that Philippine passport holders must have the following requirements: \”A proof of accommodation (hotel) booking, host / sponsor’s contact information and sufficient travel funds.\”
Taiwan reinstated the visa-free entry policy for the Philippines on Sept. 29 last year until July 31, 2023.
