Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Pinoys until 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Taiwan announced yesterday the extension of its visa-free entry policy for Philippine passport holders until July 31, 2025.

The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)’s Bureau of Consular Affairs announced the one-year extension of the “trial visa-free entry” for nationals of its “New Southbound Policy” partners, including Thailand and Brunei.

“After evaluating the effectiveness of the above 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 from Aug. 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025,” the ministry said in an advisory.

The MOFA said it conducted a comprehensive review of its existing visa and entry measures and fine-tuned its visa policies to attract more visitors while 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,” it said.