Taiwan extends visa-free travel for Philippine passport holders until July 2027

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With the current visa-free privilege set to expire on July 31, Taiwan has dropped a big news on Friday evening: the entry program for Philippine passport holders has officially been extended for another year.

According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision came after meeting with relevant government agencies to fine-tune visa measures for New Southbound Policy partner countries.

"After evaluating the effectiveness of the above measures in past years, the relevant agencies decided to extend the trial visa-free entry program for one year for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines," MOFA announced in an advisory.

This means Filipinos can continue to enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 14 days, with the new extension running from Aug. 1, until July 31, 2027.

"MOFA will continue to review and fine-tune visa policies, with a view to strengthening bilateral relations and attracting more visitors while ensuring border and public security," the statement read. "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."

This update follows the Philippine government's recent move to waive visa requirements for Taiwanese passport holders visiting the Philippines for short-term stays.

The privilege cannot be extended, nor can it be converted to other Philippine visa categories. 

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