Taiwan extends visa-free treatment for Thailand, Brunei, Philippines, Russia

Though tourists still barred in Taiwan for now, program will last until July 2021

By Sylvia Teng, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

 

Travelers at an airport (Pixabay photo)

 

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan will extend visa-free treatment for nationals from Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, and Russia even though travel bans on those countries remain in place due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

The visa-waiver treatment given to the four countries will last through July 31, 2021, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) via a statement issued on Thursday (July 23). It noted that due to the global pandemic, the travel restrictions on those countries will remain effective until the Central Epidemic Command Center has further announcements.

 

In order to facilitate business activities and boost tourism, in recent years the country has launched visa-waiver programs on a trial basis for a number of countries. Currently, passport holders of Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines are granted a 14-day visa-free treatment, while Russian nationals can stay in Taiwan for 21 days without the need for a visa.

 

Full story: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3972561

 

-- Taiwan News 2020-07-24

Really should reconsider Russia, the fourth most-affected country in terms of infections, behind US, Brazil and India.

Not to mention debatable government figures on the pandemic.

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

Really should reconsider Russia, the fourth most-affected country in terms of infections, behind US, Brazil and India.

Not to mention debatable government figures on the pandemic.

 

12 hours ago, webfact said:

travel bans on those countries remain in place due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

 

2 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Really should reconsider Russia, the fourth most-affected country in terms of infections, behind US, Brazil and India.

Not to mention debatable government figures on the pandemic.

As the article says...once travel restrictions are eased (hopefully in a few months) the visa exemption will apply.