Charmaine AchaUPDATE: 16 May 2017
Just in! In an official release by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines, the VISA-FREE entry to Taiwan for Filipinos has been rescheduled to September 2017 instead of June 2017, as previously announced. The exact date of this new implementation will be announced in September or at other appropriate date this 2017.
Why is this so? Dr. Gary Song-Huann Lin, Representative of the ROC (Taiwan) to the Philippines, pointed out that the postponement is simply for smooth operations, more effective immigration procedure, and the safeguard of security for all passengers. The direction of the visa-free policy remains unchanged.
So, fret not fellow kababayans! The good thing about this is that you still have plenty of time to prepare!
Just last March 2017, I shared with you how I travelled to Taiwan with no visa using my expired Korean visa. Lucky you, the visa-free entry for Filipinos will still push through this September 2017.
Aren’t you all excited? I don’t know about you, but I’m still absolutely happy to hear this news! Plan your Taiwan trip as early as now! I recommend you read these articles for more inspiration about Taiwan:
- Our Taiwan Spring Trip: 4 Days with Just ₱16k (All-In) Budget
- 10 Mountains to Climb in Taiwan With the Most Incredible Views
- Unique Things To Bring Back From Your Visit To Taiwan And Where To Buy Them
- How to Travel Taiwan on a Budget
- 13 Unconventional Things to Do in Taiwan for A Smashing Vacation
Happy trip! 😉
