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The trial period of the visa-free privilege "will continue until 31 July 2019 and will be re-examined for further extension," said Taipei Economic and Cultural Bureau
VISA-FREE. Taiwan extends visa-free privilege for Filipinos until July 31, 2019. Photo: Mandy Cheng / AFP
MANILA, Philippines – Taiwan announced Thursday (July 12th) that it has extended the visa-free privilege for Filipinos until July. 31, 2019, and will then consider if it will extend this policy.
"On behalf of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines is pleased to announce that the Visa Waiver Program for Nationals of the Philippines will be extended for another year.The trial period will continue until July 31, 2019, and will be considered for further extension, "TECO announced Thursday.
Visa-free privilege reflects Taiwan's goodwill and friendship towards all Filipinos under the "New South-Oriented Policy", which aims to strengthen bilateral relations and strengthen connectivity between Taiwan and the Philippines. added.
Taiwan has implemented this policy without an experimental visa from November 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018.
Taiwan noted in its announcement:
A Filipino visitor without a visa owes them following conditions:
- an ordinary / regular passport with a residual validity of at least 6 months from the date of entry (holders of diplomatic and official passports may not benefit from a visa)
- a return ticket to the next destination of the traveler and a visa for that destination if necessary
- no criminal record or other act of misconduct in Taiwan
- proof of accommodation (hotel ) reservation or contact details of the host / sponsor or travel arrangements, travel, tours, events, meetings, etc.
However, those who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than 14 days or for purposes of study, work, mission, employment and other activities lucrative are always required to obtain a proper visa.
The representative of Taiwan in the Philippines, Ambassador Michael Peiyung Hsu, then urged the Philippine government "to grant visa-free treatment to the people of Taiwan on the basis of reciprocity."
Taiwanese tourists and business people visit the Philippines, "said Hsu.
Taiwan said tourist trade in the Philippines and Taiwan hit a record in 2017. "Filipino travelers to Taiwan reached 290,784 while Taiwanese tourists to the Philippines reached 236,777."
"This mutual easing of visa restrictions is indeed an important factor in improving bilateral relations and strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. "- Rappler.com
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