The long wait is over! Filipinos/Philippine Passport Holders can now enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for tourism, business and visiting relatives for a duration of up to 14 days EXTENDED until JULY 31, 2019
Take note though of the requirements below.
TRAVEL BLOG CONTENTS
*UPDATE: VISA FREE Travel to Taiwan has been extended until July 31, 2019, Filipinos/Philippine Passport Holders can now enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan (tourism, business, visiting relatives) for a duration of up to 14 days. (source: ABS CBN, Philstarl etc)
TAIWAN VISA- FREE REQUIREMENTS FOR FILIPINOS:
1. Passport must have at least 6 months remaining validity from the date of entry (Diplomatic & official passport holders are not eligible for visa-free treatment.
2. A return ticket or on onward ticket to the next destination (and a visa for the traveler’s next destination if visa is required).
*For example if you plan to travel to another country after your visit to Taiwan (this means you won’t be going back yet to the Philippines, but you will visit another country instead), you need to show an onward ticket to that country. And if that country requires a visa for Filipinos, you need to have a visa for that. For example, Japan, you can fly to Japan from Taiwan, so if you plan on doing that, you need to show an onward ticket plus a Japan visa.
3. Must have no criminal record in Taiwan.
4. A proof of accomodation, such as hotel bookings or host/sonsor’s contact information/or arrangements of tour, travel. visa, events and meeting.
*Important: If you plan to stay in Taiwan for more than 14 days for the purpose of study, work, missionary, employment and other gainful activities are still required to obtain visa before entering Taiwan.
ALSO READ:
TAIPEI TAIWAN TRAVEL GUIDE (Budget + Itinerary) 2018
TAIWAN ITINERARY ( 5 DAYS)
TAIWAN: HUALIEN TRAVEL GUIDE 2018
TAIWAN: KAOHSIUNG FREE ATTRACTIONS AND HOW TO GET THERE
TAIWAN: KAOHSIUNG ITINERARY 2018
TAIWAN BUDGET HOTELS
TAIWAN POCKET WI-FI RENTAL
If you’re traveling to Taiwan soon. You can RENT CHEAP POCKET WI-FI HERE or BUY DISCOUNTED SIM CARD HERE.
TAIPEI TAIWAN TRAVEL TIPS
BOOK A YEHLIU GEOPARK SHUTTLE BUS TICKET HERE hassle-free tour of Yehliu, Shifen and Jifen. It’s a roundtrip shuttle bus from Ximen → Yehliu → Yiang Yang Sea → 13 Layers → Golden Waterfall → Jiufen → Shifen → Ximen. So in one day, you’ll be able to visit Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen and Shifen. Roundtrip fare is around NTD 680 / PHP 1,133 / USD 23. You’ll save a lot!
Purchase a rechargeable IC Card such as Easy Card, Happy Card, Icash and IPass. I bought the Easy Card and I was able to use it on MRT/trains and buses in Taipei and Kaohsiung.
Get a tourist map at the Taipei Main Station. You can ask for MRT maps at any MRT stations. You can also just take a photo of the map at the MRT stations. Otherwise, download the Taipei Metro App on Google Play.
Expect language barrier, so prepare your Google translate.
Rent a pocket Wi-Fi at the airport. Cheaper if you RENT ONLINE HERE and just pick it up at the airport.
The more famous night markets sells more expensive food, you can buy your food at hawker stalls or eateries sprinkled around the city if you want to save.
There are vending machines at the airport for drinks, buy their instead of buying at airport restaurants, you will save a lot!
About the Blogger : Gael is a Filipina travel blogger. Her work has appeared in local and international publications.
Follow her on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram.
For advertisements, sponsorship and partnerships, you may reach her at gaelhilotinblog (at) gmail (dot) com.
LIKE MY PAGE ON FACEBOOK FOR TRAVEL GUIDE UPDATES
Check out my Batangas YOUTUBE video!
Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE here.
Hi There! I am planning to visit Taiwan on December, it is my first time going abroad so I don’t have any schengen visa stamps. Can I still go to Taiwan Visa-free? What’s the process when I arrive at the airport, what are the things that I need to show them? Thank you 🙂
Does it mean po hindi na po need ng visa kasi I ask a person po na need parin daw po ng visa kahit visa-free na yung taiwan. Passport, return ticket and proof of accomodation lang po yung important na requirements?
Ask ko lang po ano pa po need ipakita sa immigration aside sa passport and proof of accomodation? Need din po ba ipakita sa kanila itineraries mo and pocket money? And pag currently employed need din po ba ipakita certificate of employment? First time solo traveler po. Looking forward to your response. Thank you.
Hello Cheska!
I think you just need to be ready with your COE, company ID, return tickets, accommodation. Hongkong Immi asked me how much money I had and it was so funny coz I just showed them 2,000 PHP plus some coins, I told them that I have a debit card and all my money is in there. Most of the time confidence lang talaga needed pag Immigration officers na kaharap mo, dapat chillax and naka smile then confidence and relax sa pagsagot 🙂 and you’ll be fine. I hope this helps kasi ito lang talaga ginawa ko given the fact I have no company ID because I am a digital nomad , I work online. Happy travel!!
until ilang days po ba pede mag stay as tourist sa Taiwan,?
Hi Dan, you can stay up to 14 days only, be sure to leave on your 14th day. They are very strict when it comes to compliance, you will be tagged as overstayed even if it’s only for a day. Have fun!!!