Rejoice! Filipino tourists may soon be experiencing visa-free travels to Taiwan after the Taiwanese government approved visa-free privileges for Philippine nationals.
According to a report from state-owned Central News Agency, Taiwan Premier Lai Ching-te has approved the plan to give visa-free status to citizens of the Philippines.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says that the new measures are expected to be implemented by October 2017.
Filipino tourists who wish to visit Taiwan may seek entry visas through an electronic or online application mechanism.
With the hopes of improving ties with the 10 member states of Association of Southeast Asian Nation, Taiwan has implemented it’s New Southbound Policy.
Filipino tourists expect to see Taiwan’s famous landmarks and tourist spots, when they visit this southeast Asian country. The National Palace museum, the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Park, Fort San Domingo, Taipei 101, the Giant Pandas in Taipei Zoo, the Maokong Gondola, the Beitoo Hot Springs, the Shilin Night Market and the shopping district of Ximending.
