Breaking News: Starting June 1st, a new visa exemption policy for Taiwan tourism is now available for those who have previously held a Taiwan visa.

With this latest update, travelers with a Taiwan visa issued within the last 10 years can apply for a visa exemption online through the Taiwan Immigration Bureau.

Breaking News: Effective June 1st, a new visa exemption for Taiwan tourism is in place for individuals with a prior Taiwan visa.

From June 1, 2017, individuals with a Taiwan visa (excluding work visas) issued within the last 10 years can apply for a visa exemption online through the Taiwan Immigration Bureau.

Previously, since September 1, 2016, citizens from 5 countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and the Philippines, with visas still valid or expired within 10 years from the US, Canada, Japan, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, are eligible for visa-free entry to Taiwan for 30 days.

Travelers meeting the specified criteria mentioned earlier but have not visited Taiwan before need to visit the Taiwan Immigration Bureau's website to provide additional personal information. The website system will respond with the outcome, enabling travelers to enter Taiwan.

In case travelers do not receive a notification or receive an unsuccessful result, visa exemption will not be granted. To enter Taiwan, standard visa procedures must be followed.

Notably, citizens of 5 countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and the Philippines, are also exempt from submitting financial and employment documents if they register for tours with designated travel companies or business group tours.

To apply for Taiwan visa exemption, travelers can visit the Taiwan Immigration Bureau's website HERE.

Taiwan was previously stringent in issuing visas to Vietnamese citizens. However, recent changes in visa policies have made it more accessible. Visa exemption for Vietnamese citizens brings numerous advantages for both tourism and work in Taiwan.

Some airlines operate flights from Vietnam to Taiwan:

– Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Taipei: with over 8 daily flights, the flight takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes. Airlines operating on this route include Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, China Airlines, EVA Air, and more.

– Flights from Hanoi to Taipei: with more than 5 daily flights, the flight duration is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. Airlines operating on this route include Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar, China Airlines, EVA Air.

Compiled by San San

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour