MOFA to release new passport to highlight TAIWAN in January 2021
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new version of the Republic of China (Taiwan) passport with a revised cover highlighting the word TAIWAN. The new design is intended to make identifying the citizenship of Taiwan passport holders easier, so as to protect their rights when traveling abroad and enhance travel convenience.
The new version of the passport is expected to be available in January 2021. This allows the government enough time to ensure production procedures; create sufficient inventory; notify the International Air Transport Association (IATA), foreign governments, customs and immigration authorities at airports and seaports, and airlines; and send samples to related domestic and foreign agencies. Passport holders may continue to use their passports before expiration, however, before expiration they may choose to apply for the new version passport at their own expense.