TECO-SF Announcement
Effective September 12, 2022, visa-exempt entry scheme resumes for nationals of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies
September 6, 2022
Following an announcement by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12, 2022.
The scheme is open to the designated nations' nationals entering Taiwan to engage in activities that do not require a permit, such as business, exhibition visits, fact-finding missions, international exchanges, visiting relatives, tourism, and social events. For activities that, according to the laws and regulations of relevant agencies, do require a permit, travelers must apply to the relevant government agencies of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) for permission and obtain a special entry permit (visa) from an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
For information on visa exemption regulations, required documentation, and other details, please visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs website （https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html ）.
TECO-SF will process refunds of received applications based on the following principles:
- For applications received by September 5 and have not been processed, TECO-SF will issue refund and return the applications.
- For applications received by September 5 and are currently under review or being rejected, no refunds will be issued.
- Applications submitted after September 6 will be processed according to current guidelines.
Due to severe backlog, our office has just finished processing applications received by mid-August. Please allow us time to reach out to applicants whose applications haven’t been reviewed and help with returning all materials. Should you have any questions, please email pejhung@mofa.gov.tw or call 415-362-7680 for further assistance. Please make sure to include the applicant’s name and tracking number for faster service when contacting us.
Foreign nationals who wish to travel to Taiwan but do not meet the requirements for visa-exempt entry should ensure that their purpose of travel is among the reasons for entry currently allowed by the CECC. They must prepare relevant documents and apply for a special entry permit (visa) at an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. A cap on the total number of arrivals remains in place and inbound passengers are still required to follow current CECC regulations of three days of home quarantine and four days of self-initiated pandemic prevention. (E)
