Taiwan expands visa regulations for Vietnamese tourists

Today, September 1, Taiwan will conditionally exempt visas for 30 days for some countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia, including Vietnam.

Taiwan hopes the expansion of visa incentives will help the island's tourism industry grow further (photo: asiaop.com)

The countries that enjoy this preferential treatment are Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India. This is one of the regulations under the New Southbound Policy of the Tsai Ing-wen administration, which aims to diversify foreign relations and reduce dependence on the mainland.

According to an announcement from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam, from September 1, citizens of the above 7 countries, if they have a valid visa for the US, Canada, Japan, Schengen, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea or one that has expired within 10 years from the date of entry, will be considered for a 30-day visa exemption from Taiwan.

Specifically, citizens of these countries are allowed to stay in Taiwan for 30 days, with a visa valid for 90 days and can reapply 7 days before the expiration date. At the same time, these people can enter and exit Taiwan multiple times if the visa is still valid.

The conditions for obtaining a Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) are a passport valid for at least 6 months and a return ticket. Those who have worked in Taiwan are not eligible for this status. Upon entry, they must present their documents for inspection, otherwise they will be denied entry.

Previously, Taiwan had applied visa-free status to some ASEAN countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei. Expanding visa incentives to more Southeast Asian and South Asian countries not only makes it easier for people from these countries to travel to Taiwan, but also helps the island's tourism industry develop further.

According to vntinnhanh