Taiwan expands visa regulations for Vietnamese tourists

Today, September 1, Taiwan will grant conditional visa exemption for 30 days to some countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia, including Vietnam.

Taiwan hopes the expansion of visa incentives will help the island's tourism industry develop 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 administration of leader Tsai Ing-wen, aiming 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 of 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 expiry date. At the same time, these people can enter and exit Taiwan multiple times if the visa is still valid.

The conditions for being granted 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 exemption status to some ASEAN countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei. Expanding visa incentives to many 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