MANILA – Taiwan passport holders visiting the Philippines can now enter visa-free for tourism purposes, as announced by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) on Friday.
In an advisory dated 19 June 2025, MECO announced the visa regulations for Taiwan passport holders have been revised, in line with the ongoing review of entry facilitation requirements.
According to the advisory, Taiwan passport holders may now enter the Philippines for tourism purposes without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days upon presenting the following requirements: a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay; confirmed hotel accommodation/booking; proof of financial capacity; and a return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.
MECO also mentioned that Taiwan passport holders planning to visit the Philippines for more than 14 days or for purposes other than tourism, shall require a visa with the following basic requirements:
· Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form;
· Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines – Original and Photocopy of bio-data page;
· Taiwan I.D. – Front and Back Photocopy;
· Proof of Round-Trip Ticket Reservation, if any;
· Visa Applicatiion Fee.
Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis, according to the advisory.
For other visa categories such as applications for multiple-entry visa, crew-list visa, and long-term visa, the standard requirements and procedures shall remain applicable, MECO added.
The visa-free entry for tourism purposes and other adjustments will take effect on 01 July 2025, the advisory stated.
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Taiwan MOFA welcomes visa-free entry as a principle of reciprocity
Taiwan welcomed the Philippine government’s announcement on the granting of visa-free entry to its passport holders, saying it is based on the “principle of reciprocity”.
In a statement from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), it believes such a step will aid in the “facilitating deepening of exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and the Philippines in such domains as the economy, trade, investment, and tourism.”
“This fruitful outcome follows years of active coordination and negotiation between both governments and was made possible through the joint efforts of relevant government departments, the people of Taiwan, and MOFA’s concrete implementation of integrated diplomacy,” the statement read.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan announced the extension of the trial visa-free program for one year for nationals of Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines, in line with promoting its New Southbound Policy (NSP).
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In an official announcement from MOFA on this website, it confirmed the extension of the visa-free entry effective August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.
In its website, MOFA reminded its nationals to abide by local laws and regulations while in the Philippines and to be mindful of personal safety.
In case of an emergency, MOFA advised its Taiwanese nationals to call the emergency hotline of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines at +63-917-819-4597 or ask friends or relatives in Taiwan to call MOFA’s emergency hotline at 0800-085-095.
