The Bureau of Consular Affairs has announced that, effective August 28, 2026, Taiwan will allow residents of Uganda to apply for visas to enter Taiwan.
However, issuance of visas to residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will remain suspended until November 28, 2026.
The measures will not apply to the following:
- Students admitted to an academic degree program in Taiwan;
- Personnel on diplomatic or official business;
- Spouses and minor children (under 18 years of age) of Taiwan nationals;
- Visitors traveling for emergency or humanitarian reasons, such as attending a funeral or visiting a critically ill family member.
Entry restrictions and visa control were introduced in June 2026, due to the severe outbreak of the Ebola virus in these countries.
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