The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an extension of the trial visa-free program for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Brunei, the Philippines, and Thailand, from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027.
In addition, the Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries will be extended for a further year through December 31, 2027, and the conditional visa-free entry through the TAC scheme will remain in place, with both continuing to apply to nationals of India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
Nationals of Cambodia will no longer be eligible for these two initiatives from August 1, 2026.
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