Taiwan Visa-Free Entry for Filipinos Extended Until July 31, 2027 🇹🇼🎉
Taiwan just extended visa-free entry for Filipinos until July 31, 2027. Here's everything you need to prepare before booking your Taiwan trip.
Great news for everyone planning a Taiwan trip — Taiwan has officially extended visa-free entry for Philippine passport holders until July 31, 2027. That's another full year to plan, book, and go. No visa application. No embassy appointment. Just a valid passport, a flight booking, and proof of hotel booking.
Here's everything you need to know before you travel.
The Extension at a Glance 🛂
| Eligible | Philippine passport holders (regular/ordinary passports) |
| Length of stay | Up to 14 days |
| Valid until | July 31, 2027 |
| Cost | Free — no visa fee |
| Extendable? | No — 14 days maximum, non-extendable |
⚠️ Note: This applies to regular Philippine passports only. Diplomatic and official/service passport holders follow a separate arrangement.
What You Still Need to Prepare 📋
Visa-free doesn't mean zero preparation. Here's the complete checklist before you fly:
✅ Valid Philippine Passport
At least 6 months validity from your date of arrival in Taiwan, with at least 2 blank pages available.
✅ Taiwan Online Arrival Card (TWAC)
Mandatory for all travelers entering Taiwan. Submit within 3 days before your arrival at twac.immigration.gov.tw — completely free. Fake websites are charging travelers $20–25 for this. Don't use them. Full scam warning guide: Fake Taiwan Arrival Card Websites Are Scamming Travelers →
✅ eTravel (Philippine Immigration)
Required by Philippine immigration for all departures from Philippine airports. Submit within 72 hours before your flight at etravel.gov.ph. Also free. Full guide: How to Use the eTravel App →
✅ Rountrip Ticket
Have your return flight booking ready to present at immigration if asked.
✅ Proof of Accommodation
Hotel booking confirmation or host/sponsor contact information — required under the visa-free arrangement terms.
For the complete Taiwan travel requirements walkthrough: Taiwan First Timer Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Trip →
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Start Planning Your Taiwan Trip 🗺️
Now that visa-free is confirmed for another year, here are the full guides to help you build your itinerary:
🏙️ First-time Taiwan trip based in Taipei:
The Only Taiwan Itinerary You Need as a First Timer →
🌆 Exploring southern Taiwan and Kaohsiung:
The Only Kaohsiung Itinerary You Need: A 5-Day DIY Guide →
🏨 Where to stay in Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung:
Best Hotels in Taiwan: Personally Recommended Stays →
📊 Free planning tool:
Download the All-in-One Travel Budget and Itinerary Planner →
First time sa Taiwan? I got you!
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Read this before your Taiwan visit!
Are you really ready for the weather!
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First time sa Taiwan? I got you!
Tipid nga ba o hindi?
Read this before your Taiwan visit!
Are you really ready for the weather!
And no it's not as complex as you think!
Here's What to Know
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Hope this helps! More travels soon!
