Taiwan Visa as well as e-Visa for Filipinos: exactly how to get It effectively

Update: This process is no longer applicable. Filipinos may see Taiwan VISA-FREE starting November 1, 2017, offered that they satisfy the requirements. To see the listing of requirements, read: Taiwan travel Guide.

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Taiwan is one of those destinations that are simple to brush aside. It’s small, barely a dot in the world map. It’s not acknowledged by many countries as a sovereign nation. as well as it’s out of the way, detached from mainland Asia or Southeast Asia where backpacking is on overdrive.

It’s a shame, really, since when people ask me to select destinations where I would rather live, Taiwan is certainly in the top 3. Taiwan is naturally breathtaking, delightfully friendly, as well as surprisingly cheap.

But it appears like times are changing. Taiwan is slowly acquiring much more popularity among Filipinos, thanks to much more lenient as well as considerate entry policies. In 2016, the Philippines is among the top 10 countries that sent the most tourists. as well as the numbers are expected to increase after the implementation of visa-free as well as e-Visa options.

If you’re planning on going to Taiwan soon, here’s exactly how to get a traveler visa successfully.

Note: I am not affiliated with the government of Taiwan. We’re just sharing our visa application experiences. We try to response concerns to the very best of our knowledge, however it’s still finest to get in touch with TECO for any type of clarifications particularly if yours is a special case.

But wait, identify if you truly requirement a visa in the very first place.

Recently, the Taipei economic as well as cultural office (TECO) in the Philippines announced that some Filipinos will be allowed visa-free entry to Taiwan offered that they satisfy the conditions.

Your passport should still be valid at least 6 months from your entry date.

You should have an onward or return ticket (plane or ferry).

You should never have been employed as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan.

You should have at least one of the complying with papers from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, new Zealand, Taiwan* (ROC), united kingdom (UK), united states (US) of any type of of the Schengen countries. as of June 2017, Taiwan is likewise included.

– Valid entry visa. E-visas are accepted.
– Valid local or long-term local card
– local card or visa that has expired less than 10 years before your meant entry date in Taiwan.

If you satisfy all four requirements, then what you requirement isn’t a visa however a travel Authorization Certificate from Taiwan. Here’s exactly how to get one: Taiwan Visa-Free entry Procedure

*Taiwan was added to the listing last June 2017. So if you have an existing Taiwan visa or local card that expired not earlier than 10 years ago, you may utilize that too. However, Taiwan visas bearing a remark of “FL” (foreign labor) or “X” (others) as well as local cards with the function of “Foreign Labor” are not eligible.

If you’re not qualified, checked out on!

Right now, you have two options. You can submit these papers on the internet as well as get an e-visa or you can proceed to their physical office.

To assist you figure out which is finest for you, here’s a quick comparison site from TECO itself. This is as of March 2017. Make sure you double inspect with TECO for the updated data.

Option 1: apply on the internet for an e-Visa.

The E-Visa is a single-entry visa as well as is valid for 30 days maximum as well as cannot be extended. You should likewise utilize it within 3 months after the problem date.

The excellent thing about this is that there is no requirement for proof of employment as well as extra monetary papers (at least for now).

E-Visa application was introduced in October 2016 as well as is meant for a year-long trial only. We’ll see if this will ended up being a long-term option, however for now, it’s possible to apply online. Here’s how:

Fill out the e-visa application form. You’ll discover it on this page. click on E-VISA APPLICATIONS. The type has 4 pages, as well as they’re rather simple to accomplish.

Read the acknowledgment as well as tap “I Agree.” Make sure that all the information you entered is appropriate before proceeding. You won’t be able to modification anything after this.

Take note of the Applicant Number that the next page will display. then click “Process E-Visa.”

Enter personal details on the next page, then hit “Confirm”.

Pay utilizing a Visa, MasterCard or JCB credit rating card. overall expense is NT$1,632 (PHP2670, as of Feb 2017). That already includes the NT$1,600 application charge as well as the NT$32 on the internet repayment processing fee.

Once the repayment is accepted, you will get confirmation through email. as well as then, the waiting game begins. however it won’t be that long. If whatever is fine, you ought to expect your visa within the next 3 days.

If they have muchmore questions, you may still be asked to submit documents.

Option 2: apply for a routine Visa.

Here’s a total listing of demands if you’re traveling to Taiwan for tourism. Prepare 1 original copy as well as 1 photocopy of each!

A duly-accomplished Visa Application Form. To get one, go to this page as well as select general Visa Applications. when done, print it out as well as affix your signature.

2 passport-size photos. Size: 1.5”x2”. Background: white. Taken within the past 3 months.

A passport with validity of at least 6 months. If you have old passports, submit those too.

សំបុត្រកំណើត។ should be NSO-issued.

Marriage certificate issued by NSO. only if you’re married.

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Financial statements such as bank statements or bank book. (Waived only IF you’re over 60yo.)

If you’re traveling for business, you should submit these extra papers:

Business name Registration Certificate as well as SEC Registration (if you’re the company-owner).

Invitation letter from the inviting company, organization or company in Taiwan.

Request letter from your employer.

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Once you have all these, you may submit these at:

Taipei economic & cultural office in the Philippines
41F, Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati
Tel: +632 887-6688

When the office deems necessary, they may ask for much more papers or routine you for an interview.

Visa charges as well as Processing Times
Visitor Visa: P2,400, 3 working days
Expedite Processing: P3,600, 1 working day

Submission Time: Monday to Friday, 8:45 – 11:45am
Releasing Time: Monday to Friday 1:45 – 4:30pm

According to TECO:

The validity of the visa, the number of entries shall be identified by the applicant’s function of visit.

The duration of stay for a visitor-visa holder shall be identified by the applicant’s function of visit.

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