Filipino citizens will continue to enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for another year, permitting Philippine passport holders to visit the island for up to 14 days without a visa. This latest extension is scheduled to run from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines shared the update on Friday, July 17, framing the move as a reciprocal gesture following the Philippines’ decision to maintain visa-free access for travelers from Taiwan.
”Starting Aug. 1, 2026, Philippine passport holders may enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 14 days, effective until July 31, 2027,” TECO said in a social media post.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) noted that the extension was greenlit after a thorough review of existing visa and entry frameworks for nations included in its New Southbound Policy.
The one-year renewal covers citizens of the Philippines, Thailand, and Brunei, following an assessment of the trial visa-free program implemented over the past few years.
According to MOFA, the initiative aims to foster deeper collaboration and engagement with partner nations under the New Southbound Policy, while simultaneously boosting tourism, trade, and interpersonal relationships.
The ministry also mentioned it would keep evaluating and refining its immigration policies to solidify bilateral relations, draw international tourists, and secure reciprocal travel benefits for Taiwanese citizens abroad.
This development follows a previous declaration from the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), which verified that Taiwanese passport holders can continue entering the Philippines visa-free for stays up to 14 days from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027.
MECO noted that Manila’s decision aligns with its commitment to reciprocity regarding travel privileges granted to Filipinos visiting Taiwan.
The Philippines first opened visa-free entry to Taiwanese citizens in July 2025, whereas Taiwan has consistently renewed its provisional visa waiver for Filipinos to accommodate growing travel interest between both regions.
Authorities anticipate that these mutual travel privileges will drive further tourism, commerce, and cultural exchange, especially given Taiwan’s popularity among Filipino tourists and workers, and the Philippines’ appeal to Taiwanese vacationers.