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taiwan boy



Joined: 11 Feb 2003
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Location: China

PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 12:01 pm    Post subject: 30-day visa free entry Reply with quote

The articles (links below) are from Taiwan's English newspapers saying that the Ministry or Foreign Affairs will offer 30-day visa free entry to residents of 20 countries starting from May 1st. It doesn't mention the names of the countries. This is an extension of the current 14-day visa free entry.

Visa-free entry to be extended to 30 days, says MOFA
Foreign ministry extends visa-free entry to 30 days
MOFA grants easier visa restrictions to six more countries

If anybody knows the exact countries to which these new rules apply post the details here.
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EOD



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 12:58 am    Post subject: Don't Believe Everything You Read Reply with quote

Everyone of the English language dailies here in Taiwan are the mouthpieces for one of the three main political parties. Often, stories like this are published for political gain and are a far cry from the actual policy in practice.
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scb222



Joined: 24 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 6:23 am    Post subject: it's true Reply with quote

australians and americans are to be given 30 days on entry now.
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EOD



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 9:17 am    Post subject: A Change For the Better Reply with quote

When the government of Taiwan finally starts doing what they say, Taiwan will be moving in the direction of a real nation. Even in regard to an insignificant issue like this, it would be a welcomed change. Has anybody received this visa yet?
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scb222



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 9:20 am    Post subject: not yet, here Reply with quote

i havent received the 30 day on entry visa, but when i contacted the taiwan psuedo-embassy here in sydney they told me i could get 30 days on entry; but to get 60 days aussies still have to apply before departure.
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scb222



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

taken from web page: http://www.teco.org.au/evisa.htm

LANDING VISA

Eligible passport holders Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea (from 25 Jan. 2003), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA

Requirements a passport valid for at least six months
a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure
fill out an application form with two colour photos
visa fee of NT$ 1,200 (citizens of countries with reciprocal agreements shall be issued visas gratis); For U.S. citizens: Visa application fee of NT$3,600
no criminal record

Duration of stay 30 days (no extension permitted)

Application Fee Visa fee NT$1200

Ports of entry: CKS International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport

How to apply: Passengers entering the Republic of China through the C.K.S. International Airport may apply for a landing visa at the Visa Office of Consular Affairs Bureau at the C.K.S. International Airport.
Passengers eligible for visa-exemption program may enter the Republic of China through the Kaohsiung International Airport, and then apply for a 30 days' single-entry visitor visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its branch offices in Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien( see Visa-Exempt Entry).
Passengers who enter the Republic of China through the Kaohsiung International Airport but are not eligible for visa-exemption program shall apply for a "temporary entry permit" at the Kaohsiung Aviation Police Station for temporary permits. These passengers must change the permit to a visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or its Kaohsiung Office within three days, or will be subjected to administrative penalty for overstaying.
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taiwan boy



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

scb222, thanks for adding the information, but if you read the articles I posted the links to carefully it says from May 1 you can get a free 30-day visa on arrival. This is an extension of the existing 14-day free visa on arrival. i.e. instead of having to pay for a 30-day visa on arrival holders of certain passports will receive them automatically for free.

I am in China at the moment so I can't access the Taiwan government web sites. If anyone wants to check the MOFA or GIO web sites they should find the information there and perhaps they can post it in this thread.
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taiwan boy



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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2003 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Anybody got any more info on this?
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