Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Travel for Thai Nationals Until 2027
Taiwan extended its visa-free travel program for Thai nationals until July 2027, as part of broader efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia under its New Southbound Policy.
Taiwan has extended its trial visa-free entry program for Thai passport holders by another year, allowing Thais to travel to the self-ruled island without a visa until 31 July 2027. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said the extension, which takes effect on 1 August 2026, also applies to nationals of Brunei and the Philippines. The decision followed an inter-agency review of Taiwan's visa and entry policies for countries covered under its New Southbound Policy (NSP), an initiative aimed at strengthening ties with Southeast Asia and other regional partners. MOFA said authorities evaluated the effectiveness of the visa-free scheme and other travel facilitation measures before agreeing to extend the program for another year. The ministry said it will continue reviewing and refining its visa policies to strengthen bilateral relations, attract more international visitors and ensure border security and public safety. In addition to the visa-free extension for Thai, Bruneian and Philippine nationals, Taiwan will continue its simplified visa program for high-end group tourists and its Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) scheme for eligible travelers from India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos through the end of 2027. However, Cambodian nationals will no longer be eligible for those two programs from August 1, 2026. Taiwan said it will also continue discussions with partner governments to improve reciprocal visa arrangements for Taiwanese travelers.
