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Taiwanese authorities have announced that they will gradually ease certain COVID-19 entry requirements and resume visa-free entry for some travelers.

Key Points:

  • Beginning Sept. 29, the weekly cap on arrivals will increase from 50,000 to 60,000.
  • Travelers will no longer have to take a PCR test upon arrival; instead, travelers will be required to take rapid at-home COVID-19 test during a three-day quarantine.
  • Travelers must undergo a three-day quarantine and a four-day self-initiated epidemic prevention at their residence or in a designated hotel.
  • Beginning Oct. 13, travelers will no longer have to undergo a three-day quarantine upon arrival; instead the self-initiated epidemic prevention will last for seven days.
  • Rules and guidelines for carrying out the self-initiated epidemic prevention are available here.

Additional Information: Beginning Sept. 29, nationals of Chile, Israel, Japan, Nicaragua and South Korea can stay in Taiwan for up to 90 days without a visa; nationals of the Dominican Republic, Malaysia and Singapore can stay for up to 30 days without a visa; and nationals of Brunei, the Philippines and Thailand can stay up to 14 days without a visa. A full list of visa-free countries is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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Taiwanese authorities have reinstated visa-exempt entry for foreign national of certain countries.

Key Points:

  • As of Sept. 12, nationals of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the U.K., the U.S. and countries in the Schengen Area no longer need a visa when traveling to Taiwan.
  • Visa-exempt travelers can stay in Taiwan for up to 90 days without needing a visa for tourism and business purposes, among other reasons.
  • Visa-exempt foreign nationals must have at least six months of validity remaining on their passport to enter Taiwan.
  • Visa-exempt foreign nationals must have proof they booked round tickets to enter and depart Taiwan within 90 days.
  • A full list of countries eligible for visa-exempt entry is available here.

Additional Information: Canadian and U.K. nationals are able to extend their stay in Taiwan for up to 180 days. Taiwan’s quarantine policies remain in place at this time. More information regarding Taiwan’s COVID-19 quarantine requirements is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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Taiwanese authorities have announced that they will lift their COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound travelers.

Key Points:

  • Beginning Aug. 15, all travelers, regardless of their departure country, will no longer be required to have proof of a negative PCR test taken within two days before their scheduled departure.
  • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 while abroad must wait more than seven days from their last positive test before they can travel to Taiwan.

Additional Information: Taiwan’s quarantine policies remain in place at this time. More information regarding Taiwan’s COVID-19 quarantine requirements is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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Taiwanese authorities have launched its pilot program allowing certain individuals to submit Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) applications online.

Key Points:

  • As of July 1, foreign nationals who have received a work permit from the Ministry of Labor can file an online ARC application for themselves and their family.
  • Taiwanese authorities will review online ARC applications within five business days.

Additional Information: Taiwanese authorities plan to expand online filing for ARCs to those who received work permits from the Ministry of Education and other authorities if the pilot program is successful.

BAL Analysis: The pilot program for ARC applications aims to streamline the application process and reduce processing times.

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IMPACT – MEDIUM

Taiwanese authorities have increased their weekly arrival quota and announced that they will ease Taiwan’s COVID-19 entry requirements.

Key Points:

  • As of July 7, Taiwanese authorities will allow 40,000 international arrivals per week instead of 25,000.
  • Beginning July 14, Republic of China (R.O.C.) nationals, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) holders and transit passengers will no longer be required to have a negative PCR test result taken within two delays before departure to enter Taiwan.
  • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 while abroad cannot fly to Taiwan for seven days.

Additional Information: Upon arrival in Taiwan, travelers must continue to quarantine for three days at home or in a quarantine hotel and complete self-health management for an additional four days after the mandatory quarantine ends. More information regarding Taiwan’s COVID-19 quarantine requirements is available here

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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Taiwanese authorities have announced that work permit applications will soon be submitted online.

Key Points:

  • Once the change takes effect, applicants will need to submit work permit applications through this website.
  • Taiwanese authorities have not yet set the exact implantation date but plan to implement the change on or around July 30.
  • To submit work permit applications, employers must create an account with the Workforce Development Agency to use the online portal.

BAL Analysis: Employers should ensure that they have an account with the Workforce Development Agency before the tentative July 30 implementation date so that they will be able to submit work permit applications online.

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Taiwanese authorities have announced that they are shortening the COVID-19 quarantine requirement.

Key Points:

  • Beginning June 15, travelers arriving in Taiwan must undergo a three-day quarantine at home or in a quarantine hotel. Those who are entering Taiwan before June 15 must still quarantine for seven-days.
  • Travelers will be required to complete self-health management for an additional four days after the mandatory quarantine ends.
  • Those entering Taiwan must complete the online health form within 48 hours before departure, have proof of a negative PCR test taken within two days before their scheduled flight and take a PCR test upon arrival.
  • Individuals can leave to work or buy necessities after the fourth day of mandatory quarantine if they have proof of a negative rapid test.

Additional Information: Family members who are traveling together can quarantine together in their home, a relative’s residence, or in the same room at a quarantine hotel when available. More information regarding Taiwan’s COVID-19 entry requirements is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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Taiwanese authorities have announced that they are shortening the COVID-19 quarantine requirement.

Key Points:

  • Beginning May 9, travelers arriving in Taiwan must undergo a seven-day quarantine at a quarantine hotel. Those who are entering Taiwan before May 9 must still quarantine for 10 days at a quarantine hotel.
  • Travelers will be required to complete self-health management for another seven days after the mandatory quarantine ends.
  • Those entering Taiwan must take a PCR test upon arrival and take a rapid test on the last day of the hotel quarantine.

Additional Information: Family members who are traveling together can quarantine together in their home, a relative’s residence, or in the same room at a quarantine hotel when available. More information regarding Taiwan’s COVID-19 entry requirements is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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The government of Taiwan announced that it would allow certain foreign relatives to apply to enter Taiwan.

Key Points:

  • As of April 12, foreign relatives of Republic of China (R.O.C.) nationals and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) holders who are living in Taiwan can apply to enter Taiwan.
  • To enter Taiwan, such individuals can submit a special entry permit application at any Taiwanese overseas mission for the purpose of visiting an R.O.C. national or ARC holder who is living in Taiwan.
  • More information on the application process for the special entry permit is available here.

Additional Information: Other individuals who can apply to enter Taiwan while COVID-19 border measures are active include those traveling for education, business visits, investment purposes, contractual obligations and employment, among others.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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The Taiwanese government has extended its entry restrictions and its suspension of visa processing until at least Feb. 28.

Key Points:

  • Non-Republic of China (ROC) nationals without a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) are barred from entering or transiting through Taiwan.
  • Individuals holding visitor or residence visas are not allowed to enter Taiwan.
  • Visa application processing remains suspended.
  • These measures will be in place until at least Feb. 28, and authorities will adjust them on a rolling basis.

Additional Information: Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for those who have received entry permission for emergency and humanitarian reasons as well as business travelers who have received special permission from the Taiwanese authorities.

BAL Analysis: Employers should continue to identify affected employees and reschedule travel as necessary. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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