The Philippines has announced that starting July 1, 2025, Taiwan passport holders will be granted visa-free entry into the country for tourism purposes. The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) shared this update on social media, stating that visitors from Taiwan can stay in the Philippines for up to 14 days without needing a visa.

However, certain requirements must be met, including a passport valid for at least six months, confirmed hotel accommodation, proof of financial capacity, and a return or onward ticket to the next destination. If Taiwan passport holders wish to extend their stay beyond 14 days or for purposes other than tourism, they will need to apply for a visa, which includes submitting additional documents like a visa application form, Taiwan ID, proof of round-trip ticket reservation, and visa application fee.

MECO also mentioned that standard requirements and procedures for other visa categories such as multiple-entry visas, crew-list visas, and long-term visas will still apply. In a reciprocal gesture, Taiwan recently extended the visa-free privilege for Filipinos, as well as citizens of Thailand and Brunei, from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. This move comes as the current visa-free policy for Filipinos was set to expire on July 31, 2025.