Filipinos will now be able to visit Taiwan visa-free for another year, after the latter extended its trial visa exemption.

Visa-free entry for Filipinos will continue until July 31, 2019, and will be reviewed for further extension, according to a statement by the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO).

"This visa-free privilege is a reflection of Taiwan's goodwill and friendship towards all Filipinos under the 'New Southbound Policy' which aims to build stronger bilateral relations and closer people-to-people connectivity between Taiwan and the Philippines," said Michael Peiyung Hsu, Taiwan's Representative to the Philippines, a GMA report said.

To qualify, a Filipino visa-free visitor must meet the following requirements:

> An ordinary/regular passport with remaining validity of at least six months from the date of entry ( Diplomatic & official passport holders are not eligible for visa-free treatment);

> A return ticket or a ticket for the traveller's next destination and a visa for that destination if it is required;

> No criminal record in Taiwan;

> A proof of accommodation, such as booking or host/sponsor's contact information /or arrangements of tour, travel, visit, events and meeting

Taiwan earlier implemented this visa-free policy on a trial basis from November 1, 2017, to July 31, 2018.

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