Taiwan Travel Requirements for Filipinos (2026): Visa Free Until 2027 + Checklist
Good news: Taiwan is still visa-free for Filipinos until July 31, 2027. Visa-free doesn't mean zero preparation though, so here's the full checklist in one place. Ganito lang 'yan! 😉
Taiwan Requirements Checklist
| What | What you need | Where / how |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | None. Visa-free for up to 14 days until July 31, 2027 | Regular Philippine passport |
| Passport | Valid 6+ months from your entry date | Check the expiry date before booking |
| Return ticket | Confirmed return or onward flight, seat reserved | Your airline booking |
| Proof of accommodation | Hotel booking, or your host's contact details | Booking confirmation on your phone |
| Travel funds | Enough money for your stay | Cash and/or cards |
| TWAC (Taiwan arrival card) | Free, within 7 days before arrival | twac.immigration.gov.tw |
| eTravel (PH departure) | Free, within 72 hours before your flight | etravel.gov.ph |
🛂 Taiwan Free Visa for Filipinos: Until July 31, 2027
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended the visa-free trial for Philippine passport holders for another year, from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027.
- Stay: up to 14 days. The count starts the day after you arrive, and it can't be extended.
- Who: regular Philippine passports. Diplomatic and official/service passports follow a separate arrangement.
- Passport: at least 6 months of validity from your entry date. Emergency or temporary travel documents don't qualify.
- At immigration: have your confirmed return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host contact details) and enough travel funds ready to show.
More on the extension: Taiwan Visa-Free Entry for Filipinos Extended Until July 31, 2027.
📝 TWAC: Taiwan Arrival Card
Every traveller entering Taiwan fills out the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online. It's free, and since July 2026 you can submit it within 7 days before arrival (it used to be 3 days).
- Official site: twac.immigration.gov.tw
- Travelling as a family or group? One person can fill it out for up to 16 travellers.
- Forgot? You can still scan the QR code at the airport, but finish it before passport control.
⚠️ Fake TWAC websites charge a "processing fee". Read my TWAC scam warning before you fill it out.
🇵🇭 eTravel: Philippine Departure
Before you leave the Philippines, register on eTravel (etravel.gov.ph) within 72 hours before your flight. It's free and required for departures from Philippine airports. Save the QR code, and fill it out again for your return.
💵 Money and Cards
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). Cards work in malls, hotels and convenience stores, but night markets and small eateries are often cash only, so carry some NT$.
For the cheapest way to get cash, see my Taiwan travel budget hacks and the ATM withdrawal calculator.
🧳 Customs Basics
Taiwan Customs' duty-free allowance per arriving passenger:
- Alcohol: 1.5 litres (age 20 and over)
- Cigarettes: 200 sticks, or 25 cigars, or 1 pound of tobacco (age 20 and over)
- Personal items: up to NT$35,000 in total value (excluding alcohol, tobacco and controlled items)
⚠️ Don't bring pork or other meat products from the Philippines. Taiwan bans them because of African swine fever, and the fines are heavy. Carrying a large amount of cash? Check Taiwan Customs' current declaration limit before you fly.
🏨 Book Your Hotel Before You Fly
Proof of accommodation is part of the visa-free rules, so book before you go. My personal picks are in Best Hotels in Taiwan.
Planning the rest of the trip? Start with my Taiwan first-timer guide and the 6-day Taiwan itinerary.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do Filipinos need a visa for Taiwan in 2026 and 2027?
No. Philippine passport holders are visa-free for up to 14 days until July 31, 2027, under Taiwan's extended trial program.
Can I extend my 14-day visa-free stay in Taiwan?
No. The 14 days can't be extended, and the count starts the day after you arrive.
When should I fill out the TWAC?
Within 7 days before you arrive in Taiwan, on the official site twac.immigration.gov.tw. It's free.
What happens after July 31, 2027?
Taiwan reviews the program yearly. Check the Bureau of Consular Affairs (boca.gov.tw) for any extension before you book a trip after that date.
Hope this helps! More travels soon!
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Sources (checked Nov 4, 2026): MOFA / Bureau of Consular Affairs: visa-free extension to July 31, 2027 (Jul 17, 2026) · BOCA: Visa-Exempt Entry conditions · National Immigration Agency: TWAC (7-day window from Jul 15, 2026) · eTravel (Philippine government) · Taipei Customs: duty-free allowance (Feb 1, 2026)