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Philippines Visa Requirements for Taiwan Citizens

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Taiwan passport holders need an eVisa for Philippines, applied for online before travel.

The Philippine visa policy says that under Operations Order No. SBM-2015-018, MECO ETA holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for an initial stay of thirty (30) days.

“Under Operations Order No. SBM-2015-018, MECO ETA holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for an initial stay of thirty (30) days.”

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs — Philippine visa policy: visa-free nationalities under Executive Order 408 · checked 13 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Philippines in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Taiwan passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — — by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport, usually within 7–12 business days.
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What the Philippines visa rules mean for Taiwan travellers

Taiwan passport holders need an eVisa to enter Philippines. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Philippine e-Visa with a processing time of 7–12 business days.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Philippines applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free nationals must hold passports valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated period of stay.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for mor…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for the Philippines. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unex…
  • Return or onward ticket: The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination. The UK government says immigr…

Philippines entry rules compared

Philippines lets 161 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 36. Overall the Taiwan passport ranks #85 in the world with 75 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Taiwan passport you can also visit 7 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

In the other direction, Philippines citizens can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 14 days.

Flag of PhilippinesEntry requirements for Philippines

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for the Philippines. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO — the Philippines travel advice: health✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination. The UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for proof of return or onward travel.

Department of Foreign Affairs — Philippine visa policy (eVisaPH)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

14 days

The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy lists proof of financial capacity (any of the following: bank statements for the latest six months or tax payments, an employment certificate with remuneration, proof of business income, or a letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity) among the minimum requirements for a tourism/leisure visitor visa (9(a-2)). It asks Indian nationals entering visa-free for 14 days to show proof of financial capacity. No amount is published.

Department of Foreign Affairs — Philippine visa policy (eVisaPH)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: eTravel Registration

72 hours

The eTravel FAQ says arriving passengers, foreign and Filipino, must register on eTravel, except foreign diplomats and their dependants, foreign dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic and official or service passports; registration is possible within 72 hours before arrival and is free of charge, and etravel.gov.ph is the only official website. The QR code is shown to the airline before boarding and to customs on arrival.

eTravel — Frequently Asked Questions✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

59 days

The Bureau of Immigration says all foreign nationals, including holders of a Temporary Visitor's Visa, who have stayed more than 59 days in the Philippines must apply for an ACR I-Card, which is issued to registered aliens whose stay has exceeded 59 days. Canada's travel advice says foreign nationals staying longer than 59 days must register with the local authorities.

Bureau of Immigration Philippines — FAQs (Who are required to apply for an ACR I-Card?)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Philippines?

Taiwan passport holders need an eVisa for Philippines, applied for online before travel. The Philippine visa policy says that under Operations Order No. SBM-2015-018, MECO ETA holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for an initial stay of thirty (30) days.

How much does a Philippines visa cost for Taiwan citizens?

Philippine e-Visa: —, processing 7–12 business days.

How do Taiwan citizens apply for a Philippines eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (evisa.gov.ph). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Philippines?

The Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free nationals must hold passports valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated period of stay.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.