Taiwan: Mission Critical Only? Otherwise, Maybe Sit This One Out for Now.

[Pamela Miller]

To be honest, I don't recommend that everyone rushes to Taiwan now if there's nothing really important happening in your life. Here's why:

• In simple terms, the process of visiting Taiwan has become more stringent:

  • Group tours from our side to Taiwan have not yet been reopened.
  • It's also quite difficult to obtain an individual freedom travel (officially called "Entry Permit to Taiwan") at the moment.
  • Therefore, entry has rather strict criteria and the costs are not exactly low.

• But! If you have urgent circumstances or a strong desire to make the trip, for instance, due to some crucial matters, you can consider whether the following situations apply to you:

  • Possible ways of entering Taiwan:
    • Family visit visa:
      • This requires close relatives such as parents, children, siblings, grandparents, or great-grandparents residing in Taiwan.
    • Business visa:
      • This is relatively flexible.
      • You could apply even without direct invitation by a company in Taiwan; whether you have an arranged cooperation or a formal invitation letter will help you get started.
    • Travel visa (for specific categories of people):
      • Residents of Hong Kong or Macau.
      • Students studying abroad with a Chinese passport, individuals resident or working long-term overseas.
      • These groups generally find obtaining a travel permit to enter Taiwan easier.

I hope this information proves helpful!

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