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Taiwan’s visa-free entry for Filipinos has been extended to July 31, 2027. Here’s what you need at the airport, and a simple 5-day Taipei plan.

Good news for anyone who’s been eyeing Taiwan. Filipinos can still visit without a visa, and the program now runs until July 31, 2027.

That leaves plenty of time for a Taipei trip. This guide covers the entry rules first, then a five-day plan. For other visa-free trips, see our Visa-Free Countries for Filipinos: 8 Asian Getaways.

Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan

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1. Is Taiwan Visa-Free for Filipinos?

Yes. Taiwan extended its visa-free trial for Filipinos from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, per Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Stay: up to 14 days
  • Who: Philippine ordinary passport holders (not diplomatic or official passports)

Quick tip: Planning a trip after July 2027? Check again closer to the date. This is a trial program that gets renewed year by year.

Taipei Main Station area

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2. What You Need at Immigration

The Bureau of Consular Affairs lists these requirements:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months on the day you arrive
  • A return or onward ticket
  • Proof of where you’re staying, such as a hotel booking
  • Enough funds for your trip

Quick tip: Print your hotel booking and return ticket. Paper is easier to show than scrolling through your phone.

Shilin Night Market in Taipei

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3. Day 1: Arrive in Taipei

Land at Taoyuan Airport and head into the city.

  • Evening: a night market dinner
Taipei 101 and the Taipei skyline at sunrise

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4. Day 2: Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is the city’s landmark tower. The observatory gives you a view over the whole city.

The Taipei 101 Observatory ticket covers the 88th and 89th floors, with add-on options.

Quick tip: Go near sunset to see the city in daylight and at night.

Shifen Old Street in New Taipei

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5. Day 3: Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen Day Tour

This is the classic Taipei day trip. Yehliu has unusual rock formations by the sea. Jiufen is the hillside old street. Shifen is where people write wishes on sky lanterns.

The Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen and Golden Waterfall day tour handles the bus and guide.

Quick tip: Wear comfortable shoes. Jiufen is almost all uphill steps.

Longshan Temple in Taipei

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6. Day 4: Free Day in the City

Use this day for whatever you liked most. Go back to a night market, shop, or do a food trip.

Ximending crossing in Taipei

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7. Day 5: Souvenirs and Fly Home

Pick up souvenirs, then head back to Taoyuan Airport.

Queen's Head rock at Yehliu Geopark

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8. Quick Summary of the 5 Days

  • Day 1: Arrive, night market
  • Day 2: Taipei 101
  • Day 3: Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen
  • Day 4: Free day
  • Day 5: Fly home

No visa, up to 14 days, and one of the easiest cities in Asia to get around. Bring your hotel booking and return ticket, and Taipei is an easy trip for Filipinos until at least July 2027.

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