News
Taiwan to bar
foreign nationals from entering the country starting March 19 in response to the
continued spread of COVID-19
Date: 2020/03/18 Data Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs
March 18, 2020
No. 71
1. Taiwan will bar
foreign nationals whose flights depart after 00:00 Taipei Standard Time (GMT+8)
on March 19 from entering the country in accordance with measures announced by
the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). Exemptions will be granted to Alien
Resident Certificate holders, personnel on diplomatic or official business,
persons who can prove they are fulfilling commercial and contractual obligations,
and persons requiring special permission.
2. In accordance
with CECC regulations, the exempted foreign nationals listed in the previous
paragraph must observe a 14-day home quarantine upon arrival. Relevant
government agencies shall be responsible for any necessary arrangements
regarding their lodging, movements, and work venues in Taiwan.
Please refer to the website of the Ministry of Health and Welfare for regulations and details concerning the 14-day home quarantine:
Link (https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Category/MPage/V6Xe4EItDW3NdGTgC5PtKA)
3. The
aforementioned entry restrictions are subject to change depending on the
development of the COVID-19 outbreak. Changes will be announced by the CECC.
4. Implementation details
4.1. Starting March
19, only the exempted foreign nationals listed above will be allowed entry into
Taiwan. (Foreign nationals whose flights depart before 00:00 Taipei Standard
Time (GMT+8) on March 19 will still be allowed entry, including those who
transfer or transit through a third country.)
4.2. Foreign
nationals who are eligible for visa-free entry or hold a visitor or resident
visa and wish to enter Taiwan from March 19 must hold relevant documents to
qualify for exempted status. These documents must be presented to the National
Immigration Agency (NIA) personnel at the port of entry for approval. Those
holding special entry permits issued by R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions, valid
Alien Resident Certificates, or MOFA ID Cards will be allowed entry following
inspection by NIA personnel.
4.3. Foreign
nationals unable to determine whether their documents meet the criteria for
exempted status may visit an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission prior to departure
to apply for a special entry permit.
4.4. Apart from the
criteria for exempted status listed above, R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions may
also grant special entry permits when there are clear and urgent reasons for a
foreign national to visit Taiwan based on, for example, humanitarian grounds or
approval by competent authorities in Taiwan.
4.5. In addition to
applying for a special entry permit at an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission,
those requiring special permission to visit Taiwan may also present relevant
documents to NIA personnel at the port of entry, who will then make a decision
whether to approve entry.
4.6. Cases in which there is any confusion over the interpretation of the aforementioned entry regulations shall be dealt with through coordination by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the NIA. (E)
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