How to Apply : Taiwan Visa (Visa-Exempt Status)

If you are a Philippine passport holder and has the intentions to visit Taiwan, and you have valid visas or Permanent Resident Cards of USA, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia and New Zealand, then you are qualified to a VISA-FREE Entry to this country.

Here's What to do Next:

1) Qualified applicants may register to this LINK.

2) Upon obtaining approval, Print out the Authorization Certificate to be presented to the Immigration officers.

*Note: The certificate is valid one month after approval. You may register several time if you happen to change your flight schedules.

Not qualified on the above criteria? Then you have two options left.

1.) Head over to the nearest embassy or travel agency of any countries mentioned above and lodge your visa application. (I suggest to do it via Japan, since it can be the cheapest and most likely grant an approved visa)

2) Apply directly to Taiwan Embassy

The following are the requirements for Philippine Passport Holders (Employed) 

1.  Online Visa form (filled it up and print) - LINK 
2. Two (2) Passport size photo
3. Original Passport (6 months valid from intended travel dates)
4. NSO Birth Certificate
5. Original CEO (Certificate of Employment)
6. Financial Statements (Bank Statements/Bank Certificate)

*Note: The applicant might be scheduled for interview if necessary.

Taiwan Embassy

41F Tower 1, RCBC Plaza

6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

Visa Fees:

Single Entry : Php 2,100.00

Multiple Entry : Php 4,200.00

Consular Schedule:

Filing Time: Monday to Friday 8:45AM to 11:45AM

Releasing Time:  1:45PM to 4:45PM

Processing Time:

Regular Application : 3 working days

Rush Application : 1 working day subject for additional fee

* + 1,050.00 for Single Entry applications

* + 2,100.00 for Multiple Entry applications

How to Apply : Japan Visa

In preparation for my upcoming Taiwan Trip, I decided to apply for a Japan visa instead of Taiwan Visa mainly because of few things:

1.) Japan visa is cheaper than Taiwan Visa

2.) Having a valid Japan visa can get you to Taiwan and Turkey via their Visa Exempt and E-Visa.

The following are the requirements for Philippine Passport Holders (Employed):

1. Fully accomplished Application Form

2. Two (2) 2x2 inch photo

3. Original Passport (6 months valid from intended travel dates)

4. NSO Birth Certificate (must be requested same year of application)

5. Original Bank Certificate

6. Daily Schedule (Itinerary) 

7. Photocopy ITR (Income Tax Return - Form 2316)

The following were not indicated but I submitted as well

8. Original COE (Certificate of Employment)

9. I presented the Original ITR for reference purposes only.



I submitted my application via Discovery Tours (Fee: Php 800.00)

Discovery Tours

Address: 301 G/F Sagittarius Bldg., HV Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City.
Office Hours: 09:00AM to 12:00NN ,01:00PM - 4:30 (Mon~Fri) and 09:00AM~12:00NN(Sat)

*Note: Direct embassy application were not accepted. Certain case were mentioned in the Embassy's official website

How to Apply : South Korean Visa

I quickly decided to apply for a South Korean Visa, One (1) working day before they implement the new requirements.

I'd been to South Korea twice. This will be my third visa application. My first visa was issued in Singapore while my second visa was issued here in the Philippines.

During the waiting game, I was hoping that the Embassy will grant me Multiple Entry since I have no plan to travel to South Korea anytime within 3 months.

I lodged my application last February 27, 2015. I claimed my passport after 3 working days, March 4, 2015.

I was blessed that I was given 3 years Multiple Entry visa.

The following are the requirements for Philippine Passport Holders (Employed):
1. Fully accomplished Application Form
2. One (1) Passport size photo
3. Original Passport (6 months valid from intended travel dates)
4. Photocopy of Bio part of your passport
5. Original and Photocopy of Visas and Stamps from OECD Member countries
6. Original COE (Certificate of Employment)
       stating: Position, Date Hired, Compensation, Office Address, Landline and E-mail Address
7. Original Bank Certificate
       stating: Account Type. Current Balance,Account opening date, and ADB (Ave. Daily Balance)
8. Original and photocopy ITR (Income Tax Return - Form 2316)

Effective March 1, 2015
9. Original or Certified True Copy Bank Statements  for the last 3 months.


Embassy Schedule:
Operations: Mondays to Fridays (Except for Philippine and Korea Holidays)
9:00AM - 11:00AM - VISA Applications
2:00AM - 4:00PM - VISA Releasing


Processing Time (Waiting Game) : 

Frequent Travelers : 3 working days
     * Applicants who had been to OECD Member countries within 5 years
     * Applicants who had been to South Korea twice within 2 years.

Non-Frequent Travelers : 5 working days


Note: Visa Processing may extend depending on the consular's judgment.
          Upon claiming your passport, that's when will you find out if you are approved or denied.


Visa Fees:
59days (or less) - Free
60 to 90 days - Php 1,800.00


Address: 122 Upper McKinleyRoad, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Tel No.: (632) 856-9210 loc 270 - Visa