21 Jan, 2012 [ (0) Comment ]

Taiwan moves 1 step closer to US visa waiver

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Over the past year, Taiwan has undertaken significant efforts to improve its law enforcement and document security standards to meet the strict requirements for VWP eligibility, the statement said.

Under the scheme, people from participating nations can travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90...


1 Jan, 2012 [ (0) Comment ]

Charges of US disposition as Taiwan choosing nears

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Washington has been lavishing attention on Taiwan, stepping up official visits and saying it will likely allow visa-free travel to the U.S. The moves are raising suspicions that America is trying to influence a tight...

31 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]

Thousands requesting in chairman for new biometric passport

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More than 300,000 Republic of China (ROC) nationals have applied for their first passports in person so far this year, with the new biometric passports contributing to Taiwan’s inclusion as a candidate for the US’ visa-waiver program, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the in-person passport application procedure was...


30 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]

US Visa Waiver Program is Taiwan’s sheet to ride

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US Visa Waiver Program is Taiwan’s ticket to ride

(CNA photos)
  • Publication Date:12/31/2011
  • Source: Taiwan Today
  • By  Nick du Toit

On Dec. 22, ROC nationals received their best-ever Christmas gift when Eric H. Madison, acting...

29 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]

Number of in-person pass applications rises: unfamiliar ministry

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Taipei, Dec. 29 (CNA) More than 300,000 Republic of China citizens have applied for their first passports in person so far this year, with the new biometric passports contributing to Taiwan's inclusion as a candidate for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), a Foreign Ministry official said Thursday....

29 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]

US Delegation to Visit Taiwan to Finalize Visa Waiver Review

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U.S. Delegation to Visit Taiwan to Finalize Visa Waiver Review



A delegation from the U.S will be sent to Taiwan early next year to finalize the review of the U.S Visa Waiver Program (VWP) in which Taiwan has been named a candidate for inclusion.

In an announcement on December...

27 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]

Taiwan anticipating to acquire US visa-waiver analysis organisation soon

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Taipei, Dec. 27 (CNA) A delegation from the United States Department of Homeland Security will soon visit Taiwan to evaluate the country's bid for entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.

Although there is no timetable for the...


26 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]

Taiwan Nominated as Candidate on US Visa-Waiver Program

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Taipei, Dec. 26, 2011 (CENS)--Taiwan has been listed as a candidate on the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP), according to the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).

The nomination means that Taiwan is expected to be officially granted the U.S. visa-free privilege in the near future, which may be realized...

26 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]

Airline bonds convene on US visa-waiver module candidacy

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Shares in China Airlines Ltd (CAL, 中華航空) and EVA Airways (長榮航空) staged a rally in heavy trading yesterday on high hopes that admission into the US’ Visa Waiver Program (VWP) could increase visitor numbers to that country and lift airlines’ profits, dealers said.

CAL closed up 6.17 percent at NT$12.90 with...