In recent passport news, it was reported that Taiwan wished to be considered eligible for visa-free entry to the United States. That would mean that Taiwan citizens with valid passports would be able to travel to the US without need for a visa. This new passport policy would go into effect in 2011. Taiwan is anxious to get this passport initiative into effect and passport officials have been putting all of the components together so that this passport resolution is passed. As part of the visa-waiver program requirements, Taiwan will agree to exchange information on stolen or counterfeit passports, on terrorists and will collaborate to fighting global crime.
Taiwan must satisfy the conditions mentioned above before the US would consider them for the visa-waiver program (VWP). Taiwan passport officials claim that there is a need for a visa-waiver program with the US due to the extensive flow of passport holders between Taiwan and the US. Taiwan was recently granted visa-free privileges in parts of Europe. Issues with granting Taiwan visa-free privileges include visa refusal rates, cases of overstay in the US and a passport application and issuance procedure that requires potential travelers to apply for passports and visas in person.
Taiwan is putting in place new procedures that will require visa applicants to complete their passport applications in person. This new passport application practice is scheduled to begin March 1, 2011. Taiwanese passport officials recently met with the US Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC to discuss this new passport proposal. Currently 96 countries / regions across the globe grant Taiwanese passport holders visa exemptions.
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