By Anli Hung
The British Trade and Cultural Office this Monday announced that Taiwan passport holders can enjoy six months visa-free privileges for travel, visit, study or business trip beginning March 3, 2009.
The new rule was based on a global examination made by UK Border Agency on visa regulations in 2007 and 2008.
David Campbell, director of the Taipei-based British Trade & Cultural Office (BTCO), said that visa-free measures will provide benefits to both countries because of frequent business. "Taiwan was the only country that gained admittance to Britain's visa-waiver programme in the recent review." He added.
The Office reminds Taiwanese that when entering the UK, visa-free visitors should bring necessary certificates such as round-trip plane tickets, bank statements, invitations and letters sent by sponsors, schools or business in their carry-on baggage for inspection.
According to the BTCO, about 28,000 visas were issued last year. It is expected that 6,000-8,000 a year will be issued from next month.
David Lin, the administrative deputy minister of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the UK is the first country in the West to issue visa-free access to Taiwanese.
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