Focus Taiwan
Date: 06/24/2020
By: Han Ting-ting, Wu Hsin-yun and Matthew Mazzetta

Taipei, June 24 (CNA) Taiwan will begin allowing foreign nationals to apply to enter the country for reasons other than tourism and social visits starting June 29, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Wednesday.

The partial easing of border controls imposed on March 19 is based on recent trends in the global COVID-19 pandemic, and to meet commercial and trade demand and humanitarian considerations, the CECC said at its weekly press briefing.

The policy will allow foreign nationals to apply for entry to Taiwan for reasons other than tourism and social visits, the CECC said.

According to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), valid reasons for travel under the new policy will include internships and training programs; attendance at international conferences or trade shows; international exchange programs; volunteering; missionary activities; youth exchanges; and job searching.    [FULL  STORY]