On October 2, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation
with the Secretary of State, designated Taiwan for participation in the
Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This designation will enable eligible
citizens, nationals and passport holders from Taiwan to apply for
admission to the United States at a U.S. port of entry as a nonimmigrant
alien. Individuals participating in VWP, who are otherwise eligible for
admission, will be able to enter the U.S. for a period of ninety days
or less for business or pleasure without having to first obtain a
nonimmigrant visa.
The addition of Taiwan to the Visa Waiver Program will take effect on
November 1, 2012, when a rule is published in the Federal Register
updating the list of countries designated for participation in the
program.
