Taiwan adds New Zealand to e-Gate program

2025/12/04

New Zealand nationals can enter Taiwan using the country’s e-Gate system starting Nov. 29, according to the National Immigration Agency.
 
The news was announced by Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang during a ceremony held the same day in Kaohsiung City. Director Christopher Langley of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office Taipei was also in attendance, as were representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Tourism Administration.
 
According to the NIA, the move is in response to the New Zealand government’s decision to grant Taiwanese nationals access to its automated customs clearance services starting Oct. 13, and follows similar actions by the U.S., South Korea, Australia, Italy, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia.
 
The NIA said eligible New Zealand nationals have the option to enter Taiwan through 121 e-Gates units at the country’s ports and international airports. The reciprocal immigration services will further facilitate closer bilateral exchanges, the agency added.
 
The MOFA welcomed the development and said the new measure reflects the close bilateral ties and will improve the travel experience for Taiwanese and New Zealanders.
 
In a post on its official Facebook page, the NZCIOT said it expects the new arrangement to bring more tourism, business and people-to-people connections between the two sides.
 
Official statistics show that the two countries average around 60,000 visits per year, the MOI said, adding that it will continue to promote reciprocal use of e-Gates with other countries to enable Taiwan nationals to travel overseas with greater convenience and dignity while attracting more foreign visitors to Taiwan.


Source: Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)