The Republic of Macedonia has granted Republic of China passport holders visa-waiver privileges, a move that began April 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Macedonia is the 127th country or region to have granted Taiwanese people visa-free or landing visa status, according to a press statement released by the ministry.
In Macedonia's case, however, the program will last only until March 31, 2013 in the initial stage, said ministry spokesman James Chang.
“We will strive to make the privilege a lasting one,” he said.
The country is so far one of the few countries in the world that grants Taiwan visa-wavier privileges based on a one-year term.
It will apply to Taiwanese nationals with a six-month passport validity intending to enter the southeastern European country for a stay of up to 90 days within a six-month period.
The visa waiver is expected to enhance bilateral exchanges in the fields of economics, culture, technology and tourism, the press statement said.
