Macedonia renews visa-free treatment for Taiwanese


Taipei, April 3 (CNA) Macedonia has decided to continue its visa-free treatment for Taiwanese nationals, effective April 1, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.

The move extends the visa-free privileges for Taiwanese passport holders for another five years, the ministry said in a statement.

Macedonia first began granting Taiwanese nationals visa-free privileges April 1, 2012 for a one-year period, the ministry said.

The renewed visa exemption will continue to make it more convenient for Taiwanese passport holders traveling to Macedonia for business or tourism, the ministry said, welcoming the Balkan country's decision.

Taiwanese nationals now enjoy visa-free treatment or landing visas from 132 countries and territories, according to the ministry.