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As the number of visa-free countries for Taiwan increases, traveling abroad has become more convenient. However, some individuals take advantage of this ease by entering and exiting a single country too frequently for illegal activities, resulting in denied entry. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has specifically issued a statement noting that visa-free status does not necessarily guarantee entry into another country. Customs officials have the right to inquire about a traveler’s itinerary upon arrival, and failure to meet regulations may lead to being turned away or deported. Below are seven common situations where travelers with visa-free access are still denied entry. Please pay close attention.

● No Clear Travel Plan, Such as Unbooked Accommodation
When going through customs, travelers are often required to provide the phone number and address of their hotel or homestay on the entry form. Failure to fill this out may cause delays at immigration or even result in being turned away.
● Flight Duration Exceeds Visa-on-Arrival Limit
Although the destination is a visa-free country, some still require a visa-on-arrival. Generally, visa-on-arrival is limited to around 30–60 days, so the flight duration should not exceed the permitted stay in that country.
● Drug Trafficking, Prostitution, and Other Illegal Activities
Any universally recognized illegal activity is not allowed, including the previously discussed issue of “birth tourism in the U.S.,” which is also considered unlawful and may lead to deportation.
● Carrying Excessive or Insufficient Cash or Professional Equipment, Raising Suspicions of Activities Incompatible with Visa-Free Travel
● Damaged Passport
Passport content that has been torn, altered, or has insufficient blank pages may result in denial of entry.
● Excessive Number of Entries
Frequent entries may lead to being suspected of conducting business activities locally and subsequently being turned away.
● Carrying Excessive Goods
In the past, a Taiwanese woman traveling to New Zealand was questioned after carrying 300–400 facial masks in her carry-on luggage and was later deemed to be engaging in sales activities, resulting in denied entry.

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