Advanced registration eliminated ahead of peak travel period

Qualified travelers include Taiwan passport or ARC holders, pass comes with lifetime validity

Wuhan virus outbreak prompts Taiwan to close e-Gates to all foreign arrivals beginning Feb. 7

Taiwanese citizens among 8 nationalities eligible for eGates in Rome, Italys two airports

Australians with at least six months validity remaining in their passport may enroll in the program

Australian joins South Korea and US in Taiwan's automated customs system

Areciprocal agreement on electronic customs clearance services between Taiwan and South Korea will soon take effect, says a Korean official

Chinese military may have access to data on Taiwans e-Gate system through pre-installed backdoors

Likewise, US nationals will be able to use Taiwan's e-Gate system for speedy immigration clearance at airports.

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