Taiwan to be granted visa-free entry into the BVI

British Virgin Islands: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei, Taiwan said that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will be the 125th country or region to grant visa-free entry or landing visas to Taiwan passport holders, according to a report on the BVInews.com. The details and when the privilege will take effect, however, will be announced after negotiations with the BVI government, the MOFA said in a press statement.

The visa-free entry scheme should boost bilateral ties, increase cultural exchanges and encourage tourism, the statement said.

Although the BVI consists of a small population of 25,000, its tourism and financial service industries have made it one of the most thriving economic areas in the Caribbean, according to the MOFA.