AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorking Holiday & ETA Updates: New Zealand published special Working Holiday requirements for citizens of 11 countries (including Taiwan) and also released a full 45-country eligibility list for 2026. Australia, meanwhile, says citizens of 34 countries can use an Electronic Travel Authority instead of a visa, with benefits for visiting family, taking holidays, and certain business trips. Visa-Free Travel Surge to China: China reported 499 million inbound/outbound passenger trips in the first eight months of 2026, with 23.72 million foreign entries under visa-free rules (77.6% of all foreign arrivals). Taipei Travel Disruption Watch: A rat spotted at Taipei Dome during a baseball game reignited debate over sanitation and disinfection plans ahead of the mayoral election. Culture for Visitors: Taiwan’s Culture Minister announced a Taiwan International Comics Festival for 2027, curated by British comics historian Paul Gravett, with the inaugural event planned for Taichung. On-the-ground Taiwan Itinerary: A new travel piece highlights “seeing Taiwan by train” from Taichung to Taitung, pitching rail travel as an easy way to catch scenery. Airline Comfort Perk: EVA Air’s Premium Economy route expansion to Washington D.C. is paired with a new Hunter x Formia amenity kit for long-haul passengers.
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