Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says that it’s making headway in creating a travel bubble with one of its allies: the Pacific nation of Palau. But the foreign ministry says that nothing is finalized, because there are still many prevention measures to consider.
International travel has largely ground to a halt in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Taiwan’s tourism bureau is hoping to turn things around by creating a travel bubble with Palau.
Palau’s Ministry of Health says that there are no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in Palau. Taiwan has also had no domestic infections since mid-May.
Initial plans for the travel bubble with Palau would only apply to tour groups. A negative COVID-19 test would be required for all travelers.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Harry Tseng says he has high expectations that the travel bubble will become a reality. He says that Palauan President Tommy Remengesau Jr. was the one who first proposed a travel bubble with Taiwan.