Originally Posted by
BuBu4
i was reading something like taiwan wants GE holders to pay just like how Taiwanese people who apply for GE has to pay $100.
i guess its only fair that way.
Originally Posted by
hayzel7773
Taiwan foreign policy is one of reciprocity. Since the US charges Taiwanese $100USD+Interview+Online App for Global Entry, Taiwan implemented the same policy for GE holders applying for Egate(albeit you pay NT$3000, which is roughly 100USD)
Right. I think TW is fully entitled to charge the NT$3000.
It is just crazy how fast and easy eGate application is for the locals and how hard it is for US people to even get GE. eGate is a lot more efficient than GE.
Now, I wonder how well that facial recognition will work for foreigners. You know many Taiwanese think all the foreigners look alike