Taiwan is putting an end to its quarantine by October 15

The Asian island nation joins its neighbours, following suit by removing almost all travel restrictions

The head of the country’s Central Epidemic Command Center today announced hotel quarantine will be gone in a matter of weeks

Taiwan will move to a “0+7″ system.

This means visitors will need to self-monitor using daily rapid tests for the first week of their arrival.

Taiwan has required three days of hotel quarantine since the country began a staged reopening on September 12.

Meanwhile, returning to visa-free entry for visitors from Australia, New Zealand, the US and Canada, the EU “and diplomatic allies” will be accepted again too.

Wang, CECC head, has previously noted most countries around the world have opened their borders to promote “economic and social activities and international exchanges.” 

Taiwan’s China Airlines, EVA AIR and Starlux are reported to be eager to ramp up international flights.

Although, according to executive traveller, it now looks less likely that Qantas will make good on the prospect of direct flights to Taipei.