Taiwan visa and entry requirements

Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) lists the nationalities eligible for visa-exempt entry — up to 90 days for countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, up to 30 days for Malaysia, Singapore and some others, and 14 days for Brunei, Oman, the Philippines and Thailand. It lists other nationalities as eligible for an eVisa when they meet the relevant criteria, and says foreign nationals not eligible for an eVisa apply at a Taiwan overseas mission. Nationals of India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam can apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate if they meet its requirements.

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Visas & entry authorisations

eVisa

Fee
1,600 TWD
Processing
—
Validity
90 days
Stay per entry
30 days
Entries
single

BOCA says the eVisa application fee is NT$1,600, plus an NT$46 processing fee for the online credit card payment (NT$1,646 in total). A BOCA notice gives the eVisa processing time as about three working days.

When to apply: The Bureau of Consular Affairs recommends applying at least 7 days before the date of travel.

Apply on the official site Verified Oct 7, 2026 · boca.gov.tw · boca.gov.tw says NT$1,632 in total (visa fee and card processing fee)

Entry requirements

Passport validity

BOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry, and that US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · boca.gov.twCompare every country

Vaccinations

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  • Polio (Proof of oral or inactivated polio vaccination received within the past year) — BOCA says applicants for Taiwan (ROC) visas who have resided in or visited Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Chad, Laos or South Sudan for four weeks or more within the past year must provide proof of having received the oral or inactivated polio vaccine within the past year.
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · visawebapp.boca.gov.twCompare every country

Travel insurance

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Taiwan. The UK government advises appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

Verified Oct 4, 2026 · gov.uk

Onward or return ticket

Required

BOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a confirmed return air or sea ticket, or a ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for the departure flight.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · boca.gov.tw

Proof of funds

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement for all visitors, or an amount. BOCA says holders of Brunei, Philippines and Thailand passports entering visa-free must have proof of a hotel booking, their host or sponsor's contact information and sufficient travel funds.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · boca.gov.tw

Arrival cards & declarations

Required
  • Taiwan Arrival Card — The National Immigration Agency's TWAC site says the arrival card is to be submitted by foreign nationals without an Alien Resident Certificate, resident visa or diplomatic ID card, by people of the Mainland Area and of Hong Kong and Macau holding multiple entry and exit permits, and by nationals without household registration; submission is free, within 7 days before arrival. (within 7 days before arrival) twac.immigration.gov.tw
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · twac.immigration.gov.tw · gov.uk says Submit the TWAC within three days before arrivalCompare every country

Staying past your permitted stay

Fine: 10,000 to 50,000 TWD

A national without household registration in the Taiwan Area, or a foreigner, who overstays a visit or residence is fined NT$10,000 to 50,000. The National Immigration Agency may prohibit the entry of a foreigner who has overstayed, for at least 1 year and no more than 7 years from the day after the foreigner left.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · law.moj.gov.tw · Immigration ActCompare every country

Other compulsory government charges

  • Airport service fee for departing air passengers (出境航空旅客機場服務費) — 750 TWD per person per trip. Included in the air ticket.

    Passengers departing on civil aircraft pay an airport service fee, which the airline collects in the airfare: NT$750 per person from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, and NT$1,000 per person from 1 September 2028. Children under 2 are exempt.

    Exemptions: Children under 2 years of age.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · law.moj.gov.tw · 出境航空旅客機場服務費收費及作業辦法Compare every country

Customs & currency

The UK government says to declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is higher than NT$100,000 or US$10,000.

  • The UK government says not to bring animal products into Taiwan without authorisation, that you may face a heavy fine if caught, and that customs officials have increased inspections because of African Swine Fever in pork products.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.uk

Country in a nutshell

Currency
New Taiwan dollar (TWD, NT$)
Safety — Generally safe
The UK government says crime rates are extremely low in Taiwan, and the Government of Canada says violent crime is rare but petty crime such as pickpocketing occurs. The UK says the typhoon season normally runs from May to November and that earthquakes are a risk.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.uk · archived copy
Power plugs
A, B · 110V 60Hz
Emergency numbers
Police: 110 · Fire and ambulance: 119
Time zone
UTC+8
International Driving Permit

Taiwan's Road Traffic Safety Rules (article 55) say holders of a valid international driving permit issued by a reciprocating country may drive without having it endorsed during a short stay of up to 30 days, and that those staying longer than 30 days must have it endorsed by a motor vehicles office; the endorsement lasts at most one year, or until the original licence or the stay or residence document expires if that is sooner. Article 55-1 says a valid official driving licence issued by a foreign government or area may be used in Taiwan on the principle of reciprocity, for the equivalent class of vehicle.

Verified Oct 10, 2026 · law.moj.gov.tw Compare every country
Tap water
not for drinking. Use bottled

Best time to visit

No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. The Government of Canada says the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from May to June and that typhoons usually occur between May and November; the UK government gives the same typhoon season.

Tips & warnings

BOCA says visa-exempt visitors need a confirmed return ticket, or a ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for the departure flight.

The UK government says the typhoon season in Taiwan normally runs from May to November, with a risk of road blockages and landslides after typhoons, and advises monitoring the Central Weather Administration and being flexible with your itinerary; Canada's travel advice says typhoons usually occur between May and November.

The UK government says not to bring animal products into Taiwan without authorisation, that you may face a heavy fine if caught, and that customs officials have increased inspections because of African Swine Fever in pork products.

The National Immigration Agency's TWAC site says submission of the Taiwan Arrival Card is free and to complete and submit it within 7 days before arrival; the UK and Canadian travel advice say within 3 days before arrival.

Visa requirements by nationality

PassportsVisas & entry authorisationsMax stay
AfghanistanEmbassy visa—
AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AlgeriaEmbassy visa—
AndorraVisa-free90 days
AngolaEmbassy visa—
Antigua and BarbudaEmbassy visa—
ArgentinaEmbassy visa—
ArmeniaeVisa—
AustraliaVisa-free90 days
AustriaVisa-free90 days
AzerbaijanEmbassy visa—
BahamasEmbassy visa—
BahraineVisa30 days
BangladeshEmbassy visa—
BarbadosEmbassy visa—
BelarusEmbassy visa—
BelgiumVisa-free90 days
BelizeVisa-free30 days
BeninEmbassy visa—
BhutanEmbassy visa—
BoliviaEmbassy visa—
Bosnia and HerzegovinaeVisa30 days
BotswanaEmbassy visa—
BrazilEmbassy visa—
BruneiVisa-free14 days
BulgariaVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoEmbassy visa—
BurundiEmbassy visa—
Cabo VerdeEmbassy visa—
CambodiaEmbassy visa—
CameroonEmbassy visa—
CanadaVisa-free90 days
Central African RepublicEmbassy visa—
ChadEmbassy visa—
ChileVisa-free90 days
ColombiaeVisa—
ComorosEmbassy visa—
Costa RicaEmbassy visa—
Côte d'IvoireEmbassy visa—
CroatiaVisa-free90 days
CubaEmbassy visa—
CyprusVisa-free90 days
CzechiaVisa-free90 days
Democratic Republic of the CongoEmbassy visa—
DenmarkVisa-free90 days
DjiboutiEmbassy visa—
DominicaeVisa30 days
Dominican RepublicVisa-free30 days
EcuadoreVisa30 days
EgyptEmbassy visa—
El SalvadorEmbassy visa—
Equatorial GuineaEmbassy visa—
EritreaEmbassy visa—
EstoniaVisa-free90 days
EswatiniVisa-free90 days
EthiopiaEmbassy visa—
FijiEmbassy visa—
FinlandVisa-free90 days
FranceVisa-free90 days
GabonEmbassy visa—
GambiaEmbassy visa—
GeorgiaEmbassy visa—
GermanyVisa-free90 days
GhanaEmbassy visa—
GreeceVisa-free90 days
GrenadaEmbassy visa—
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
GuineaEmbassy visa—
Guinea-BissauEmbassy visa—
GuyanaEmbassy visa—
HaitieVisa30 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
Hong KongeVisa30 days
HungaryVisa-free90 days
IcelandVisa-free90 days
IndiaETA14 days
IndonesiaETA14 days
IranEmbassy visa—
IraqEmbassy visa—
IrelandVisa-free90 days
IsraelVisa-free90 days
ItalyVisa-free90 days
JamaicaEmbassy visa—
JapanVisa-free90 days
JordanEmbassy visa—
KazakhstaneVisa—
KenyaEmbassy visa—
KiribatiEmbassy visa—
KosovoVisa-free90 days
KuwaiteVisa30 days
KyrgyzstanEmbassy visa—
LaosETA14 days
LatviaVisa-free90 days
LebanonEmbassy visa—
LesothoEmbassy visa—
LiberiaEmbassy visa—
LibyaEmbassy visa—
LiechtensteinVisa-free90 days
LithuaniaVisa-free90 days
LuxembourgVisa-free90 days
MacaueVisa30 days
MadagascarEmbassy visa—
MalawiEmbassy visa—
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
MaldivesEmbassy visa—
MaliEmbassy visa—
MaltaVisa-free90 days
Marshall IslandsVisa-free90 days
MauritaniaEmbassy visa—
MauritiuseVisa30 days
MexicoEmbassy visa—
MicronesiaEmbassy visa—
MoldovaEmbassy visa—
MonacoVisa-free90 days
MongoliaEmbassy visa—
MontenegroeVisa30 days
MoroccoEmbassy visa—
MozambiqueEmbassy visa—
MyanmarETA14 days
NamibiaEmbassy visa—
NauruEmbassy visa—
NepalEmbassy visa—
NetherlandsVisa-free90 days
New ZealandVisa-free90 days
NicaraguaEmbassy visa—
NigerEmbassy visa—
NigeriaEmbassy visa—
North KoreaEmbassy visa—
North MacedoniaVisa-free90 days
NorwayVisa-free90 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
PakistanEmbassy visa—
PalauVisa-free90 days
PalestineEmbassy visa—
PanamaeVisa30 days
Papua New GuineaEmbassy visa—
ParaguayVisa-free90 days
PerueVisa30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
PolandVisa-free90 days
PortugalVisa-free90 days
QatareVisa30 days
Republic of the CongoEmbassy visa—
RomaniaVisa-free90 days
RussiaeVisa30 days
RwandaEmbassy visa—
Saint Kitts and NevisVisa-free30 days
Saint LuciaVisa-free30 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
SamoaEmbassy visa—
San MarinoVisa-free90 days
São Tomé and PríncipeEmbassy visa—
Saudi ArabiaeVisa30 days
SenegalEmbassy visa—
SerbiaEmbassy visa—
SeychellesEmbassy visa—
Sierra LeoneEmbassy visa—
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
SlovakiaVisa-free90 days
SloveniaVisa-free90 days
Solomon IslandsEmbassy visa—
SomaliaEmbassy visa—
South AfricaEmbassy visa—
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
South SudanEmbassy visa—
SpainVisa-free90 days
Sri LankaEmbassy visa—
SudanEmbassy visa—
SurinameEmbassy visa—
SwedenVisa-free90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free90 days
SyriaEmbassy visa—
TaiwanFree movement—
TajikistanEmbassy visa—
TanzaniaEmbassy visa—
ThailandVisa-free14 days
Timor-LesteEmbassy visa—
TogoEmbassy visa—
TongaEmbassy visa—
Trinidad and TobagoEmbassy visa—
TunisiaEmbassy visa—
TurkeyeVisa30 days
TurkmenistanEmbassy visa—
TuvaluVisa-free90 days
UgandaEmbassy visa—
UkraineEmbassy visa—
United Arab EmirateseVisa30 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
UruguayEmbassy visa—
UzbekistaneVisa—
VanuatuEmbassy visa—
Vatican CityVisa-free90 days
VenezuelaEmbassy visa—
VietnamETA14 days
YemenEmbassy visa—
ZambiaEmbassy visa—
ZimbabweEmbassy visa—

Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.

No official page we read states the rule for 1 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: China.

Japan75 of 199 passports visa-free · 3 eVisa/ETASouth Korea23 of 199 passports visa-free · 88 eVisa/ETAHong Kong148 of 199 passports visa-free · 2 eVisa/ETAPhilippines162 of 199 passports visa-free · 1 eVisa/ETA

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Taiwan?

Not if your nationality is on BOCA's visa-exempt list: countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States get up to 90 days; Belize, Malaysia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore and the Dominican Republic get up to 30 days; and Brunei, Oman, the Philippines and Thailand get up to 14 days. BOCA lists Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and others as eligible for an eVisa when they meet the relevant criteria. Nationals of India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam can apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate if they meet its requirements, such as holding certain visas or residence certificates. Foreign nationals not eligible for an eVisa apply at a Taiwan overseas mission.

How long can US citizens stay in Taiwan?

BOCA lists the United States among the countries eligible for visa-exempt entry for up to 90 days, says US nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay, and requires a confirmed return ticket, or an onward ticket and a visa for the next destination. It says the stay starts from the day after arrival and is not extendable.

Can mainland Chinese citizens visit Taiwan?

No official source we could read states the entry rules for mainland Chinese citizens.

Do Hong Kong and Macao residents need a visa for Taiwan?

Taiwan's National Immigration Agency FAQ refers to Hong Kong or Macao residents applying online for an entry permit and entry registration form (網簽). No official source we could read states its eligibility rules or the length of stay.

Do I need an onward ticket to enter Taiwan visa-free?

Yes. BOCA lists a confirmed return air or sea ticket, or a ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for the departure flight, among the requirements for visa-exempt entry.

Sources & verification

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