Visa

Foreign nationals may obtain visas to enter Taiwan if they hold foreign passports or travel documents valid for more than six months for the following purposes: sightseeing, business, family visits, study or training, medical treatment, or other legitimate activities.

Visa Exempt Entry for Nationals from 64 Countries

A visa to enter Taiwan is not required for passport holders from 64 countries, and stays of up to 30-90 days are permitted. For more information, please

visit: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html

PERMITS STAYS OF UP TO 14-90 DAYS
Up to 90 days	Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Island, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia(effective till March 31, 2025), Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu, the United Kingdom, the United States of America*, and Vatican City State
Up to 30 days	Belize, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia*, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Singapore
Up to 14 days	Nationals of the kingdom of Thailand (effective till July 31, 2023), except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days. Nationals of Brunei (effective till July 31, 2023), except those holding diplomatic or official/ service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days. In addition, those holding a Brunei Certificate of Identity are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days. Nationals of Philippines (effective till July 31, 2023), except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days.

E-Visa

Taiwan has launched an “E-Visa” to better serve delegates. An E-Visa can be obtained easily at low cost. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for an E-Visa. There is no need to travel to an ROC overseas mission. Delegates can apply and pay the required fee online and also receive their E-Visa.

Online Visa: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_EVISA/

NATIONALS OF TH4E FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN E-VISA
Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Kiribati, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Turkiye, United Arab Emirates, Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Remarks

Those who have entered Taiwan visa-free for purposes that do not require a permit—such as engaging in tourism, visiting friends or relatives, attending social events, conducting business, attending exhibitions, and engaging in fact-finding missions or international exchanges—who then intend to engage in activities that, according to the laws and regulations of relevant agencies, do require a permit must still obtain such a permit. Those who intend to enter Taiwan for purposes that require qualifications, such as religious work, must obtain a visa from an ROC overseas mission before entering Taiwan.
According to Article 14 of the Regulations for Exit of Draftees, a draftee who has maintained his household registration in Taiwan must enter into and depart from Taiwan with his ROC passport; a person who is subject to conscription and enters into Taiwan with a foreign passport will be restricted from departing Taiwan.
Before arriving in Taiwan, please complete an online immigration arrival card ( https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/webacard/ ) on the website of the National Immigration Agency.