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Taiwan visa requirements by passport

Holders of 82 passports can enter Taiwan without applying at an embassy: 65 visa-free, 2 with a visa on arrival and 15 with an eVisa. The other 116 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Taiwan, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official Taiwan eVisa website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Taiwan.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

visawebapp.boca.gov.tw

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan) (checked 9 October 2026)

Visas and permits that Taiwan accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Taiwan with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permitgives eTA · 30d

    Passports: Only Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam

    Apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate; your visa or residence card may even have expired less than 10 years ago. 30-day stay; never employed as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan. Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea and New Zealand documents also accepted.

    Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan)

Entry rules for Taiwan by passport

Visa free65 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival2 passports

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

eVisa15 passports

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 116 passports

Taiwan entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Taiwan without a visa?

Holders of 65 passports can enter Taiwan visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tuvalu, United Kingdom, United States and Vatican City.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?

Holders of these 2 passports can get a visa on arrival in Taiwan: Hong Kong and Macau. A fee may apply.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Taiwan?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominica, Ecuador, Haiti, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, visawebapp.boca.gov.tw; other sites add service fees.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Taiwan?

Yes, for some passports. Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam passport holders who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with an online eTA for up to 30 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Taiwan entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Taiwan's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.