Visitors to Taiwan must obtain a visa or authorization in advance unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.

All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months (except citizens of Japan and the United States who are only required to hold a passport valid for the entire duration of stay).

Taiwan has special entry requirements to current or former nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC, commonly known as China) who reside or previously resided in Mainland China. Furthermore, nationals of certain countries must follow different requirements for applications of visitor visas.

Taiwan's immigration system separates work rights and rights of abode from visas. Work rights are regulated though Work Permits issued by the Workforce Development Agency, while Resident Certificates issued by the National Immigration Agency control residence rights. Talent Taiwan was created in 2023 to provide a single agency that could provide advice across all such aspects.

Entry requirements TWAC (Taiwan Arrival Card) Before entering Taiwan, all visitors are required to submit a TWAC online, which provides personal information and trip details, to Taiwan immigration.

The TWAC must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Taiwan, to avoid unnecessary delays during immigration clearance. It is free of charge and is not a visa, so visitors may have different requirements according to their nationality.

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Right of abode

Although the ROC has only one type of nationality, not all ROC nationals have the right of abode in Taiwan. Under the Immigration Act, only those with household registration in Taiwan (nationals with household registration, or NWHRs) have the right of abode in Taiwan and can enter Taiwan without prior authorisation. Holding one of the documents listed below is sufficient to demonstrate such status:

A Taiwan passport with the individual's National Identification Card number on the biodata page; Valid National Identification Card, household registration certificate, or household registration certificate transcript accompanied by a valid Taiwan passport without National ID number on the biodata page.

ROC nationals without household registration in Taiwan (NWOHRs) are ineligible to receive a National Identification Card and their passport would not contain their National ID number. To enter Taiwan, one must, in addition to a Taiwan passport, hold one of the following documents:

A valid or expired entry permit affixed on the passport; or, A Taiwanese Resident Certificate.

NWOHRs holding documentation listed below can obtain an entry permit on arrival: An added signing on the passport stating one's overseas Chinese status, or a letter stating such status; or A long-term residence (type F-2) or permanent residence (type F-5) Certificate of Alien Registration issued by South Korea.

Alternatively, they may enter Taiwan with their non-ROC passports without prior authorization if they also have nationalities of a visa-exempt country.

NWOHRs are subject to immigration control while in Taiwan, and can only remain in Taiwan for a limited time authorized by the entry permit or the immigration officer. Those without any of the above-listed documents will be denied entry to Taiwan.

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Taiwan for stays up to the duration listed below. Extensions are not possible except for citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom, who may apply to extend the stay from 90 days to 180 days in accordance with the principle of .Notice for British & Canadian Passport Holders Who Entered Taiwan Visa-Free and Are Applying for an Extension of Stay Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China.

Visitors must also meet the following requirements unless mentioned otherwise: hold a passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry. passport is not an emergency, temporary or other informal passports or travel documents. a confirmed return air/sea ticket or air/sea ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure flight.

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1 — Effective until 31 March 2030. 2 — Effective until 31 July 2027. 3 — Persons born in mainland China are not eligible. 4 — Persons born in Afghanistan, mainland China, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen are not eligible. 5 — Only for persons who acquired Marshallese citizenship at birth. 6 — For British citizens only. 7 — Diplomatic, official and service passports are not eligible. 8 — Brunei Certificate of Identity holders are also eligible. 9 — Emergency passports are eligible. A — After arrival, may apply to extend stay from 90 days to 180 days for free. B — May still apply for an e-Visa if intended stay is longer than 14 days. C — Vessel/aircraft crew members or service personnel intending to board to report for duty are not eligible. D — Must also provide proof of accommodation (hotel) booking, host/sponsor's contact information and sufficient travel funds. E — Passports are only required to be valid for the intended period of stay.

Date of visa changesVisa exemption

1 January 1995: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States 1 May 1995: Portugal, Spain and Sweden 1 January 1997: Italy 8 December 1997: Greece 1 January 2001: Switzerland 1 May 2001: Singapore 1 January 2002: Norway 1 October 2002: Finland and Liechtenstein 1 November 2002: Malaysia 25 January 2003: South Korea 1 April 2003: Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Malta and Monaco 1 September 2007: Czech Republic 1 October 2008: Poland and Slovakia 1 November 2008: Hungary 21 November 2008: Lithuania 1 December 2008: Estonia 7 January 2009: Latvia 15 February 2009: Slovenia 28 September 2009: Holy See 11 November 2010: Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania 11 August 2011: Israel 10 September 2012: Croatia 1 June 2014: Andorra and San Marino 1 January 2016: Chile 1 August 2016: Brunei (effective until 31 July 2026) (resumed) and Thailand (extension) (effective until 31 July 2026) 1 December 2016: Brunei Certificate of Identity 12 July 2017: Belize, Dominican Republic, El Salvador (cancelled since 12 December 2018), Guatemala, Haiti (cancelled since 13 February 2026), Honduras, Nicaragua (cancelled since 10 March 2026), Paraguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia 1 November 2017: Philippines (effective until 31 July 2026) 21 May 2018: North Macedonia (effective until 31 March 2030) 1 June 2018: Nauru (cancelled since 1 May 2026), Tuvalu 6 September 2018: Russia (effective until 31 July 2022) 19 November 2018: Marshall Islands 1 December 2018: Palau 1 June 2019: Eswatini 1 December 2024: Albania, Kosovo 1 May 2026: Oman

Cancelled: 1 December 1994: BruneiWas cancelled from 1 December 1994 (was resumed in 2016) March 2010: Costa Rica (was applied from 1 January 1998) 12 December 2018: El Salvador (was applied from 12 July 2017) 1 August 2022: Russia (was applied from 6 September 2018) 13 February 2026: Haiti (was applied from 12 July 2017, resumed between 2−31 March 2026) 10 March 2026: Nicaragua (was applied from 12 July 2017) 1 April 2026: Haiti (was applied from 2 March 2026) 1 May 2026: Nauru (was applied from 1 June 2018)

Visa on arrival 15 May 2013: Turkey (cancelled in January 2026)

e-Visa 12 January 2016: Belize (visa-free from 12 July 2017), Brunei (visa-free from 1 August 2016), Burkina Faso (cancelled), Colombia (cancelled), Dominican Republic (visa-free from 12 July 2017), Ecuador, El Salvador (cancelled), Eswatini (visa-free since Jun 1 2019), Guatemala (visa-free from 12 July 2017), Haiti, Honduras (visa-free from 12 July 2017), Kiribati (cancelled), Marshall Islands (visa-free from 19 November 2018), Mauritius, Nauru (cancelled), Nicaragua (cancelled), North Macedonia (visa-free from 21 May 2018), Palau (visa-free from 1 December 2018), Panama, Paraguay (visa-free from 12 July 2017), Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis (visa-free from 12 July 2017), Saint Lucia (visa-free from 12 July 2017), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (visa-free from 12 July 2017), São Tomé and Príncipe (cancelled), Solomon Islands (cancelled), Turkey, and Tuvalu (visa-free from 1 June 2018) 7 October 2016: Bahrain, Dominica, Kuwait, Montenegro, Oman (visa-free from 1 May 2026), Philippines (visa-free from 1 November 2017), Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates 20 November 2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina 30 March 2026: Armenia*, Colombia*, Kazakhstan*, Uzbekistan*(All conditional) 7 July 2026: Russia

APEC Business Travel Card Holders of passports issued by the following countries who possess an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) containing the code "TWN" on the back of the card may enter Taiwan without a visa for business purposes for up to 90 days. ABTCs are issued to nationals of:

ABTCs are also issued to nationals of China and permanent residents of Hong Kong; however, Chinese nationals residing in mainland China are subject to entry restrictions and cannot use the card to enter Taiwan. Chinese nationals permanently residing in Hong Kong are also ineligible and are required to obtain an Exit and Entry Permit.

Visa on arrival Holders of emergency or temporary passports with a validity of more than 6 months issued by visa-exempt countries are eligible for visa on arrival for a fee. The duration of stay is 30 days regardless of nationality and cannot be extended. This measure does not apply to holders of emergency or temporary passports issued by the United States as they are visa exempt.

Visa on arrival is only available at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. For passengers arriving at Taipei Songshan Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport or Taichung Airport, they would be issued a temporary entry permit and will have to apply for a visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) headquarters in Taipei, any of the offices of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan, or the BOCA office at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Passengers without a visa will not be allowed to depart from Taiwan.

Any passenger arriving at a port of entry other than the one listed above will be denied entry.

Electronic visa (e-Visa) Since 12 January 2016, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ROC started to implement the e-Visa Program. Citizens of the following countries can apply for a single-entry e-Visa to visit Taiwan for less than 30 days. Unless mentioned otherwise ,the fee for each application is NT$1,646. On 7 October 2016, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ROC further expanded the list of countries eligible to apply for an e-Visa.

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1 — Diplomatic, official and service passports are not eligible. 2 — Must provide a valid visa or residence permit issued by any Schengen Area member state or the United States. 3 — Effective until 31 March 2027. 4 — Effective until 6 July 2027.

Citizens of the following countries may apply for a single-entry e-Visa for a maximum stay of 30 days if they are visiting with travel agencies designated by the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications:

Also, all foreign nationals except Chinese nationals who are invited by the Taiwanese government to attend international conferences, sports events, trade fairs or other activities organized, co-organized or sponsored by Taiwanese government agencies or certain NGOs are also eligible for an e-Visa. Such applicants must obtain an e-code from their host organizations in Taiwan prior to applying for an e-Visa.

Citizens of the following countries are eligible for a business e-Visa if they have obtained recommendations from the local Taiwan External Trade Development Council since 1 June 2017.