Visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of China (Taiwan) are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on nationals of the Republic of China (Taiwan) who have also established household registration in Taiwan. The law of Taiwan has various distinctions on its nationals' right of abode to its territory for those with or without household registration in Taiwan (NWHR and NWOHR).內政部入出國及移民署全球資訊網 . Immigration.gov.tw (2010-05-31). Retrieved on 2011-09-30.
The nationals with household registration (NWHRs), also referred to as citizens, are eligible to apply for National Identification Card with an ID number, and the ID number is imprinted on the passport's biodata page to signify the holder's status against the nationals without household registration (NWOHRs). As such, holders of passports with a National ID number can travel to more countries and territories without visas than those without.
In terms of the number of countries that its holders may visit without a visa, the Taiwan passport is one of five passports with the most improved rating globally from 2006 to 2016 (20+), but became one of seven passports with the most decreased rating globally from 2016 to 2026 (-4). From 2006 to 2026, the Taiwan passport improved 16 spots overall (16+).
As of 2026, NWHRs had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 134 countries and territories, ranking the Taiwanese passport 31st in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and 1 or 2 blank pages.
Visa requirements for holders of normal passports travelling for tourist purposes:
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days 90 days within any 6-months period. Taiwanese citizens can use 「eGates」 to enter the country. Travelers arriving by cruise ship do not need to apply for a visa in advance.Their visas are processed on board the ship. Travelers on tours organized by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. The itinerary must include one of these southern provinces: Adrar, Béchar, Béni Abbès, Biskra, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Djanet, Djelfa, El Bayadh, El M'Ghair, El Menia, El Oued, Ghardaïa, Illizi, In Guezzam, In Salah, Laghouat, M'Sila, Naâma, Ouargla, Ouled Djellal, Tamanrasset, Timimoun, Tindouf, Touggourt. Those who hold a visa approval certificate in advance can apply for a visa on arrival. 30 days An Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE) is available for Taiwanese passport with a valid entry authorization for the United States of America for a fee of US$200. The maximum duration is 3 months and is for tourism purposes only. Applying for one requires holding a regular passport with a validity period of at least 6 months, a record of at least 1 entry into the United States in the past 2 years, or holding a valid entry permit issued by the United States (ESTA or B2/J/B1/O/P<P1-P2-P3>/E/H-1B visa), and must hold a printed electronic travel authorization approval certificate; Additionally, passport holders can apply for a Travel Certificate issued by Argentina. 120 days Maximum duration of 120 days, limited to sightseeing purposes. Entry from Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) can also be applied for in local currency; The longest is 21 days. and territories 90 days 90 days on each visit in 12-month period. ROC passports without National ID numbers are not accepted unless the holder has permanent residency in another country. The longest is 3 months. For tourism or business purposes only, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) must be applied for in advance through the mobile application "AustralianETA", with a validity period of one year. Only a Republic of China passport holding a Republic of China national identity card number will be issued, and non registered citizens are not allowed to apply unless they have permanent residency in a third country.Migration (IMMI 18/084: Specification of ETA-Eligible Passports) Instrument 2018 May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia. Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Special authorisation required. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 14 days Bahrain International Airport has 12 departure e-gates and 8 arrival e-gates with a total number of 20 e-gates. They require taking photos or fingerprints depending on the directions the machine prompts for passengers. Those currently eligible to use the e-gates are Bahrain citizens and residents with valid passports or valid ID Cards, citizens of GCC Member States with valid passports and visitors with valid multi-entry visas, after a successful first arrival through a physical counter (Does not apply to citizens of Belarus, Iran, Kosovo and North Korea) 30 days Visa-on-arrival fee is US$51 Passengers who are eligible to tourism who holds round-trip air tickets and accommodation booking validations or business purposes and hold round-trip air tickets with a confirmation letter from the Board of Investment of Bangladesh can apply for a visa on arrival. Available at international airports in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet. Passengers holding a cruise booking certificate can stay visa free for up to 24 hours. Passengers who are not departing or transiting from Russia are eligible to apply for a visa upon arrival at Minsk National Airport and must provide proof of sufficient medical expenses. The condition is that proof documents must be submitted 3 working days before the actual date of entry. Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk National Airport if the support. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. Passport with National ID number required. Due to the influence of the Chinese government, Botswana has removed the option for "Taiwan" and requires Taiwanese citizens to choose "China" in order to apply for an electronic visa. Brazilian visas issued before 14 May 2014 were affixed on laissez-passers. 14 days Must be in possession of a regular passport with a validity period of at least 6 months. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 30 days 1 month 30 days 6 months Passport with National ID number issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs required. On arrival from land or overseas eTA required when arriving by air. Online Visa: https://paris.diplomatie.gouv.cf/services/24/visa-court-sejour/ 90 days (People's Republic of) Holders of Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Resident can enter China via E-channel upon arrival. The fee varies depending on the visa type. If the country option is displayed in Spanish when filling out the form, please select 'Other Cases and TERRITORIES'. Taiwanese citizens holding ROC passports or valid visas to the Schengen Area or the United States are eligible for visa-free entry. San Andrés and Leticia - Visitors arriving at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport and Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport must buy tourist cards on arrival. 45 days Passengers holding VIP invitation letters do not require visas. In April 2019 Congolese authorities announced a plan to introduce an electronic visa in August 2019. Visa applications can already be submitted online at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France website. 7 days 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 90 days Since August 2024, visitors from most countries may obtain an e-Visa for 90 days. Extension is possible for another 90 days. The electronic visa option requires selecting "Taiwan Province of China". 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. Passport with National ID number required. Except for civilian areas, a road pass is required to enter the United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. After arriving in the Czech Republic, Taiwanese passport holders can use Easy Go to enter the country. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 180 days 90 days 30 days Visa covers Asmara only; to travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa). 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 90 days up to 90 days 4 months Lau Province- Special permission required. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. Special permission is required to travel to 'Clipperton Island'. Taiwanese passport holders can use PARAFE to leave France. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. New digital platform for issuing electronic tourist visas (e-Visas) in less than 48 hours, free of charge, for all applications submitted between July 1 and September 30, 2025. 90 days Only those invited to participate in international conferences, sports events, world-class events, etc. held in Georgia can apply for an exception, but they need to obtain a visa based on specific circumstances. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. After arriving in Germany, EasyPass can be used for entry. The EasyPass system can be used in various parts of Germany, including 8 airports such as Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Stuttgart, Hanover, and Hamburg. However, people who stay in Germany for a long time still need a visa or residence permit to use the EasyPass system. Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026. The processing time for the eVisa is 96 hours, costing $260 for a single entry and $468 for a multiple entry visa, making it one of the most expensive eVisas. Fees are higher for faster processing. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. Mount Athos Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed. Beginning on December 1, 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada. Cruise ship passengers of all nationalities can visit Grenada for up to 24 hours without a visa. 90 days 90 days 90 days According to Timatic, all other visitors that are not visa exempt can obtain an eVisa before departure. 3 months 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. 30 days Protected Area Permit (PAP) required for all of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand. Restricted Area Permit (RAP) required for all of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep and parts of Sikkim. Some of these requirements are occasionally lifted for a year. 30 days 30 days Tourist purpose: single trip from the 15th to the 30th; The maximum duration for a single business purpose is 14 days, limited to processing at designated ports.