Visa
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
| Type | Visa-Exempt Entry |
| Up to 90 days | 1. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini*, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan*, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Island*, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, 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. 2. Nationals of Nicaragua, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days. 3. Nationals of Honduras*, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days. |
| Up to 30 days | 1. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 30 days: Belize*, Malaysia, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis*, Saint Lucia*, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Singapore. 2. Nationals of Dominican Republic, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 30 days. |
| Up to 14 days | 1. Nationals of the kingdom of Thailand (effective till July 31, 2025), 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. 2. Nationals of Brunei (effective till July 31, 2025), 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. 3. Nationals of Philippines (effective till July 31, 2025), 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. |
| Requirement | 1. A passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry ○ Visa-exempt entry only applies to foreign visitors holding formal passports (i.e., ordinary, official/service and diplomatic passports). Those holding emergency, temporary, or other informal passports or travel documents are ineligible, with the exception of those holding a Brunei Certificate of Identity. ○ Holders of Belizean, Eswatini, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucian and Tuvalu Passports with place of birth recorded on the passport data page as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, Syria and Yemen are ineligible for the visa exemption. Holders of Honduran passport with “place of birth” recorded on the passport data page as the People’s Republic of China are also ineligible for the visa exemption. ○ A national of the Republic of the Marshall Islands” shall mean any person who holds the nationality of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and is confined to the following categories：(1) a person who acquires the citizenship of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands at birth before the effective date of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and has become and remains a citizen of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or (2) a person who acquires the citizenship of the Republic of the Marshall Islands at birth, on or after the effective date of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. ○ USA nationals who possess a, including emergency passports, valid for the intended period of stay are eligible for visa-exempt entry. ○ Japan nationals who possess a passport valid for the intended period of stay are eligible for visa-exempt entry. ○ Holder of emergency or temporary passport (except those from the United States of America) should apply for a visa at an ROC overseas mission, or a landing visa after arriving in the ROC. 2. 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. 3. Not determined by immigration officers at ports of entry in the ROC to be otherwise ineligible. 4. Holders of Brunei, Philippines and Thailand passports must have: A proof of accommodation (hotel) booking, host / sponsor’s contact information and sufficient travel funds. 5. Brunei, the Philippines and Thailand vessel/aircraft crew members or service personnel intending to board to report for duty are ineligible for the visa-free entry. |
Up to 90 days | Visa-Exempt Entry
1. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini*, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan*, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Island*, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, 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.
2. Nationals of Nicaragua, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days.
3. Nationals of Honduras*, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days.
Up to 30 days | Visa-Exempt Entry
1. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 30 days: Belize*, Malaysia, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis*, Saint Lucia*, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Singapore.
2. Nationals of Dominican Republic, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 30 days.
Up to 14 days | Visa-Exempt Entry
1. Nationals of the kingdom of Thailand (effective till July 31, 2025), 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.
2. Nationals of Brunei (effective till July 31, 2025), 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.
3. Nationals of Philippines (effective till July 31, 2025), 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.
Requirement | Visa-Exempt Entry
1. A passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry
○ Visa-exempt entry only applies to foreign visitors holding formal passports (i.e., ordinary, official/service and diplomatic passports). Those holding emergency, temporary, or other informal passports or travel documents are ineligible, with the exception of those holding a Brunei Certificate of Identity.
○ Holders of Belizean, Eswatini, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucian and Tuvalu Passports with place of birth recorded on the passport data page as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, Syria and Yemen are ineligible for the visa exemption. Holders of Honduran passport with “place of birth” recorded on the passport data page as the People’s Republic of China are also ineligible for the visa exemption.
○ A national of the Republic of the Marshall Islands” shall mean any person who holds the nationality of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and is confined to the following categories：(1) a person who acquires the citizenship of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands at birth before the effective date of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and has become and remains a citizen of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or (2) a person who acquires the citizenship of the Republic of the Marshall Islands at birth, on or after the effective date of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
○ USA nationals who possess a, including emergency passports, valid for the intended period of stay are eligible for visa-exempt entry.
○ Japan nationals who possess a passport valid for the intended period of stay are eligible for visa-exempt entry.
○ Holder of emergency or temporary passport (except those from the United States of America) should apply for a visa at an ROC overseas mission, or a landing visa after arriving in the ROC.
2. 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.
3. Not determined by immigration officers at ports of entry in the ROC to be otherwise ineligible.
4. Holders of Brunei, Philippines and Thailand passports must have: A proof of accommodation (hotel) booking, host / sponsor’s contact information and sufficient travel funds.
5. Brunei, the Philippines and Thailand vessel/aircraft crew members or service personnel intending to board to report for duty are ineligible for the visa-free entry.