Taiwan entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Taiwan depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
21 of 32 passports verified on official pages · 2 not checked yet, marked below.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Visitor visa (or eVisa if eligible)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks | Official page | Likely |
| Brazil | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Visitor visa (or eVisa if eligible)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks | Official page | Likely |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| France | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Italy | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Spain | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Russia | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Visitor visa (or eVisa if eligible)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks | Official page | Verified |
| Türkiye | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Visitor visa (or eVisa if eligible)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks | Official page | Likely |
| Israel | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Visitor visa (or eVisa if eligible)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks | Official page | Likely |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Visitor visa (or eVisa if eligible)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks | Official page | Likely |
| India | Visa needed before you fly | As granted | Visitor visa, or Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) if eligibleOfficial fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan (visa); TAC free (unverified)Apply: Visa: several weeks; TAC: before travel | Official page | Likely |
| China (mainland) | Not checked yetUse the official page for this passport. | Official page | Not verified | ||
| Hong Kong SAR | Not checked yetUse the official page for this passport. | Official page | Not verified | ||
| Taiwan | Own country | ||||
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 14 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Vietnam | Visa needed before you fly | As granted | Visitor visa, or Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) if eligibleOfficial fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan (visa); TAC free (unverified)Apply: Visa: several weeks; TAC: before travel | Official page | Likely |
| Philippines | Visa-free | 14 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Indonesia | Visa needed before you fly | As granted | Visitor visa, or Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) if eligibleOfficial fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan (visa); TAC free (unverified)Apply: Visa: several weeks; TAC: before travel | Official page | Likely |
| Australia | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | As granted | Visitor visa (restricted purposes)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks; sponsor in Taiwan usually needed | Official page | Verified |
| South Africa | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Visitor visa (or eVisa if eligible)Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in TaiwanApply: Several weeks | Official page | Likely |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
At least 6 months remaining on the date of entry for visa-exempt and landing-visa entry (US and Japanese passports: valid for the intended stay). Emergency/temporary passports are not accepted for visa-exempt entry. Safe standard: 6 months left on the day you arrive.
Arrival card
Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC), online. Online within 3 days before arrival (FCDO, Smartraveller); BOCA's page still says within 7 days. If not filed, a QR code on arrival may be used. Resident-visa/ARC/APRC holders may be exempt. Fee: Free.
Official form · free on the official site
Border systems for every visitor
None for visa-exempt nationals beyond the online arrival card.
Onward ticket
Confirmed return ticket, or onward ticket plus visa for the next destination, with a confirmed departure seat.
Proof of funds
Not generally checked for visa-exempt Western nationals, but required for Thai, Philippine and Bruneian visa-exempt entrants and may be requested by customs/immigration.
Travel insurance
Not required for tourists. Digital nomad visitor visa requires full health and hospitalisation insurance for the stay.
Vaccinations
None required (US State Dept); no yellow fever risk and no certificate required (Canada). Taiwan CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination.
Cash to declare at customs
Declare over NT$100,000 in cash or over USD 10,000 equivalent in foreign currency (a separate limit applies to Chinese yuan). Undeclared cash may be seized.
Taxes, levies and fees
No separate tourist or departure tax for travellers (airport service charge is built into air tickets) - not re-confirmed this session.
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Some prescription medicines legal elsewhere are controlled in Taiwan and cannot be brought in without prior permission; carry prescriptions in original packaging. Meat and pork products are banned (heavy fines, African swine fever checks).
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Taiwan. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreign professionals in eight fields (science/tech, economy, education, culture/arts, sports, finance, law, architecture) meeting salary/skill criteria
Stay: 1-3 years, renewable
4-in-1 open work permit + resident visa + ARC + re-entry permit; apply online (details not re-confirmed this session)
Foreigners hired by a Taiwan employer with a Ministry of Labor work permit
Stay: Per work permit
Employer-obtained work permit, then resident visa and ARC
Official fee: USD 66 single / USD 132 multiple (resident visa, overseas)
Qualified professionals looking for work in Taiwan
Stay: As granted (see page)
See BOCA page (updated 2 Jan 2026)
Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan
Study
Degree students / Mandarin learners
Stay: Length of programme
Admission letter, funds
Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan
Working holiday
Young nationals (usually 18-30) of partner countries; eligible list among our passports not confirmed this session
Stay: Up to 1 year (some 180 days extendable)
Apply at Taipei mission in home country
Digital nomad
Nationals of visa-exempt countries working remotely
Stay: Visitor visa (length not stated on BOCA page; reported up to 6 months)
Another country's digital nomad visa, OR salary of USD 40,000+ (age 30+) / USD 20,000+ (age 20-29) in one of the last two years; contract; 6 months of bank statements averaging USD 10,000; full health insurance; NDC review
Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan
Family
Spouses/children of Taiwan nationals or residents
Stay: Per ARC
Marriage/relationship documents, interview
Official fee: USD 66 single (resident visa, overseas)
Investor
Founders and investors
Stay: 1 year, renewable
See BOCA entrepreneur page
Business
Business visitors not visa-exempt
Stay: As granted
Invitation from Taiwan company
Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan
Tourist
Tourists; visa-exempt list on BOCA, others apply at a Taipei mission or eVisa if eligible
Stay: 14-90 days visa-free; visitor visa as granted
Passport 6 months+, return ticket, funds, itinerary, photos
Official fee: USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry (overseas); NT$1,600 / NT$3,200 in Taiwan
What changed, and what is coming
- 2027-07-31 · Confirmed Thailand, Brunei and Philippines visa exemptions expire unless renewed. Source
- 2026-08-28 · In force FCDO (updated 28 Aug 2026) and Smartraveller now describe the online arrival card as the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC), to be completed within 3 days before arrival; launch date of the TWAC system not confirmed. Source
- 2026-07-17 · In force BOCA visa-exemption list updated: Thailand, Brunei and Philippines 14-day visa exemptions now run to 31 Jul 2027 (Oman also listed at 14 days). Source
- 2025-01-02 · In force Digital nomad visitor visa page published by BOCA (visa-exempt nationals only; income USD 40,000 if 30+, USD 20,000 if 20-29). Source
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.