Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
The official link goes to immigration.gov.tw. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Taiwan entry rules for Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | Special permit |
|---|---|
| Document | Taiwan Entry Permit (Exit & Entry Permit for Taiwan from PRC side also required) |
| Checked | Not verified yet · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Taiwan entry requirements.
The details for a Chinese passport.
PRC passport holders cannot use the visa system; entry requires a Taiwan entry permit sponsored via the Mainland Affairs Council/NIA framework. Tourism by mainland residents (group and individual) has been suspended for years by cross-strait policy; entry is limited to business, family, study and other approved purposes. Current status not re-confirmed in this check.
How long it must be valid.
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.
Recent changes in Taiwan.
- 2026-07-17 — 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).
- 2026-08-28 — 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.
- 2025-01-02 — Digital nomad visitor visa page published by BOCA (visa-exempt nationals only; income USD 40,000 if 30+, USD 20,000 if 20-29).
The short answers.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Yes, and more: Chinese citizens need a special permit for Taiwan. Check the official rules early.
Where do Chinese citizens apply?
On the official site, immigration.gov.tw. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Taiwan visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.