Do Irish citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
The official link goes to boca.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 Irish citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (TWAC online arrival card) |
| Stay | 90 days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Irish passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Taiwan entry requirements.
The details for an Irish passport.
Visa-exempt entry. Requirements: passport valid at least 6 months on arrival (US and Japanese passports: valid for the intended stay), confirmed return/onward ticket and seat, Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online before arrival. Stay cannot be extended (except below) and cannot be converted to another status. No criminal record. No work.
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 Irish citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
No. Irish citizens don’t need a visa for Taiwan for stays of 90 days.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Taiwan?
90 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Irish citizens apply?
On the official site, boca.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.