Visa

Tourist visas for Taiwan can be obtained through Taiwan’s embassies, consulates, or designated representative offices in your home country. 

Citizens of certain countries are eligible for Visa-Exempt Entry into Taiwan via major international airports and seaports. We recommend all international attendees to verify your visa requirements well in advance.

Additional Tips

  • Processing Time: Visa processing usually takes 5–7 working days, depending on the applicant’s location.

  • Required Documents: Passport (valid for at least 6 months), itinerary, proof of registration, and an invitation letter (if applicable).

Group 1: Countries eligible for Visa-exempt entry

    Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program:

    Region

    Country

    Asia 

     Brunei *

     Cyprus

     Israel

     Japan

     Malaysia

     Republic of Korea

     Philippines *

     Singapore

     Thailand *

    America

     Belize *

     Canada

     Chile

     Dominican Republic *

     Guatemala 

     Haiti

     Honduras *

     Nicaragua *

     Paraguay

     St. Kitts and Nevis *

     Saint Lucia *

     Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

     United States of America

    Africa

     Eswatini *

    Europe

     Andorra

     Austria

     Belgium

     Bulgaria

     Croatia

     Czech Republic

     Denmark

     Estonia

     Finland

     France

     Germany 

     Greece

     Hungary

     Iceland

     Ireland

     Italy

     Latvia

     Liechtenstein

     Lithuania

     Luxembourg

     Malta

     Monaco

     North Macedonia 

     Norway

     Poland

     Portugal

     Romania

     San Marino

     Slovakia

     Slovenia

     Spain

     Sweden

     Switzerland

     The Netherlands

     United Kingdom

     Vatican City State

     

    Oceania

     Australia

     Marshall Islands *

     Nauru *

     New Zealand

     Palau

     Tuvalu *

    The passport holders of these countries can be conditionally exempt from obtaining a visa, for details please visit Visa-Exempt Entry.

    ** Nationals of India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos who also hold a valid visa or permanent resident certificate issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, any of the EU and Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, or the United States, or who have been issued an entry visa or resident card issued by the ROC at any point in the past 10 years and have no record of immigration irregularities or law violations in Taiwan are eligible for the visa exemption program. Those who meet the above qualification should apply via the “Online application for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate”. After completion, the printed-out Certificate can be used by the foreign visitor for airplane boarding and during immigration inspection. During the immigration inspection, foreign visitors who cannot show a valid visa or permanent resident certificate issued by one of the aforementioned countries will not be admitted into Taiwan. For details of required conditions and the duration of stay, please refer to National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior.

    Group 2: Only e-Visa Required

      Nationals of the following countries are eligible for an e-Visa when they meet relevant criteria: Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Kiribati, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

      Please follow the link to apply for an eVisa (you may need to use a browser other than Google Chrome): https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_EVISA/MRV04FORM.do
      For more information on visa regulations and fees, please check the website of Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs(ROC).

      Group 3: Visa Required

        Participants from countries other than those listed in Group 1 and Group 2 must apply for a VISA. Please contact the Taipei Representative Office in your area or neighboring countries.
        To get the latest information about VISA, please visit Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs(ROC)

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