Visa Requirements for Taiwanese Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Taiwan

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Visa Not Required

71 destinations allow visa-free entry to Taiwanese citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 16 destinations for passport holders of Taiwan.

eVisa

Taiwanese passport allows entry to 42 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Armenia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period.
    ROC passports without National ID numbers are not accepted unless the holder has permanent residency in another country.
    May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia
  • Bahamas PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 months
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa14 days
  • Benin PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 months
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Canada PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa180 daysPassport with National ID number issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs required.
    On arrival from land or overseas
    eTA required when arriving by air.
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaTaiwanese citizens holding ROC passports or valid visas to the Schengen Area or the United States are eligible for visa-free entry.
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days.
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
    An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year.
    Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an eVisa.
  • Iran PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 months
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
    Visa on arrival is also available for those with pre-arranged landing visa invitation.
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
    eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsTaiwan standard passport with National ID number required; otherwise, visa required.
    Taiwan diplomatic and official passports are unacceptable, and visas will not be endorsed in them.
    International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
    Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaHolders of passports without National ID numbers may apply using Taiwan Area Resident Certificate.
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa16 dayse-Visa holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoint.
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 months
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysTaiwanese citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
    Taiwanese passport has right to get E-ETA free till 2024.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaObtainable online
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaVisa is obtained online.
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa45 days
  • Togo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa15 days
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsMay apply online.
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Zambia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 months

eVisa / On Arrival

For 16 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Taiwan.

  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
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    Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysExtendable to 90 days.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is currently suspended.
    Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Hamad International Airport
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    Passport with National ID number required, otherwise visa issued on a separate form DS-232.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

46 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Taiwan. This requirement may be waived off if Taiwanese citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

Special Conditions

In order to trave to 1 destination, passport holders of Taiwan must meet special conditions, and may not be allowed to enter at all.

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Taiwan and 1 destination have imposed restrictions in traveling to Taiwan.

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