Taiwan
Republic of China (Taiwan)
At a glance
Taiwan visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Taiwan depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Taiwan, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-19
Good to know
- Taiwan offers three entry tracks for foreign nationals: visa-exempt entry for eligible nationalities (typically up to 90 days), landing visas, and an eVisa.
- Eligibility depends on nationality and passport type; travellers without visa-exempt status must obtain a visa or an eVisa in advance through the BOCA eVisa portal.
- No visa fee is published on the official overview page, so indicative costs are not listed here.
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Staying online in Taiwan
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 67 countries can currently enter Taiwan visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Taiwan they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Taiwan’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Taiwan runs on 110V with plug types A, B. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type A adapter covers all of Taiwan.
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Light & dark
Taipei swings from 11-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:48.
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