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No Visa Required for US Citizens

US citizens can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Simply arrive with a valid passport — no application, no fees, no waiting.

90d
Max Stay
Visa requiredNo
How to applyOnline eVisa
Government feeNone
Processing0 days

Do I need a visa for Taiwan?

US passport holders can enter Taiwan with a valid passport. To enter Taiwan you need: a valid passport, Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC), Confirmed return air/sea ticket, Passport with remaining validity of at least six months, Proof of OPV/IPV polio vaccination for applicants who resided/visited high-risk countries, Proof of accommodation, host/sponsor contact and sufficient travel funds.

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Taiwan Visa Requirements

Select a category below. All Taiwan visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.

Taiwan requires 0 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Taiwan immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Taiwan▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Taiwan e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Taiwan's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Taiwan, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit CountryAirsideLandsideUS Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)✓ Free✓ FreeNo
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)✓ Free✓ FreeNo
🇸🇬 Singapore✓ Free✓ FreeNo
🇯🇵 Japan✓ Free✓ FreeNo
🇰🇷 South Korea✓ Free✓ FreeNo
🇹🇭 Thailand✓ Free✓ FreeNo
🇨🇳 China⚠️ Varies⚠️ 144hr onlyCheck first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Taiwan requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
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Monthly cost of living
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Coworking scene
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In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
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Avoid These Mistakes

Why Taiwan Visa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It

Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.

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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Taiwan's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories

Current Travel Advisories for Taiwan

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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference

Taiwan Visa Requirements by Nationality

Select your passport above to personalise this table.

PassportVisa TypeGov FeeMax StayProcessingOur Total
🇺🇸 United StatesNo visaFree90 daysInstant—
Questions & Answers

Taiwan Visa FAQ

Do US citizens need a visa to visit Taiwan for tourism?

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No. US passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days provided the passport is valid for the intended stay, and they must still complete the free Taiwan Arrival Card online before arrival.

Can Thai, Bruneian and Philippine passport holders enter Taiwan without a visa?

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Yes, under a trial program extended through July 31, 2027, ordinary passport holders from Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines may enter visa-free for up to 14 days.

Is there a visa-on-arrival option for Taiwan?

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Taiwan's Landing Visa is now limited to holders of emergency or temporary passports (except US) from countries already on the visa-exempt list; it is not a general visa-on-arrival route for ordinary passport holders of other nationalities.

Can UK and Canadian visa-exempt visitors stay longer than 90 days?

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Yes, UK and Canadian passport holders entering visa-free can apply in Taiwan for an extension of stay up to a total of 180 days.

How long is a Taiwan eVisa valid and how long can I stay?

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The eVisa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, during which you must enter Taiwan; it is single-entry and allows a maximum stay of 30 days that cannot be extended or converted.

Where do I apply for a Taiwan visa or eVisa online?

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Both the eVisa and the standard Visitor/Resident Visa application forms are completed online at visawebapp.boca.gov.tw before being submitted (printed/signed, or electronically for eVisa) to a Taiwan overseas mission or the eVisa system.

Do I need a return or onward ticket to enter Taiwan?

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Yes, visa-exempt, landing-visa and most visa applicants must show a confirmed return/onward air or sea ticket, or a ticket plus a visa for the next destination.

What passport validity does Taiwan require?

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Most visa-exempt and visa applicants need a passport valid for at least six months; Japanese nationals need at least 3 months remaining validity, and US nationals need validity covering only the intended period of stay.

Is a polio vaccination required to get a Taiwan visa?

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Only if you resided in or visited Afghanistan, Pakistan, DR Congo, Guinea, Algeria, Djibouti, Israel, Cameroon or Chad for 4 weeks or more in the past year; in that case you must show OPV/IPV vaccination proof dated 4 weeks to 1 year before your visa application.

What is the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) and is it free?

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TWAC is Taiwan's mandatory online arrival registration that replaced the paper arrival card on October 1, 2025. It is completely free and must be submitted within 7 days before arrival.
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Taiwan visa requirements for other passport holders

Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Taiwan visa requirements specific to you.

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📋 Sources

PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.

  • ▶Taiwan Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
  • ▶U.S. Department of State — Taiwan Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
  • ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com

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