Taiwan Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Many nationalities can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 14 days, or apply for an eVisa for 30 days. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Taiwan visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $0 for visa-free entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- eVisa: 3–7 business days (official eVisa portal ETA)
- Validity / stay
- 14 days (visa-free) or 30 days (eVisa)
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Taiwan?
Filipino passport holders can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 14 days, or apply for an eVisa for 30 days.
Some nationalities can enter Taiwan visa-free for short stays under a bilateral agreement. Check the National Immigration Agency, Taiwan visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not on the visa-exemption list, you may need a visa.
Taiwan visa types
- Visa-free entry
- Tourism, family visits, business — 14 days
- eVisa
- Pre-arranged online visa for longer stays — 30 days
- Visa on arrival
- Not generally available for most nationalities — Check current rules
- Transit visa
- Passing through Taiwan to a third country — Per the transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Taiwan depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Taiwan visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements — typically up to 14 days depending on the agreement.
Visa-required nationalities can apply for an eVisa for up to 30 days via the official Taiwan eVisa portal.
Documents required for a Taiwan visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportVisa-free entry · 6+ months validity from your date of entry, one blank page.
- Return or onward ticketVisa-free entry · Return or onward ticket.
- Hotel booking or accommodation confirmationVisa-free entry · Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation.
- Travel authorization via the National Immigration Agency portal if requiredVisa-free entry · Travel authorization via the National Immigration Agency portal if required.
- Valid passporteVisa · 6+ months validity from your date of entry, one blank page.
- Completed and signed eVisa application formeVisa · Completed and signed eVisa application form.
- Recent passport photoeVisa · Recent passport photo.
- Proof of travel itineraryeVisa · Proof of travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodationeVisa · Proof of accommodation.
- Return ticketeVisa · Return ticket.
Taiwan visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $0 for visa-free entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- 14 days (visa-free) or 30 days (eVisa)
- Official processing
- eVisa: 3–7 business days (official eVisa portal ETA)
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Taiwan visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm visa-free eligibility. Check that your passport meets the current Taiwan visa-free requirements. Rules can change
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Apply for travel authorization via the National Immigration Agency portal if required for your entry route
Apply for travel authorization via the National Immigration Agency portal if required for your entry route.
Book refundable flights and accommodation until you confirm all requirements are met
Book refundable flights and accommodation until you confirm all requirements are met.
Prepare your documents: valid passport, return ticket, hotel booking, travel authorization, and proof of funds
Prepare your documents: valid passport, return ticket, hotel booking, travel authorization, and proof of funds.
Arrive at the border or airport and present your documents
The immigration officer makes the final entry decision.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Taiwan's visa-free requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Easy to miss a requirement at the border
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before you travel
Travel authorization
- Apply yourself
- You apply and track it yourself
- With Expedify
- We guide you through submission
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You monitor official portals
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- $0 for visa-free
- With Expedify
- $0 — passed through at cost
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Taiwan is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A visa-free entry is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a visa-free entry.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Taiwan visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Taiwan visa questions, answered.
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.