Taiwan eVisa
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The Taiwan Arrival Card is our most popular document for this destination. We also offer the official Taiwan eVisa and Taiwan Travel Authorization for select nationalities. We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.
The Taiwan visa system is known for being a bit picky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.
Don’t worry – we review your whole application to catch anything that might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.
We’re not the government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if there are any problems.
We’ll email your approved travel document and let you know how to use it for your trip.
The Taiwan eVisa is available to nationals of specific countries invited by the government or applying for short-term purposes such as tourism, business, or events. It is valid for 90 days, issued as a single-entry visa, and allows stays of up to 30 days.
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The Taiwan Arrival Card is not a visa but an online immigration form that all visitors, including those visa-exempt or with travel authorization, must complete before or upon arrival for recordkeeping and border control purposes.
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The Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) is available to travelers from select countries who also hold a valid visa or permanent residence from designated countries. It is valid for 90 days and allows multiple entries, with each visit limited to 14 days.
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Taiwan’s visa policy includes various options depending on the traveler’s nationality, visit reason, and stay length. Citizens of over 60 countries, including the United States, Canada, the EU Schengen Area, Japan, and Australia, can enter Taiwan visa-free for short visits ranging from 14 to 90 days, depending on nationality.
Eligible travelers from select countries, such as India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, may apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) if they hold valid visas or permanent residency from countries like the U.S., UK, Canada, Schengen states, Australia, or New Zealand.
For travelers not eligible for visa-free entry or TAC, Taiwan offers an official eVisa for short-term tourism, business visits, and select government-approved purposes. This eVisa is typically valid for 90 days and allows a single entry for up to 30 days.
All travelers must fill out the online Taiwan Arrival Card before they arrive in Taiwan. This process replaces the old paper forms handed out on the plane. This is not a visa.
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Cambodian, Indian, Indonesian, Myanmar, Vietnamese, and Laotian nationals can apply online for a Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate, and once they get it, they are able to enter.
The Taiwan eVisa is an official entry permit issued by Taiwan’s embassies or consulates that allows travelers from non–visa-exempt countries to enter for purposes like tourism, business, or study.
The Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate is an online entry approval for eligible travelers from certain countries who already hold valid visas from the U.S., Schengen Area, Japan, or similar — it’s faster and free compared to a traditional visa.
The Taiwan Arrival Card is not a visa but an online immigration form that all visitors, including those visa-exempt or with travel authorization, must complete before or upon arrival for recordkeeping and border control purposes.
Yes,the Taiwan eVisa, Taiwan TAC, and Arrival Card are valid at all major Taiwanese airports and seaports. You can use them to enter Taiwan through any of the following entry points:
Airports: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE), Taipei Songshan (TSA), Taichung (RMQ), Kaohsiung (KHH), Tainan (TNN), Chiayi (CYI), Taitung (TTT), Hualien (HUN)
Seaports: Keelung, Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Hualien, Shuitou, Fu’ao, Magong/Kinmen
The Taiwan eVisa is an electronic visa available to travelers from specific countries invited by the Taiwanese government or who are attending designated events. It’s suitable for tourism, short business trips, or official visits.
The eVisa allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days.
No, Taiwan requires no mandatory vaccinations for entry, including yellow fever. However, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control and the CDC (U.S.) recommend:
Routine immunizations (MMR, tetanus-diphtheria, influenza, etc.)
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), especially important due to global measles outbreaks
Hepatitis A (often suggested for travelers to Asia)
No. If you remain in the international transit area, you do not need a visa, eVisa, or TAC. This applies even if your layover spans overnight, as long as you don’t pass through immigration.
However, all visitors including those transiting at an airport, must fill our the Taiwan Arrival Card.
Taiwan does not offer separate visas for these purposes. Instead, all long-term stays, whether for work, study, or family reunification, fall under the Taiwan Resident Visa, which must be obtained through a Taiwanese diplomatic mission.
We offer Denial Protection, a service that guarantees a 100% refund of your application fee if the government rejects your visa. This refund does not include the denial protection fee or government fees.
We recommend submitting your application at least 5–10 business days before your departure date. This window helps ensure timely processing and accounts for possible delays.
The standard processing time is 3–7 business days, sometimes extending to 10 if additional review is required or during peak travel seasons.
The eVisa is valid for 90 days from issue, giving you plenty of flexibility to travel within that period.