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As of 2020, Taiwanese citizens can enter visa-free in 78 countries*, while in other countries they need an eVisa, visa on arrival, or a traditional visa. The Taiwanese passport is ranked as one of the five passports that have most improved since 2006 when it comes to traveling visa-free. However, before you plan your travels it’s important to know where you can go without a visa, get an eVisa, or where you need to have a visa on arrival.
Where Can Taiwan Citizens Travel Without a Visa?
Here is a list of the countries that have no visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens:
| Country | Allowed stay | Country | Allowed Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days | Latvia | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days | Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days | Lithuania | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days | Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Belgium | 90 days | Macau | 30 days |
| Belize | 90 days | Malaysia | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days | Malta | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days | Marshall Islands | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days | Micronesia | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days | Monaco | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 90 days | Montenegro | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days | Nauru | 30 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days | Netherlands | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days | Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days | North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days | Norway | 90 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days | Palau | 90 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days | Palestine | 30 days |
| Estonia | 90 days | Panama | 180 days |
| Eswatini | 30 days | Paraguay | 90 days |
| Fiji | 4 months | Peru | 183 days |
| Finland | 90 days | Poland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days | Portugal | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days | Romania | 90 days |
| Germany | 90 days | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3 months |
| Greece | 90 days | Saint Lucia | 6 weeks |
| Guatemala | 90 days | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 6 months |
| Haiti | 3 months | San Marino | 90 days |
| Honduras | 3 months | Singapore | 30 days |
| Hungary | 90 days | Slovakia | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days | Slovenia | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days | Spain | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days | Sweden | 90 days |
| Israel | 90 days | Switzerland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days | Tuvalu | 90 days |
| Japan | 90 days | United Kingdom | 6 months |
| Kiribati | 30 days | United States | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days | Vanuatu | 30 days |
| South Korea | 90 days | Vatican | 90 days |
Please note that even if you can enter these countries visa-free you must have a valid passport (usually 3 up to 6 months), and adequate insurance that will cover your travels.
*Keep in mind that Taiwanese citizens can enter Kosovo visa-free provided you have notified a Kosovan consulate or embassy two weeks before you travel.
Visa on Arrival for Taiwanese Citizens
The following countries allow visa on arrival for Taiwanese citizens:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | 120 days |
| Bangladesh | 30 days |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Burkina Faso | 30 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Cape Verde | 30 up to 90 days |
| Comoros | 45 days |
| Egypt | 30 days |
| Ethiopia | up to 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| Iran | 30 days |
| Jordan | 14 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Liberia | 14 days |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| Malawi | 30 days |
| Maldives | 30 days |
| Mauritania | 30 days |
| Mauritius | 60 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Nepal | 90 days |
| Papua New Guinea | 60 days |
| Qatar | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Samoa | 60 days |
| Seychelles | 3 months |
| Solomon Islands | 3 months |
| Somalia | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Thailand | 15 days |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Togo | 7 days |
| Uganda | 45 days |
| Vietnam | 15 to 30 days |
eVisa Requirements for Taiwanese Citizens
For the following countries, you need an eVisa or a visa on arrival:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 months |
| Australia and territories | 90 days |
| Bahrain | 14 days |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Canada | 180 days |
| Cote d'Ivore | 3 months |
| Djibouti | 30 days |
| Ethiopia | up to 90 days |
| Gabon | 90 days |
| Guinea | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 30 days |
| India | 60 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Kyrgyzstan | 5, 60, or 90 days (varying from the type of entry visa) |
| Lesotho | 44 days |
| Myanmar | 28 days |
| New Zealand | 3 months |
| Oman | 30 days |
| Papua New Guinea | 60 days |
| Philippines | 1 month |
| Qatar | 30 days |
| Russia | 16 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 30 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
| South Sudan | 3 or 6 months |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 45 days |
| Turkey | 30 days |
| Ukraine | 30 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vietnam | 15-30 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Documents Required for an Arrival Visa
For countries where you need a visa on arrival, you should prepare the following documents:
- Passport
- Passport pictures
- A complete visa application form
- Visa payment
- Proof of accommodation
- Round trip airfare
- Health insurance for travel
- Proof of financial means
Keep in mind that these requirements change based on where you are traveling.
How Does an eVisa Work?
An eVisa works by allowing you to apply for a short-term visa entirely online. You also have to pay the visa fee online. Usually, each country has a designated website where you can apply for your eVisa, and pay the visa fee. There are a few agencies that provide the service of applying for the eVisa, but you have to pay more for that kind of service in comparison to when you apply for the visa on your own.
After you apply, if your visa is granted, then you have to print out your eVisa in case the border patrol may ask for it. Please keep in mind that eVisas are issued for short-term purposes, and not for long-term purposes such as work or study.
Can I Enter Mainland China Visa-Free With a Taiwanese Passport?
You cannot enter Mainland China with your Taiwanese (ROC) passport. To enter China, you need to have a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwanese Residents, you can get the permit before you travel or on arrival. This permit will allow you to stay in China until it expires.
Where Can I Enter Visa-Free With an APEC Card?
If you have an APEC business card from Taiwan, you can enter the following countries visa-free:
- Australia- 90 days
- Brunei- 90 days
- Chile- 90 days
- Hong Kong- 60 days
- Indonesia- 60 days
- Japan- 90 days
- South Korea- 90 days
- Malaysia- 60 days
- Mexico- 90 days
- New Zealand- 90 days
- Papua New Guinea- 60 days
- Peru- 90 days
- Philippines- 59 days
- Russia- 90 days
- Singapore- 60 days
- Thailand- 90 days
- Vietnam- 60 days
The APEC Business Travel Card is a travel document that is issued to countries that belong to the APEC agreement. This is an economic arrangement between several countries (participating economies) to make business deals and travel easier. Holders of an ABTC enjoy many benefits that include:
- Visa-free entry to the participating economies.
- Taking on lawful business deals in participating economies.
- An accelerated border crossing process when traveling between member countries.
- An accelerated visa appointment for transitional countries (e.g. the US).
Please note that even if you have an ABTC, you cannot enter Mainland China visa-free, even though China is a part of this agreement- you must use a Taiwan Compatriot Permit.
*Please note that the number of visa-free countries does not include disputed, dependent, or in-conflict territories.