Visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens

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Visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of China (Taiwan) are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on nationals of the Republic of China (Taiwan) who have also established household registration in Taiwan. The law of Taiwan has various distinctions on its nationals' right of abode to its territory for those with or without household registration in Taiwan (NWHR and NWOHR).[1]

Front cover of a Republic of China (Taiwan) passport

The nationals with household registration (NWHRs), also referred to as citizens, are eligible to apply for National Identification Card with an ID number, and the ID number is imprinted on the passport's biodata page to signify the holder's status against the nationals without household registration (NWOHRs). As such, holders of passports with a National ID number can travel to more countries and territories without visas than those without.

In terms of the number of countries that its holders may visit without a visa, the Taiwan passport is one of five passports with the most improved rating globally from 2006 to 2016 (20+),[2] but became one of seven passports with the most decreased rating globally from 2016 to 2026 (-4).[3] From 2006 to 2026, the Taiwan passport improved 16 spots overall (16+).

As of 2026, NWHRs had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 134 countries and territories, ranking the Taiwanese passport 31st in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index.[4]

Visa requirements map

Map of where nationals with household registration (NWHRs) may enter.
  Republic of China (Taiwan)
  Visa not required / ESTA / eTA / eVisitor
  eVisa
  Visa available both on arrival or online
  Visa on arrival
  Taiwan compatriot permit or Chinese travel document required
  Visa required
  Admission refused

Visa requirements

Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and 1 or 2 blank pages.[5]

Visa requirements for holders of normal passports travelling for tourist purposes:

More information Country, Allowed stay ...
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees)
Afghanistan eVisa[6][7] 30 days
  • e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).[8]
Albania Visa not required[9] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 6-months period.
  • Taiwanese citizens can use 「eGates」 to enter the country.
Algeria Visa required[10]
  • Travelers arriving by cruise ship do not need to apply for a visa in advance.Their visas are processed on board the ship.
  • Travelers on tours organized by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. The itinerary must include one of these southern provinces: Adrar, Béchar, Béni Abbès, Biskra, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Djanet, Djelfa, El Bayadh, El M'Ghair, El Menia, El Oued, Ghardaïa, Illizi, In Guezzam, In Salah, Laghouat, M'Sila, Naâma, Ouargla, Ouled Djellal, Tamanrasset, Timimoun, Tindouf, Touggourt.
Andorra Visa not required[11]
Angola eVisa[12]
  • Those who hold a visa approval certificate in advance can apply for a visa on arrival.[13]
Antigua and Barbuda Visa not required[14] 30 days
Argentina Travel Certificate required[15]
  • An Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE) is available for Taiwanese passport with a valid entry authorization for the United States of America for a fee of US$200. The maximum duration is 3 months and is for tourism purposes only. Applying for one requires holding a regular passport with a validity period of at least 6 months, a record of at least 1 entry into the United States in the past 2 years, or holding a valid entry permit issued by the United States (ESTA or B2/J/B1/O/P<P1-P2-P3>/E/H-1B visa), and must hold a printed electronic travel authorization approval certificate; Additionally, passport holders can apply for a Travel Certificate issued by Argentina.[16]
Armenia eVisa[17][18] 120 days
  • Maximum duration of 120 days, limited to sightseeing purposes. Entry from Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) can also be applied for in local currency; The longest is 21 days.
Australia and territories Electronic Travel Authority[19] 90 days
  • 90 days on each visit in 12-month period.
  • ROC passports without National ID numbers are not accepted unless the holder has permanent residency in another country. The longest is 3 months. For tourism or business purposes only, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) must be applied for in advance through the mobile application "AustralianETA", with a validity period of one year. Only a Republic of China passport holding a Republic of China national identity card number will be issued, and non registered citizens are not allowed to apply unless they have permanent residency in a third country.[20]
  • May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia.[21][22]
  • Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Special authorisation required.[23]
Austria Visa not required[24] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Azerbaijan Visa required[25]
Bahamas eVisa[26]
Bahrain eVisa / Visa on arrival[27] 14 days
Bangladesh Visa on arrival[28] 30 days
  • Visa-on-arrival fee is US$51
  • Passengers who are eligible to tourism who holds round-trip air tickets and accommodation booking validations or business purposes and hold round-trip air tickets with a confirmation letter from the Board of Investment of Bangladesh can apply for a visa on arrival.
  • Available at international airports in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet.
Barbados Visa required[29]
  • Passengers holding a cruise booking certificate can stay visa free for up to 24 hours.
Belarus Visa required[30]
  • Passengers who are not departing or transiting from Russia are eligible to apply for a visa upon arrival at Minsk National Airport and must provide proof of sufficient medical expenses.
  • The condition is that proof documents must be submitted 3 working days before the actual date of entry.
  • Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk National Airport if the support.[31]
Belgium Visa not required[32] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Belize Visa not required[33] 30 days
Benin eVisa[34][35]
  • Must have an international vaccination certificate.
Bhutan eVisa[36][37]
Bolivia Online Visa / Visa on arrival[38] 30 days[39]
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa not required[40][41] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 6-month period.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Botswana eVisa[42][43]
  • Due to the influence of the Chinese government, Botswana has removed the option for "Taiwan" and requires Taiwanese citizens to choose "China" in order to apply for an electronic visa.
Brazil Visa required[44]
  • Brazilian visas issued before 14 May 2014 were affixed on laissez-passers.[45]
Brunei Visa not required[46] 14 days
  • Must be in possession of a regular passport with a validity period of at least 6 months.[47]
Bulgaria Visa not required[48] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Burkina Faso eVisa[49][50] 30 days
Burundi Visa on arrival[51] 1 month
Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival[52][53] 30 days
Cameroon eVisa[54][55]
Canada Electronic Travel Authority[56][57] 6 months
Cape Verde Visa required[59]
Central African Republic eVisa[60][61]
Chad eVisa[62][63]
Chile Visa not required[64] 90 days
China (People's Republic of) With Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents or Chinese Travel Document only, including airside transit[65]
Colombia Online Visa[67][68]
Comoros Visa on arrival[69] 45 days
Republic of the Congo eVisa[70]
  • Passengers holding VIP invitation letters do not require visas.
  • In April 2019 Congolese authorities announced a plan to introduce an electronic visa in August 2019. Visa applications can already be submitted online at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France website.[71]
Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa[72][73] 7 days
Costa Rica Visa not required[74] 90 days
Côte d'Ivoire eVisa[75][76] 3 months
Croatia Visa not required[77] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Cuba eVisa 90 days
  • Since August 2024, visitors from most countries may obtain an e-Visa for 90 days. Extension is possible for another 90 days.
  • The electronic visa option requires selecting "Taiwan Province of China".[78]
Cyprus Visa not required[79] 90 days
Czech Republic Visa not required[80] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • After arriving in the Czech Republic, Taiwanese passport holders can use Easy Go to enter the country.[81]
Denmark Visa not required[82] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Djibouti eVisa[83][84]
Dominica Visa not required[85] 180 days
Dominican Republic Visa not required[86]
Ecuador Visa not Required[87] 90 days
Egypt eVisa / Visa on arrival[88][89] 30 days
El Salvador Visa required[90][91]
Equatorial Guinea eVisa[92][93]
Eritrea Visa required[94]
  • Visa covers Asmara only; to travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa).[95]
Estonia Visa not required[96] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Eswatini Visa not required[97] 90 days
Ethiopia eVisa / Visa on arrival[98] up to 90 days
Fiji Visa not required[101] 4 months
Finland Visa not required[103] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
France Visa not required[104] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • Special permission is required to travel to 'Clipperton Island'.[105]
  • Taiwanese passport holders can use PARAFE to leave France.[106]
Gabon eVisa[107][108] 90 days
  • e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • New digital platform for issuing electronic tourist visas (e-Visas) in less than 48 hours, free of charge, for all applications submitted between July 1 and September 30, 2025.
Gambia Visa not required[109] 90 days
Georgia Admission refused[110]
  • Only those invited to participate in international conferences, sports events, world-class events, etc. held in Georgia can apply for an exception, but they need to obtain a visa based on specific circumstances.
Germany Visa not required[111] 90 days
Ghana eVisa required[114]
  • Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026.
  • The processing time for the eVisa is 96 hours, costing $260 for a single entry and $468 for a multiple entry visa, making it one of the most expensive eVisas. Fees are higher for faster processing.
Greece Visa not required[115] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • Mount Athos Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed.[116][117]
Grenada Visa required[118]
  • Beginning on December 1, 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.[119]
  • Cruise ship passengers of all nationalities can visit Grenada for up to 24 hours without a visa.
Guatemala Visa not required[120] 90 days
Guinea eVisa[121][122] 90 days
Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival[123] 90 days
Guyana eVisa[124][125]
  • According to Timatic, all other visitors that are not visa exempt can obtain an eVisa before departure.
Haiti Visa not required[126] 3 months
Honduras Visa not required[127] 3 months
Hungary Visa not required[128] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Iceland Visa not required[129] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
India eVisa[130] 30 days
Indonesia e-VOA / Visa on arrival[138] 30 days[139]
Iran eVisa[140][141] 30 days
  • Tourist purpose: single trip from the 15th to the 30th; The maximum duration for a single business purpose is 14 days, limited to processing at designated ports.
  • Kish Island - No visa required for 14 days.[142]
Iraq eVisa[143][144]
Ireland Visa not required[145] 90 days
Israel Electronic Travel Authorization[146][147] 90 days
Italy Visa not required[149] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • After arriving in Italy, Taiwanese passport holders can use eGates to enter the country.[150]
  • The eGates system can be used at 20 airports in Italy.[151]
Jamaica Affidavit of Identity required[152]
  • ROC passports are not recognized.
  • Must hold an Affidavit of Identity issued by Jamaica.
  • citizens of Taiwan with an "Affadivit of Identity" traveling as tourists may obtain a visa on arrival.[153]
Japan Visa not required[154] 90 days
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • After arriving in Japan, J-BIS can be used for entry.[155]
Jordan eVisa / Visa on arrival[156][157]
  • Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
Kazakhstan Visa required[158][159]
  • Kazakhstan has cancelled the electronic visa application for Taiwanese citizens. Taiwanese citizens must apply for a visa from the Kazakh embassy or consulate before entering Kazakhstan.
  • Closed cities - Special permission required for the town of Baikonur and surrounding areas in Kyzylorda Oblast, and the town of Gvardeyskiy near Almaty.[160]
Kenya Admission refused[161][162]
  • Taiwanese passport holders are denied to enter Kenya by any types of temporary visas except special approvals since 17 June 2026.
Kiribati Visa required[163]
North Korea Visa required[164]
  • To enter for tourism purposes, one must first obtain authorization issued by a local travel agency in North Korea.
  • Tourists are not allowed to leave North Korea outside of the capital Pyongyang. Special permission is required to travel to other areas, and tourists can only leave the capital with the accompaniment of government guides (cannot move independently).
  • The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a restricted area, therefore access is restricted.
South Korea Electronic Travel Authorization[165][166] 90 days
  • Taiwanese citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa. They must have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.[167]
  • Taiwanese passport holders must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. They can complete their K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding their flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.[167]
  • Taiwanese passport holders are exempt from K-ETA requirements until end of 2026.
  • After arriving in South Korea, Taiwanese passport holders can use the Smart Entry Service (SeS) to enter the country.[168]
Kuwait Visa required[169]
  • Nationals of most countries who hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, the Schengen Area, or the United Kingdom are eligible to apply for a simplified Kuwait e-Visa. The supporting document (visa or residence permit) must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of application.
  • The Kuwait e-Visa may be issued as a single or multiple-entry visa, with each stay allowed for a maximum of 30 days. The e-Visa itself can be valid for up to 1 year, depending on the applicant's eligibility and the type of visa issued.
Kyrgyzstan eVisa[170][171]
Laos eVisa / Visa on arrival[172] 30 days
Latvia Visa not required[174] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Lebanon Visa required[175]
  • Pre examination syste Tourist visa on arrival, up to 30 days, requires first sending an email to the Jordanian representative office to handle the tourist visa on arrival, limited to entry from Beirut International Airport (BEY), and the passport must be valid for at least one month upon arrival.
Lesotho eVisa[176][177]
Liberia eVisa[178][179]
  • Starting March 11, 2025, international travelers can apply for an electronic visa on arrival to visit Liberia, but if there is a Liberian embassy in one's country, the traveler is required to apply for a visa directly at the embassy and not through this portal.
Libya eVisa[180][181]
Liechtenstein Visa not required[182] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Lithuania Visa not required[183] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Luxembourg Visa not required[184] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Madagascar eVisa / Visa on arrival[185][186]
Malawi eVisa / Visa on arrival[187][188] 90 days
Malaysia Visa not required[189] 30 days
  • After arriving in Malaysia, Taiwanese passport holders can use Autogate to enter the country.[190]
  • Sabah and Sarawak - Malaysian Visa / eNTRI required. These states have their own immigration authorities but same visa policies applies as West Malaysia. However a single entry Visa / eNTRI is valid for multiple entry/exit between the territories inside Malaysia.[191]
Maldives Free visa on arrival[192] 30 days[193]
  • With the exception of the capital Malé, tourists are generally prohibited from visiting non-resort islands without the express permission of the Government of Maldives.
Mali Visa required[194]
Malta Visa not required[195] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Marshall Islands Visa not required[196] 90 days[197]
Mauritania eVisa[198][199]
Mauritius Visa on arrival[200] 60 days[201]
  • Free visa on arrival.
Mexico Visa required[202]
  • No visa is required for passengers with a valid visa or show proof of permanent residence of Canada, Japan, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State.
Micronesia Visa not required[203] 30 days
Moldova Admission refused[204]
  • Taiwanese citizens are not allowed to enter and transit.[205]
Monaco Visa not required[206]
Mongolia eVisa[207][208] 30 days
Montenegro Visa not required[209] 90 days
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Morocco Visa required[210]
  • Individuals holding Taiwanese passports must obtain visa approval from the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior.
Mozambique eVisa / Visa on arrival[211][212] 30 days
Myanmar eVisa[213][214] 28 days
Namibia eVisa[215]
  • Starting from September 22, 2023, Republic of China passport holders can apply for a Holiday Visa online through the website of the Ministry of the Interior, Immigration, and Security of the host country https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/holidayvisa-services .[216]
Nauru Visa on arrival[217]
  • Get a free 90 day visa on arrival.[218]
  Nepal Online Visa / Visa on arrival[219][220] 30 days
  • Business purposes and obtain a license from the Nepalese Ministry of Industry for a maximum of 5 years.
Netherlands Visa not required[221] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • Taiwanese citizens can apply for a 'Security Check Time Slot' to leave the Netherlands.[222][223]
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority[224] 3 months
  • Taiwan standard passport with National ID number required; otherwise, visa required.[225][226]
  • Taiwan diplomatic and official passports are unacceptable, and visas will not be endorsed in them.[227]
  • International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.[228]
  • Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.[229] Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.[228]
  • Taiwanese citizens can use eGate to enter and exit New Zealand.[230]
Nicaragua eVisa[231]
  • Citizens of all other countries are eligible to obtain an electronic visa in advance.
  • The country launched the electronic visa portal in March 2026.
Niger Visa required[232]
  • Holders of a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police may obtain a visa on arrival (flyer visa) upon arrival at Niamey. The passport will be compounded for 1 working day and the traveler is required to appear at the Director General of Immigration the next working day to register and collect their passport.[233]
  • Transit without a visa is available to holders of onward tickets for a maximum transit of 24 hours.
Nigeria eVisa[234][235]
North Macedonia Visa not required[236] 90 days
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Norway Visa not required[237] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • Go to Jan Mayen Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours.
  • Anyone of any nationality may live and work freely in Svalbard per the Svalbard Treaty.
Oman Visa not required / eVisa[238][239] 14 days / 30 days
Pakistan Visa required[240]
  • Extra registration with the Immigration Head Office of Pakistan in Hong Kong is required in advance of arrival.[241][242]
Palau Visa not required[243][244] 90 days[193]
Panama Visa not required[245] 90 days
Papua New Guinea eVisa[246][247] 60 days
Paraguay Visa not required[248][249] 90 days
Peru Visa not required[250] 183 days
Philippines Visa not required[251][252] 14 days
  • Visa exemption applies for tourism purposes only. Effective until June 30, 2027.[253][254][255]
  • eVisa is still available for short-term visits not exceeding 30 days.[256]
  • Visa required for longer tourism trips or other travel purposes.[257]
Poland Visa not required[258] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Portugal Visa not required[259] 90 days
Qatar eVisa / Visa on arrival[260][261] 30 days
Romania Visa not required[263] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Russia eVisa[264][265] 30 days
  • The scope of application covers the entire territory of Russia, with a visa validity period of 60 days and a stay period of 16 days. The visa fee is $40, and children under 6 years old are free of charge.
  • Several closed cities and regions in Russia require special authorization.[266]
  • For visiting Crimea, visas issued by Russia are required.[267]
  • Russia signed the "Shared Values Visa" law on August 19, 2024, aimed at simplifying the residence permits for citizens of countries that do not conform to Russia's traditional spirit and values. This means that one can obtain a three-month temporary residency without passing the exam. The focus of this law is to simplify the residence permit for foreign citizens with traditional Russian spirit and values. As long as they comply with Russian values, foreign citizens do not need to prove their knowledge of Russian language, Russian history, or Russian law (without examination), and can obtain a temporary residence permit for three months. By simplifying the process, more people can be attracted to settle in Russia, and these foreign citizens must come from countries that oppose Russian values. This list applies to 47 regions, including Taiwan.[268]
Rwanda eVisa / Visa on arrival[269][270] 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis Electronic Travel Authorisation[271][272] 3 months
Saint Lucia Visa not required[273] 6 weeks
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa not required[274] 6 months
Samoa Visa not required[275] 60 days
San Marino Visa not required[276]
São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa[277][278]
Saudi Arabia eVisa / Visa on arrival[279][280] 90 days
  • Restricted tourism and Islamic sub pilgrimage purposes; Holding a business or tourist visa issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, or a Schengen area country, and the visa is valid, used, and stamped, can apply for a visa on arrival. It is necessary to travel on airlines such as Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Flyadeal (F3), Saudigulf (6S), or Nasir (XY).
  • Special access permission is required to travel to Mecca and Medina. Non Muslims and followers of the Ahmadiyya religious movement are strictly prohibited from entering the country.
Senegal Visa required[281]
Serbia Travel Certificate required[282]
  • Travel certificate issued on a separate piece of paper.[283]
  • Holders of passports of the Taiwan can apply for a short-stay visa (visa C) in person at the relevant diplomatic-consular mission or through the Welcome to Serbia portal.If the request for issuing a visa for a short stay (visa C) is submitted in person, the visa is issued on the same day, and if it is submitted online, it is necessary to make an appointment at the competent diplomatic-consular mission of the Republic of Serbia to collect the visa.
  • It is necessary to apply for an entry permit letter from the Serbian embassy or consulate abroad in advance. The permit letter is not attached to the passport and can be used for a maximum stay of 90 days[284]
Seychelles Electronic Border System[285][286] 3 months
  • Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
  • Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
  • Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
Sierra Leone eVisa[287][288]
Singapore Visa not required[289] 30 days
  • Holders of passports without National ID numbers are required to hold a valid Taiwanese re-entry permit.[289]
  • After arriving in Singapore, Taiwanese passport holders can use the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to enter the country.[290]
Slovakia Visa not required[291] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Slovenia Visa not required[292] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Solomon Islands Visa required[293] 3 months
  • Since 24 April 2025, Solomon Islands have cancelled the visa on arrival for Taiwanese passport holders.[294]
Somalia Visa required[295]
  • In April 2025, Somalia announced that passengers with a Taiwanese passport were not allowed to enter or transit, and Timatic shows that Taiwanese citizens were unable to enter Somalia at the time.[296] In June 2025, however, Somalia lifted its ban on visitors entering with Taiwanese passports, and Timatic shows that Taiwanese citizens must have a valid visa issued by Somalia.[297]
South Africa Visa required[298]
  • Visas issued free of charge.
South Sudan eVisa[299][300]
  • Obtainable online.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • When traveling online, a printed visa authorization letter must be presented.
Spain Visa not required[301] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Sri Lanka Visa on arrival[302] 60 days / 30 days
  • According to the eTA site, citizens of Taiwan must apply for VOA and pay US$60 in cash.[303]
Sudan Visa required[304]
  • All foreigners traveling more than 25 kilometers outside of Khartoum must obtain a travel permit.[305]
  • Go to Darfur Separate travel permit is required.[305]
  • Mandatory Police Registration for all nationalities is required within 24 hours of arrival.
Suriname Visa not required[306][307] 90 days
  • An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.[308]
  • Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.[309]
Sweden Visa not required[310] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
 Switzerland Visa not required[311] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Passport with National ID number required.
Syria eVisa[312][313]
Tajikistan eVisa[314][315]
Tanzania eVisa / Visa on arrival[319][320]
Thailand Visa not required[321] 60 days
  • After entering Thailand, Taiwanese passport holders can use the automated passport control (APC) system to exit the country.[322]
Timor-Leste Visa on arrival[323] 30 days
Togo eVisa[324][325] 15 days
Tonga Visa required[326]
Trinidad and Tobago eVisa[327][328]
Tunisia Visa required[329]
Turkey eVisa[330][331] 30 days
Turkmenistan Visa required[332]
Tuvalu Visa not required[334] 90 days
Uganda eVisa[335][336]
Ukraine eVisa[337][338]
  • Ukraine resumed its eVisa service in February 2025.[339]
  • Taiwanese citizens need to select the "China (Taiwan)" option to apply for an electronic visa.
  • Prohibited from entering Novorossiya. Crossing from Ukraine requires visit purpose to be explained to Ukrainian passport control on exit and those who entered from Russia are not allowed to proceed further into Ukraine.[340]
United Arab Emirates Visa required[341]
  • May apply using 'Smart service'.[342]
  • The longest transit electronic visa is 96 hours. Taiwanese passport holders must travel the entire journey on the Emirates airline, with a transit time exceeding 4 hours.
  • Passengers on all international airlines may enter the United Arab Emirates for 96 hours after obtaining a transit visa at the airport.
  • All travellers in transit are exempt from entry fees for the first 48 hours; this short time may be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of 50 AED.
  • Taiwan citizens can obtain online visas in two ways: Smart Service Visitors may obtain a visa online through Smart Service for Dubai or other emirates.Passengers must have a printed Online Visa confirmation. Each nationality has specific visa conditions based on diplomatic relations, the purpose of visit, and intended duration of stay. Airline visa Visitors may obtain a visa online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad(and Air Baltic, Air Serbia, flydubai, Turkish Airlines and Indigo Airlines.
United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation[343] 6 months
  • ETA valid for 2 years when issued.[344]
  • Passport with National ID number required.[345]
  • After arriving in the UK, ePassport gates can be used for entry.[346]
United States Visa Waiver Program[347][348] 90 days
  • ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.[349]
  • ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land.[350]
  • A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival.[351]
  • Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country.
  • After arriving in the United States, Global Entry can be used for entry.[352]
  • A passport with a Republic of China national ID number is required. Otherwise, the DS-232 form must be filled out to apply for a visa.
Uruguay Visa required[353]
Uzbekistan eVisa[354][355]
Vanuatu Visa not required[356] 30 days
Vatican City Visa not required[357]
Venezuela eVisa
  • Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers.[358]
Vietnam eVisa[359][360]
  • Direct flight traveling to Phú Quốc can be exempted from a visa for 30 days.
Yemen eVisa[361]
  • Special permission needed for travel outside Sanaa or Aden.[362]
  • Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
  • Yemen has launched an electronic visa system for visitors who meet specific criteria (groups of 10 or more, business travel, transit, etc.).[363]
Zambia eVisa[364][365]
  • There is no Taiwan option in the application system.
Zimbabwe eVisa[366][367]
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Other Visa requirements

APEC Business Travel Card

  Full members of the scheme
  Transitional members (United States, Canada)

Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) travelling on business do not require a visa to the following countries:[368]

1 - Up to 180 days
2 - Up to 90 days
3 - Up to 90 days in a period of 180 days
4 - Up to 60 days

Although Taiwan is a member of this program, its nationals are also not allowed to use ABTC to enter China, instead they are required to use Taiwan Compatriot Permits.

The card must be used in conjunction with a passport and has the following advantages:[369]

  • No need to apply for a visa or entry permit to APEC countries, as the card is treated as such (except by Canada and United States)
  • Undertake legitimate business in participating economies
  • Expedited border crossing in all member economies, including transitional members

Vaccination

Many African countries, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia require all incoming passengers to have a current International Certificate of Vaccination. Some other countries require vaccination only if the passenger is coming from an infected area.[370]

Dependent, disputed or restricted territories

Visa requirements for nationals of Republic of China for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries, and restricted zones:

Greater China

ROC nationals without household registration (NWOHRs) are required to obtain a Chinese Travel Document from a Chinese embassy, consulate or diplomatic mission prior to travelling to Hong Kong SAR and mainland China. As Chinese Travel Documents are issued as a replacement of the Chinese passport, all holders of Taiwan passports who have citizenship or nationality of another country are ineligible and are required to apply for a Chinese visa on their non-ROC passports instead.[371]

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Areas Travel with ROC passportTravel with Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan ResidentsTravel with Chinese Travel Document
China Mainland China (excluding Tibet Autonomous Region) Single-entry Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents on arrival for 3 months, applicable to holders of Taiwanese ID cards only. Permit is still required even for airside transit Up to 5 years Up to 2 years
China Tibet Autonomous Region Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents and Tibet Travel Permit required Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents and Tibet Travel Permit required Valid Chinese Travel Document and Tibet Travel Permit required
 Hong Kong Online registration for 30 days free of charge, applicable to passports with National ID number only. Registration or Taiwan Compatriot Permit not required for airside transit[372][373] 30 days Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit required except for airside transit
 Macau 30 days[374] 30 days[375] 7 days, must be in transit to or from a third country or region

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Single-entry Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents can be applied with ROC passport (with a validity of more than 3 months), ROC National ID card, return ticket and 2 passport-sized photos, fee is CNY 150. Some airports may require additional documents, such as an invitation letter. Eligible airports are: Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Haikou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Jinan, Kunming, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Ningbo, Qingdao, Quanzhou, Sanya, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xiamen, Xi'an, Xuzhou, Yancheng, Yantai and Zhengzhou.[377] The single-entry travel permit is valid for a stay up to 3 months. Holder of a valid, long-term travel permit is not eligible to use this service, he or she must instead carry the long-term permit or will be refused entry for not doing so.

Other

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Visitor to Visa requirement Notes (excluding departure fees)
Europe
Abkhazia Visa required[378]
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Visa not required 3 months. Passport required.[379]
Gibraltar Visa not required Visa not required for holders of passports with National ID number only.[380]
Kosovo Visa not required 90 days, pre-arrival notifications must be made at least two weeks in advance.[381]
South Ossetia Visa required Multiple entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.[382][383]
Transnistria Visa required Moldovan visa required. Registration required after 24h.[384]
Africa
British Indian Ocean Territory Special permit required Special permit required.[385]
Mayotte Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[386]
Réunion Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[387]
Ascension Island Admission refused[388][389] From May 2015, the Ascension Island Government does not issue entry visas (including eVisas) to citizens of Taiwan.[390]
Saint Helena eVisa[391]
Tristan da Cunha Permission required Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands.[392]
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Visa regime undefined

Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory.

Somaliland Visa on arrival 30 days for 40 US dollars.[393] Due to safety concerns, the Taiwanese government advises its citizens not to travel to Somaliland.[394]
Asia
Iraqi Kurdistan Visa required[395]
Palestine Visa not required Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.[396][397]
Caribbean and North Atlantic
Anguilla Visa not required 3 months. Passport with National ID number required.[398]
Aruba Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[399]
Bermuda Visa not required 6 months[400]
Netherlands Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[401]
British Virgin Islands Visa not required 6 months[402]
Cayman Islands Visa not required 60 days. Passport with National ID number required.[403]
Curacao Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[404]
France French Guiana Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[405]
France French West Indies Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[406]
Greenland Visa not required 90 days in 180 days. Passport with National ID number required.[407]
Montserrat Visa not required 6 months[408]
Puerto Rico Visa not required 90 days. ESTA and passport with National ID number required.[409]
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[410][411]
Sint Maarten Visa not required 90 days. Passport with National ID number required.[412]
Turks and Caicos Islands Visa not required 90 days[413]
U.S. Virgin Islands Visa not required 90 days. ESTA and passport with National ID number required.[414]
Oceania
American Samoa Electronic Travel Authorization[415] 30 days.[416]
Cook Islands Visa not required 31 days[417]
French Polynesia Visa not required 90 days within 180 days. Passport with National ID number required.[418]
Guam Visa not required 45 days. Must hold a National ID card and disembark on a nonstop flight from Taiwan. Otherwise under the Visa Waiver Program, for 90 days on arrival from overseas for 2 years. ESTA and passport with National ID number required.[419]
New Caledonia Visa not required 90 days within 180 days. Passport with National ID number required.[420]
Niue Visa not required 30 days[421]
Northern Mariana Islands Visa not required 45 days. Must hold a National ID card and disembark on a nonstop flight from Taiwan. Otherwise under the Visa Waiver Program, for 90 days on arrival from overseas for 2 years. ESTA and passport with National ID number required.[422]
Pitcairn Islands Visa not required 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore.[423][424][425]
United States United States Minor Outlying Islands Special permits required Special permits required for Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll and Wake Island.[426][427][428][429][430][431][432]
Wallis and Futuna Visa not required 90 days within 180 days. Passport with National ID number required.[433]
South America
Galápagos Pre-registration required Online pre-registration is required. Transit Control Card must also be obtained at the airport prior to departure.[434]
South Atlantic and Antarctica
Falkland Islands Visa not required A visitor permit is normally issued as a stamp in the passport on arrival, The maximum validity period is 1 month.[435]
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Permit required Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling).[436][437]
Antarctica Special permits required Special permits required for British Antarctic Territory, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Argentine Antarctica, Australia Australian Antarctic Territory, Antártica Chilena Province Chilean Antarctic Territory, Australia Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Norway Peter I Island, Norway Queen Maud Land, New Zealand Ross Dependency.[438][439][440][441][442][443][444][445][446][447][448][449]
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Arab League — Certain countries will deny access to holders of Israeli visas or passport stamps of Israel because of the Arab League boycott of Israel.

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