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Taiwan passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Taiwan passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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75Visa-free
45eVisa
34Visa on arrival
43Visa required

Taiwan passport at a glance

With a Taiwan passport you can enter 75 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 109 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 45 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 43 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Taiwan

Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Taiwan passports
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyeVisa
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Taiwan passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa3171915
Asia11141311
Europe39033
North America13055
Oceania6233
South America3126

Longest visa-free stays

Where Taiwan passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 75
eVisa 45
Visa on arrival 34
Visa required 43
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Taiwan passport holders visit without a visa?

Taiwan passport holders can visit 75 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Seychelles and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 109 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Taiwan passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Taiwan passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Taiwan passport holders travel with an eVisa?

45 destinations let Taiwan passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Armenia, Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador, United Kingdom and others.

Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Taiwan passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Taiwan passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Taiwan passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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