Taiwan Visa and Passport Requirements

Passports: To enter Taiwan, a passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Visas: Visas for Taiwan are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above (provided they have no criminal record, have a confirmed return air ticket or documentation for onward travel) for stays of up to 90 days. Australian nationals were previously only able to stay for 30 days without a visa. As of 1 January 2015, they may stay for 90 days. This decision will be reviewed after one year. FREE Pocket Guide (download & print) Visa note: Although the vast majority of visitors to Taiwan do not require visas, anyone travelling on to China is advised to have arranged their Chinese visa before arriving in Taiwan, where the process is notoriously long-winded. Types and cost: Single-entry visa: £32; multiple-entry visa: £64. Special handling fees also apply to nationalities of countries which charge a handling fee to Taiwanese visa applicants (eg US nationals must pay a £132 fee). Multiple-entry visas are issued for business purposes only and require a document from your employer regarding the purpose of visit. Validity: Single-entry visa: usually valid for three months to one year for stays of 14, 30, 60 or 90 days; multiple-entry (business purposes only): six months from the date of issue.