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Taiwan passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026. Taiwan is a territory; holders usually travel on the passport of the sovereign state.

Taiwan passport holders can travel to 123 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 84 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival, and 16 with an electronic travel authorisation. 26 more offer an e-visa; 99 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Taiwan passport 42nd of 250 worldwide.

84 visa-free
23 on arrival
16 eTA
26 e-visa
99 visa required
#42 global rank

Visa-free

84 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

23 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

16 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

26 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

99 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Taiwan

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It has an area of 35,808 square kilometers, with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated. The combined territories under ROC control consist of 168 islands in total covering 36,193 square kilometers. The largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei, New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.

RegionEastern Asia

Area36,193 km²

CurrencyNew Taiwan dollar

LanguagesChinese

Calling code+886

Climate in Taiwan

Warmest in July, coolest in January, driest in February. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.