Taiwan visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens do not need a visa for Taiwan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
USA
United States
TWN
Taiwan
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Taiwan
Taiwan: visa-free entry with emergency or temporary US passports
- Emergency or temporary US passport holders do not need a visa.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Taiwan.
Ways into Taiwan
Your nationality decides whether you need a tourist visa.
Visa not required For your passport90-day visa-free stayPeople from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your nationality and passport qualify.
- Show your passport and confirmed departure ticket on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport meeting your nationality's rules
- Confirmed departure ticket
- Return ticket
- Count your stay from the day after arrival.
- Passport type, birthplace and citizenship rules can affect whether you qualify.
eVisaGovernment invitation eVisaAn online visa for eligible visitors invited to government-backed trips or events.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- NT$1,646
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Ask the inviting agency to get your approval code.
- Apply online using that code.
- Pay any fee.
- Print your approved eVisa.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months from application
- Government invitation and approval code
- Printed eVisa
- Other requested documents
- Check nationality limits: Sri Lankan nationals are temporarily excluded; North Koreans qualify only for sports.
- You cannot extend your stay or switch visa types.
Visa requiredTourist visitor visaA visa for tourists who cannot use visa-free entry or another approved route.
- Stay
- 14–90 days
- Fee
- Usually 50 USD single; 100 USD multiple
- Processing
- 5–10 days
How to apply
- Check the tourism rules for your nationality.
- Fill in the online visa form.
- Print and sign the form.
- Submit your documents and fee to a Taiwan visa office.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport copy and blank pages
- Signed application
- 2 recent colour photos
- Bank statement
- Travel plan
- Return ticket
- Seattle lists regular service as 10 working days.
- Seattle lists faster service as 5 working days.
- Your visa shows your allowed stay: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days.
- Check nationality restrictions before applying; tourist applications from Sri Lankan nationals are suspended.
Sources (42)Last updated 11 November 2026
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- BOCA — Tourism Visitor Visa
- BOCA — General Visitor Visa Rules
- BOCA — Standard Visa Fees
- BOCA — Designated-Country Procedures, Updated October 2026
- Taipei Representative Office in the UK — Supporting Documents; Official Indexed Text
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle — Fees and Processing Times; Official Indexed Text
- BOCA — International Airside Transit
- BOCA — Business Visitor Visa
- BOCA — Full-Time Student Resident Visa
- BOCA — General Resident Visa Rules, Updated August 2026
- BOCA — Chinese-Language Study Visitor Visa
- BOCA — Short Student Exchange Visitor Visa
- BOCA — White-Collar Worker Resident Visa
- BOCA — Employment Visitor Visa
- BOCA — Employment-Seeking Visa
- BOCA — Visiting Relatives
- BOCA — Foreign Spouses of Taiwan Citizens With Household Registration
- BOCA — Foreign Spouses of Other Qualifying Residents
- BOCA — Children Joining Parents or Grandparents
- BOCA — Medical Treatment
- Official eVisa Application Portal — Current Eligibility and Procedures
- BOCA — eVisa Fees, Updated March 2026
- BOCA — eVisa Eligibility, Updated August 2026
- BOCA — eVisa Documents
- BOCA — eVisa Validity
- BOCA — When to Apply for an eVisa
- BOCA — Older eVisa Processing-Time Notice
- Official eVisa Questions and Answers
- BOCA — Landing Visa, Updated January 2026
- National Immigration Agency — Travel Authorization Certificate Portal
- BOCA — Older Travel Authorization Certificate Requirements
- National Immigration Agency — Carrier Reference Guide; Official Indexed Text
- BOCA — Digital Nomad Visitor Visa
- BOCA — Working Holiday Partner Countries
- BOCA — Working Holiday Qualifications
- BOCA — Working Holiday Application Notes
- BOCA — Working Holiday Scheme Index
- BOCA — Cruise Passenger Temporary Entry, Updated November 2026
- National Immigration Agency — Taiwan Arrival Card
- National Immigration Agency — Arrival-Card Submission Extended to Seven Days, July 2026
- BOCA — General Visa Form Submission Instructions
Coming from United States
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyTWD $
- Time+20h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageChinese
- Emergency110 police119 ambulance
Planning your Taiwan trip
Best time to go: October to December is the best time, though typhoons can still occur. Spring is also pleasant but wetter. June to September is hot and humid, with temperatures above 30°C in lowland areas.
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- National Palace MuseumOne of the capital's major cultural attractions.
- Bao'an TempleA beautifully restored temple in Taipei.
- TainanTaiwan's oldest city has many historic sites and colonial buildings.
Scams to watch for in Taiwan
- Pickpocketing in crowdsSomeone steals a wallet or other belongings while people are packed together. This is a known problem in crowded areas across Taiwan, including Taipei.
- Taxi detoursThe driver takes an indirect route, making the metered fare higher.
- Night taxi rates charged during the dayThe driver uses the night rate during daytime hours to raise the fare.
About Taiwan
Taiwan is a self-governing island state off the southeastern coast of the Chinese mainland.
- Capital
- Taipei
- Money
- New Taiwan dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +886
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Taiwan?
American citizens with emergency or temporary passports can enter Taiwan without a visa. The source does not state the rule for ordinary American passports.
Do american citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
American citizens do not need a visa for Taiwan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Taiwan?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do taiwanese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Taiwanese citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United States.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Taiwan?
Belize, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic Guatemala, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Taiwan are easier for american citizens?
Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia South Korea, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Taiwan?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Taiwan?
New Taiwan dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Taiwan?
Chinese.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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