Taiwan visa requirements for Macanese citizens
Macanese citizens need an entry permit for Taiwan, arranged by a sponsor or tour operator.
MAC
Macau
TWN
Taiwan
Entry permit needed
A visa for tourists who cannot use visa-free entry or another approved route.
- Visa
- Entry permit
- Fee
- Usually 50 USD single; 100 USD multiple
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Macanese citizens in Taiwan
Taiwan entry permit needed; stay must be under 30 days
- For Macau permanent residents who are Chinese nationals.
- Macao passport must be valid for three months when you arrive.
- Born in Hong Kong/Macau: free online permit or NT$300 on arrival.
- First visit, born elsewhere: apply online for a NT$600 permit.
- That paid online permit takes five business days.
What to do
Ask a licensed tour operator or your sponsor in Taiwan to arrange the entry permit; you usually cannot apply alone.
Wait for the permit (or its approval number) before you book flights.
Carry a printed copy and follow the route and dates it allows.
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Ways into Taiwan
Your nationality decides whether you need a tourist visa.
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
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
- 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 — Employment Visitor Visa
- BOCA — Employment-Seeking Visa
- BOCA — Visiting Relatives
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Coming from Macau
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyTWD $
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageChineseSpoken at home too
- Emergency110 police119 ambulance
Planning your Taiwan trip
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- National Palace MuseumOne of the capital's major cultural attractions.
- Bao'an TempleA beautifully restored temple in Taipei.
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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 ($)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +886
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Questions
Are there special rules for Macanese citizens visiting Taiwan?
Eligible Macanese passport holders need an entry permit to visit Taiwan for less than 30 days.
Do macanese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Macanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan.
Can I get the Taiwan visa at the airport?
Yes. Macanese citizens get the visa when they land in Taiwan. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do taiwanese citizens need a visa for Macau?
Taiwanese citizens do not need a visa for Macau. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Taiwan?
Brunei, Israel, Japan, Malaysia Philippines, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Taiwan are easier for macanese citizens?
Hong Kong, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea China, and 3 more let macanese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Taiwan?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Taiwan?
New Taiwan dollar ($). 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 Macau passport?
It ranks #26 and reaches 131 destinations without applying ahead.
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