Where Taiwan passport holders can go visa-free

90 days within any 6-months period. Taiwanese citizens can use 「eGates」 to enter the country.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 6-month period. Passport with National ID number required.

Must be in possession of a regular passport with a validity period of at least 6 months.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period. Passport with National ID number required. Except for civilian areas, a road pass is required to enter the United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. After arriving in the Czech Republic, Taiwanese passport holders can use Easy Go to enter the country.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

Lau Province- Special permission required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. Special permission is required to travel to 'Clipperton Island'. Taiwanese passport holders can use PARAFE to leave France.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. After arriving in Germany, EasyPass can be used for entry. The EasyPass system can be used in various parts of Germany, including 8 airports such as Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Stuttgart, Hanover, and Hamburg. However, people who stay in Germany for a long time still need a visa or residence permit to use the EasyPass system.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. Mount Athos Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed.

Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit required except for airside transit in Hong Kong International Airport.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. After arriving in Italy, Taiwanese passport holders can use eGates to enter the country. The eGates system can be used at 20 airports in Italy.

Passport with National ID number required. After arriving in Japan, J-BIS can be used for entry.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

After arriving in Malaysia, Taiwanese passport holders can use Autogate to enter the country. Sabah and Sarawak - Malaysian Visa / eNTRI required. These states have their own immigration authorities but same visa policies applies as West Malaysia. However a single entry Visa / eNTRI is valid for multiple entry/exit between the territories inside Malaysia.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. Taiwanese citizens can apply for a 'Security Check Time Slot' to leave the Netherlands.

Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. Go to Jan Mayen Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours. Anyone of any nationality may live and work freely in Svalbard per the Svalbard Treaty.

Visa exemption applies for tourism purposes only. Effective until June 30, 2027. eVisa is still available for short-term visits not exceeding 30 days. Visa required for longer tourism trips or other travel purposes.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required. Taiwanese citizens holding valid biometric passports (provided they entered the Schengen area through Portugal and did not overstay) can use the RAPID4ALL electronic gate to leave the country. RAPID4ALL e-gates are available at Faro Airport, Lisbon Airport Terminal 1, Madeira Airport, Ponta Delgada Airport, and Porto Airport.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

Holders of passports without National ID numbers are required to hold a valid Taiwanese re-entry permit. After arriving in Singapore, Taiwanese passport holders can use the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to enter the country.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Passport with National ID number required.

After entering Thailand, Taiwanese passport holders can use the automated passport control (APC) system to exit the country.

ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country. After arriving in the United States, Global Entry can be used for entry. A passport with a Republic of China national ID number is required. Otherwise, the DS-232 form must be filled out to apply for a visa.

90 days on each visit in 12-month period. ROC passports without National ID numbers are not accepted unless the holder has permanent residency in another country. The longest is 3 months. For tourism or business purposes only, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) must be applied for in advance through the mobile application "AustralianETA", with a validity period of one year. Only a Republic of China passport holding a Republic of China national identity card number will be issued, and non registered citizens are not allowed to apply unless they have permanent residency in a third country. May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia. Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Special authorisation required.

Passport with National ID number issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs required. On arrival from land or overseas eTA required when arriving by air.

Entry refused by certain Muslim countries due to Arab league boycott of Israel if evidence of travel to Israel Passport with National ID number required. Underof Zone and Ghajar are restricted areas, therefore access is restricted.

Taiwanese citizens can still apply for eTA to enter Kenya.

Taiwan standard passport with National ID number required; otherwise, visa required. Taiwan diplomatic and official passports are unacceptable, and visas will not be endorsed in them. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. Taiwanese citizens can use eGate to enter and exit New Zealand.

Taiwanese citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa. They must have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. Taiwanese passport holders must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. They can complete their K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding their flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. Taiwanese passport holders are exempt from K-ETA requirements until end of 2026. After arriving in South Korea, Taiwanese passport holders can use the Smart Entry Service (SeS) to enter the country.

ETA valid for 2 years when issued. Passport with National ID number required. After arriving in the UK, ePassport gates can be used for entry.

Visa-on-arrival fee is US$51 Passengers who are eligible to tourism who holds round-trip air tickets and accommodation booking validations or business purposes and hold round-trip air tickets with a confirmation letter from the Board of Investment of Bangladesh can apply for a visa on arrival. Available at international airports in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet.

With the exception of the capital Malé, tourists are generally prohibited from visiting non-resort islands without the express permission of the Government of Maldives.

Free visa on arrival.

e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).

Those who hold a visa approval certificate in advance can apply for a visa on arrival.

Maximum duration of 120 days, limited to sightseeing purposes. Entry from Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) can also be applied for in local currency; The longest is 21 days.

Bahrain International Airport has 12 departure e-gates and 8 arrival e-gates with a total number of 20 e-gates. They require taking photos or fingerprints depending on the directions the machine prompts for passengers. Those currently eligible to use the e-gates are Bahrain citizens and residents with valid passports or valid ID Cards, citizens of GCC Member States with valid passports and visitors with valid multi-entry visas, after a successful first arrival through a physical counter (Does not apply to citizens of Belarus, Iran, Kosovo and North Korea)

Must have an international vaccination certificate.

Due to the influence of the Chinese government, Botswana has removed the option for "Taiwan" and requires Taiwanese citizens to choose "China" in order to apply for an electronic visa.

Online Visa: https://paris.diplomatie.gouv.cf/services/24/visa-court-sejour/

The fee varies depending on the visa type. If the country option is displayed in Spanish when filling out the form, please select 'Other Cases and TERRITORIES'. Taiwanese citizens holding ROC passports or valid visas to the Schengen Area or the United States are eligible for visa-free entry. San Andrés and Leticia - Visitors arriving at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport and Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport must buy tourist cards on arrival.

Passengers holding VIP invitation letters do not require visas. In April 2019 Congolese authorities announced a plan to introduce an electronic visa in August 2019. Visa applications can already be submitted online at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France website.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.

Since August 2024, visitors from most countries may obtain an e-Visa for 90 days. Extension is possible for another 90 days. The electronic visa option requires selecting "Taiwan Province of China".

Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. New digital platform for issuing electronic tourist visas (e-Visas) in less than 48 hours, free of charge, for all applications submitted between July 1 and September 30, 2025.

Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026. The processing time for the eVisa is 96 hours, costing $260 for a single entry and $468 for a multiple entry visa, making it one of the most expensive eVisas. Fees are higher for faster processing.

According to Timatic, all other visitors that are not visa exempt can obtain an eVisa before departure.

e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. Protected Area Permit (PAP) required for all of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand. Restricted Area Permit (RAP) required for all of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep and parts of Sikkim. Some of these requirements are occasionally lifted for a year.

Tourist purpose: single trip from the 15th to the 30th; The maximum duration for a single business purpose is 14 days, limited to processing at designated ports. Kish Island - No visa required for 14 days.

Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)

e-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). Visa on arrival is also available for those with pre-arranged landing visa invitation. Invitation letter issued by Kyrgyz travel agency or other inviting units.

18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.

Starting March 11, 2025, international travelers can apply for an electronic visa on arrival to visit Liberia, but if there is a Liberian embassy in one's country, the traveler is required to apply for a visa directly at the embassy and not through this portal.

Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.

Starting from September 22, 2023, Republic of China passport holders can apply for a Holiday Visa online through the website of the Ministry of the Interior, Immigration, and Security of the host country https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/holidayvisa-services .

Business purposes and obtain a license from the Nepalese Ministry of Industry for a maximum of 5 years.

Citizens of all other countries are eligible to obtain an electronic visa in advance. The country launched the electronic visa portal in March 2026.

Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).

Available at Hamad International Airport

The scope of application covers the entire territory of Russia, with a visa validity period of 60 days and a stay period of 16 days. The visa fee is $40, and children under 6 years old are free of charge. Several closed cities and regions in Russia require special authorization. For visiting Crimea, visas issued by Russia are required. Russia signed the "Shared Values Visa" law on August 19, 2024, aimed at simplifying the residence permits for citizens of countries that do not conform to Russia's traditional spirit and values. This means that one can obtain a three-month temporary residency without passing the exam. The focus of this law is to simplify the residence permit for foreign citizens with traditional Russian spirit and values. As long as they comply with Russian values, foreign citizens do not need to prove their knowledge of Russian language, Russian history, or Russian law (without examination), and can obtain a temporary residence permit for three months. By simplifying th

Restricted tourism and Islamic sub pilgrimage purposes; Holding a business or tourist visa issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, or a Schengen area country, and the visa is valid, used, and stamped, can apply for a visa on arrival. It is necessary to travel on airlines such as Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Flyadeal (F3), Saudigulf (6S), or Nasir (XY). Special access permission is required to travel to Mecca and Medina. Non Muslims and followers of the Ahmadiyya religious movement are strictly prohibited from entering the country.

Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. When traveling online, a printed visa authorization letter must be presented.

Go to Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province OIVR permit required (15+5 Tajikistani Somoni) and another special permit (free of charge) is required for Lake Sarez.

Closed cities - A special permit, issued prior to arrival by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is required if visiting the following places: Atamurat, Cheleken, Dashoguz, Serakhs and Serhetabat. Turkmenistan has launched an electronic visa application website on October 1, 2026.

Ukraine resumed its eVisa service in February 2025. Taiwanese citizens need to select the "China (Taiwan)" option to apply for an electronic visa. Prohibited from entering Novorossiya. Crossing from Ukraine requires visit purpose to be explained to Ukrainian passport control on exit and those who entered from Russia are not allowed to proceed further into Ukraine.

Direct flight traveling to Phú Quốc can be exempted from a visa for 30 days.

Special permission needed for travel outside Sanaa or Aden. Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. Yemen has launched an electronic visa system for visitors who meet specific criteria (groups of 10 or more, business travel, transit, etc.).

Travelers arriving by cruise ship do not need to apply for a visa in advance.Their visas are processed on board the ship. Travelers on tours organized by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. The itinerary must include one of these southern provinces: Adrar, Béchar, Béni Abbès, Biskra, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Djanet, Djelfa, El Bayadh, El M'Ghair, El Menia, El Oued, Ghardaïa, Illizi, In Guezzam, In Salah, Laghouat, M'Sila, Naâma, Ouargla, Ouled Djellal, Tamanrasset, Timimoun, Tindouf, Touggourt.

An Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE) is available for Taiwanese passport with a valid entry authorization for the United States of America for a fee of US$200. The maximum duration is 3 months and is for tourism purposes only. Applying for one requires holding a regular passport with a validity period of at least 6 months, a record of at least 1 entry into the United States in the past 2 years, or holding a valid entry permit issued by the United States (ESTA or B2/J/B1/O/P<P1-P2-P3>/E/H-1B visa), and must hold a printed electronic travel authorization approval certificate; Additionally, passport holders can apply for a Travel Certificate issued by Argentina.

Passengers holding a cruise booking certificate can stay visa free for up to 24 hours.

Passengers who are not departing or transiting from Russia are eligible to apply for a visa upon arrival at Minsk National Airport and must provide proof of sufficient medical expenses. The condition is that proof documents must be submitted 3 working days before the actual date of entry. Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk National Airport if the support.

Brazilian visas issued before 14 May 2014 were affixed on laissez-passers.

Holders of Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Resident can enter China via E-channel upon arrival.

Visa covers Asmara only; to travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa).

Beginning on December 1, 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada. Cruise ship passengers of all nationalities can visit Grenada for up to 24 hours without a visa.

ROC passports are not recognized. Must hold an Affidavit of Identity issued by Jamaica. citizens of Taiwan with an "Affadivit of Identity" traveling as tourists may obtain a visa on arrival.

Kazakhstan has cancelled the electronic visa application for Taiwanese citizens. Taiwanese citizens must apply for a visa from the Kazakh embassy or consulate before entering Kazakhstan. Closed cities - Special permission required for the town of Baikonur and surrounding areas in Kyzylorda Oblast, and the town of Gvardeyskiy near Almaty.

Nationals of most countries who hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, the Schengen Area, or the United Kingdom are eligible to apply for a simplified Kuwait e-Visa. The supporting document (visa or residence permit) must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of application. The Kuwait e-Visa may be issued as a single or multiple-entry visa, with each stay allowed for a maximum of 30 days. The e-Visa itself can be valid for up to 1 year, depending on the applicant's eligibility and the type of visa issued.

Pre examination system Tourist visa on arrival, up to 30 days, requires first sending an email to the Jordanian representative office to handle the tourist visa on arrival, limited to entry from Beirut International Airport (BEY), and the passport must be valid for at least one month upon arrival.

No visa is required for passengers with a valid visa or show proof of permanent residence of Canada, Japan, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State.

Morocco has resumed visa applications for Taiwanese citizens on September 21st.

Holders of a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police may obtain a visa on arrival (flyer visa) upon arrival at Niamey. The passport will be compounded for 1 working day and the traveler is required to appear at the Director General of Immigration the next working day to register and collect their passport. Transit without a visa is available to holders of onward tickets for a maximum transit of 24 hours.

To enter for tourism purposes, one must first obtain authorization issued by a local travel agency in North Korea. Tourists are not allowed to leave North Korea outside of the capital Pyongyang. Special permission is required to travel to other areas, and tourists can only leave the capital with the accompaniment of government guides (cannot move independently). The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a restricted area, therefore access is restricted.

Extra registration with the Immigration Head Office of Pakistan in Hong Kong is required in advance of arrival.

Travel certificate issued on a separate piece of paper. Holders of passports of the Taiwan can apply for a short-stay visa (visa C) in person at the relevant diplomatic-consular mission or through the Welcome to Serbia portal.If the request for issuing a visa for a short stay (visa C) is submitted in person, the visa is issued on the same day, and if it is submitted online, it is necessary to make an appointment at the competent diplomatic-consular mission of the Republic of Serbia to collect the visa. It is necessary to apply for an entry permit letter from the Serbian embassy or consulate abroad in advance. The permit letter is not attached to the passport and can be used for a maximum stay of 90 days

Since 24 April 2025, Solomon Islands have cancelled the visa on arrival for Taiwanese passport holders.

In April 2025, Somalia announced that passengers with a Taiwanese passport were not allowed to enter or transit, and Timatic shows that Taiwanese citizens were unable to enter Somalia at the time. In June 2025, however, Somalia lifted its ban on visitors entering with Taiwanese passports, and Timatic shows that Taiwanese citizens must have a valid visa issued by Somalia.

Visas issued free of charge.

A letter from sponsor in Sri Lanka is required for visa application.

All foreigners traveling more than 25 kilometers outside of Khartoum must obtain a travel permit. Go to Darfur Separate travel permit is required. Mandatory Police Registration for all nationalities is required within 24 hours of arrival.

May apply using 'Smart service'. The longest transit electronic visa is 96 hours. Taiwanese passport holders must travel the entire journey on the Emirates airline, with a transit time exceeding 4 hours. Passengers on all international airlines may enter the United Arab Emirates for 96 hours after obtaining a transit visa at the airport. All travellers in transit are exempt from entry fees for the first 48 hours; this short time may be extended for up to 96 hours for a fee of 50 AED. Taiwan citizens can obtain online visas in two ways: Smart Service Visitors may obtain a visa online through Smart Service for Dubai or other emirates.Passengers must have a printed Online Visa confirmation. Each nationality has specific visa conditions based on diplomatic relations, the purpose of visit, and intended duration of stay. Airline visa Visitors may obtain a visa online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad(and Air Baltic, Air Serbia, flydubai, Turk

Only those invited to participate in international conferences, sports events, world-class events, etc. held in Georgia can apply for an exception, but they need to obtain a visa based on specific circumstances.

Due to influence of the Chinese government, Kiribati no longer recognizes Taiwanese passports and therefore does not issue visas to Taiwanese citizens (for business and tourism). This means that Taiwanese citizens will not be able to enter Kiribati.

Taiwanese citizens are not allowed to enter and transit.

Due to influence of the Chinese government, Venezuela no longer recognizes Taiwanese passports and therefore does not issue visas to Taiwanese citizens (for business and tourism). This means that Taiwanese citizens will not be able to enter Venezuela.