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Taiwan visa rules for United States passport holders

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The answer

Yes. United States passport holders can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
90 days per entry
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE90 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

boca.gov.twBureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)Checked 29 Oct 2026

Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini*, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan*, Kosovo, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands*, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia*(effective until March 31, 2030), Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu*, United Kingdom*, and United States of America*.

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Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Needs a confirmed return or onward ticket with a confirmed seat reservation.
  • Needs the online Taiwan Arrival Card completed within 7 days before arrival.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

A passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Taiwan passport holders need to visit the United States.

Taiwan passport United States

ETA needed before travel · 90 days

Fee
$40.62
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

Current Program Countries: The following countries are currently designated for participation in the VWP. Country VWP Travel Began Andorra Oct. 1, 1991 Australia July 29, 1996 Austria Oct. 1, 1991 Belgium Oct. 1, 1991 Brunei ** July 29, 1993 Chile Mar. 31, 2014 Croatia Dec. 1, 2021 Czech Republic Nov. 17, 2008 Denmark Oct. 1, 1991 Estonia Nov. 17, 2008 Finland Oct. 1, 1991 France July 1, 1989 Germany July 15, 1989 Greece Apr. 5, 2010 Hungary Nov. 17, 2008 Iceland Oct. 1, 1991 Ireland Apr. 1, 1995 Israel Sept. 29, 2023 Italy July 29, 1989 Japan Dec. 15, 1988 Korea, Republic of Nov. 17, 2008 Latvia Nov. 17, 2008 Liechtenstein Oct. 1, 1991 Lithuania Nov. 17, 2008 Luxembourg Oct. 1, 1991 Malta Dec. 30, 2008 Monaco Oct. 1, 1991 Netherlands † July 29, 1989 New Zealand Oct. 1, 1991 Norway Oct. 1, 1991 Poland Nov. 11, 2019 Portugal Aug. 9, 1999 Qatar Nov. 21, 2024 San Marino Oct. 1, 1991 Singapore Aug. 9, 1999 Slovakia Nov. 17, 2008 Slovenia Sept. 30, 1997 Spain Oct. 1, 1991 Sweden July 15, 1989 Switzerland July 1, 1989 Taiwan ‡ Nov. 1, 2012 United Kingdom § July 1, 1988

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Visa-free nearby

Other places United States passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Taipei, nearest first.

  1. Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong, about 810 km from TaipeiVisa-free · 90 days
  2. Macao SAR ChinaMacau, about 870 km from TaipeiVisa-free · 30 days
  3. PhilippinesManila, about 1,160 km from TaipeiVisa-free · 30 days
  4. South KoreaSeoul, about 1,480 km from TaipeiVisa-free · 90 days
  5. JapanTokyo, about 2,100 km from TaipeiVisa-free · 90 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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