Taiwan Visa

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Taiwan Visa Types
The two main types of visa for Taiwan are:

  • Taiwan Visitor Visa (for short stays)
  • Taiwan Resident Visa (for long stays)

Taiwan Resident Visa
The Taiwan Resident Visa is for foreigners who wish to live in Taiwan for longer than 90 days for a specific purpose, such as working or studying. As such Taiwan Resident Visas are divided into the following:

  • Taiwan Work Visa issued to foreigners who want to take up paid employment in a Taiwanese company. In addition to the work visa, they will also need a work permit.
  • Taiwan Student Visa, for foreigners who wish to pursue their studies in a Taiwanese educational institution. Before applying, they must already be accepted in a school/university in Taiwan.
  • Taiwan Family Reunification Visa, for foreign nationals who want to join a family member (spouse, parent, or child) who is a Taiwanese resident.
  • Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa issued to foreign nationals who want to set up a business in Taiwan. It is the Taiwanese government’s effort to attract foreign entrepreneurs to engage in Taiwan’s economy.
  • Taiwan Working Holidays Visa, which is issued to young people (students or recent graduates) aged 18-30 from countries which have a Working Holiday Scheme established with Taiwan. It allows youngsters to work in Taiwan for up to 1 year.
  • Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa, issued to foreign digital nomads who want to work remotely from Taiwan.

Taiwan Visitor Visa
The Visitor Visa for Taiwan is for short-term stays of up to 90 days. The Taiwanese Visitor Visa is issued for tourism, social visit, business, attending conferences and events, and other approved purposes that do not require taking up paid employment or obtaining an additional permit.

It can also be issued for single- and multiple-entries and for a duration of three to five years.

Is There an Online Taiwan Visa?
Yes, an eVisa for Taiwan is available, but only to nationals of the following countries:

  • Bahrain
  • Burkina Faso
  • Colombia
  • Dominica
  • Ecuador
  • Kiribati
  • Kuwait
  • Mauritius
  • Montenegro
  • Oman
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates.

Additionally, nationals of the following countries are also eligible for the Taiwan eVisa if they will be traveling with a tourist group under “Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries”:

  • Cambodia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Laos
  • Myanmar
  • Vietnam

If you are from one of the following countries and will conduct business in Taiwan with a recommendation by the local offices of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), you may also apply for a Taiwan eVisa:

  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • India
  • Iran
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka

The Taiwan eVisa is only for short-term stays (tourism, business, visits, etc) and only for up to 90 days. You cannot apply to extend it or convert it into a long-stay visa.

You may apply here. The application processing time is shorter and you do not have to present yourself at any Taiwanese diplomatic mission.

What Are the Taiwan Visa Requirements?
When you apply for a Taiwan visa, you must submit several supporting documents, such as:

  • Your passport or other travel documents, which must be valid for at least another six months from the date of entry, since Taiwan applies the “six/three-month passport validity” rule.
  • The printed Taiwan Visa Application Form
  • Two passport-sized pictures
  • A return/onward flight or ferry ticket, which proves you intend to leave after your stay in Taiwan is over.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of your stay
  • Proof of payment of the Taiwan visa fee
  • Any additional documents based on the purpose of your visit, such as:
  • A letter from your current employer, if traveling for business
  • Invitation letter from your relatives in Taiwan along with proof of relationship, if travelling for a social visit

Taiwan Visa Fees
The Taiwan visa fees change depending on the type of visa you apply for as well as where you are applying from. As such, the Taiwan visa fees are:

If applying at a Taiwan Diplomatic Mission Overseas:

  • Single-Entry Visitor Visa: US$50
  • Multiple-Entry Visitor Visa: US$100
  • Single-Entry Resident Visa: US$66
  • Multiple-Entry Resident Visa: US$132

If applying in Taiwan:

  • Single-Entry Visitor Visa: NT$1,600
  • Multiple-Entry Visitor Visa: NT$3,200
  • Single-Entry Resident Visa: NT$2,200
  • Multiple-Entry Resident Visa: NT$4,400

How Long Does it Take to Process a Taiwan Visa?
The processing time for a Taiwan visa depends on the country from which you’re applying, but it usually does not take long, varying from 2-10 working days from the time they receive your completed application. You should inquire with the Taiwan diplomatic mission through which you are applying to make sure.

Resident visas, on the other hand, may take longer.

What is the Duration of a Taiwan Visa?
A Taiwan Tourist only allows the holder to stay in Taiwan for a maximum of 90 days from the day of arrival. Some countries, however, have a shorter allowed time of stay in Taiwan (14, 30, or 60). The visa for Taiwan is valid for:

  • Up to three months, if you have a single-entry Taiwan visa
  • Up to five years, if you have a multiple-entry Taiwan visa

Taiwan Entry Requirements for People’s Republic of China, Macau, and Hong Kong
Nationals of the PRC, Macau and Hong Kong need an Exit & Entry Permit before they can be allowed to travel in and out of Taiwan.

There’s the:

  • Single-entry Exit & Entry Permit, which is issued on an A4 paper.
  • Multiple-entry Exit & Entry Permit, which is in the form of a passport-size booklet.

Can I get Taiwan visa from Pakistan?
If you are from Pakistan, you’ll be requested to have a visa to enter Taiwan. Remember that you can only get this document by going to an embassy, however, you could receive it through an online process in the near future.

Do you need a visa to go to Taiwan?
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

If you wish to enter Taiwan as a tourist or short-term visitor (less than 90 days), you do not need a visa. No extensions or changes of status are permitted. For visa-waiver travel, your U.S. passport must be valid through the number of days you intend to stay.

How much is the visa fee for Taiwan for Pakistan?
The fee for a visa to Taiwan through the embassy/consulate is US$50-100 (this may vary depending on your country and nationality).

Is there a Taiwan embassy in Pakistan?
You can also contact Taiwan embassy Islamabad for details and information about your queries. From the embassy office, you can get exact details about your requirements and needs or you can drop your questions to us.

How long is visa-free in Taiwan?
HOW LONG CAN A VISA-FREE VISITOR STAY IN TAIWAN? A visa-free visitor can stay in Taiwan for 14 days starting from the day after the date of arrival. The duration of stay is not extendable; visitors must depart before the end of the said duration of 14 days.

Does Taiwan stamp your passport?
You will not receive an immigration stamp in your passport or a written notice following your use of the e-Gate. However, if you need an immigration stamp in your passport, please proceed to the NIA service counters for help.

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