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All receipts for payment of Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) fees issued before October 1, 2022, will expire September 30, 2023. There will be no extensions of fee validity. Applicants must schedule an appointment or submit an interview waiver application before September 30, 2023 to avoid paying a new fee. Please note that the interview itself does not need to take place before September 30, 2023, but an interview appointment needs to be made in the system, even if it is scheduled months into the future. Furthermore, applicants using MRV fees paid before October 1, 2022 to book an appointment are cautioned not to attempt to change their appointment dates on or after October 1, 2023. Doing so will result in forfeiture of both the original appointment slot and the MRV fee receipt. The applicant will be required to pay a new fee and submit a new application package.

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Select here to learn more about certain individual petition-based visa applicants who are now eligible for waiver of interview .

On October 25, President Biden announced a Presidential Proclamation titled “A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” This proclamation, which took effect at 12:01 am Eastern Standard Time on November 8, 2021, ended the travel restrictions under Presidential Proclamations (P.P.) 9984, 9992, 10143, and 10199 as they relate to the suspension of entry into the United States of persons physically present in Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, the Schengen Area, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. In place of these restrictions, the President announced a global vaccination requirement for all adult foreign national travelers. More information about this global vaccination requirement, including details on exceptions and waivers due to humanitarian concerns, is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .

The Department of State (the Department) has waived, through December 31, 2022, the in-person interview requirement for F, M, and J visa applicants qualifying as secondary and university students, professors, research scholars, short-term scholars, or specialists (“academic J visa applicants”) who were previously issued any class of visa, subject to certain conditions. 

The Department has also waived the in-person interview requirement for first-time F, M, and academic J visa applicants who are citizens or nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) participating countries, subject to some limitations. 

The Department has also exempted from the requirement for collecting fingerprints, through the end of 2022 , first-time F, M, and academic J visa applicants who are citizens or nationals of VWP participating countries who qualify for this proposed interview waiver .  

Subject to some limitations.  Please see details on Interview Waiver page to determine whether you qualify.  Consular officers may still interview applicants for any reason.  Click here for FAQs .

Secretary Blinken, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification. Previously, only those applicants whose nonimmigrant visa expired within 24 months were eligible for an interview waiver. The Secretary has temporarily extended the expiration period to 48 months. This policy is in effect until December 31, 2022. This change will allow consular officers to continue processing certain nonimmigrant visa applications while limiting the number of applicants who must appear at a consular section, thereby reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission to other applicants and consular staff. Travelers are encouraged to review the website of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for detailed information on what services are currently available as well as eligibility information and instructions on applying for a visa without an interview.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all air passengers entering the United States to present a negative COVID-19 test (a viral detection test for SARS-CoV- 2 approved or authorized by the relevant national authority), taken within 1 day of departure. Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers before boarding. ​Airlines must deny boarding of passengers if they do not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery. This requirement is separate from the visa application process. All Presidential Proclamations restricting travel due to COVID-19 remain in place, and continue to apply to subject potential travelers regardless of their test results or vaccination status. Travelers holding a National Interest Exception also remain subject to all applicable pre-departure testing requirements. For more information on waivers to the testing requirement please click here . Additionally, if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or believe you may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, you are strongly encouraged to postpone your travel.

AIT will change its consular exchange rate from US$1=NT$29 to US$1=NT$30 effective April 25, 2022.

All applicants for nonimmigrant visas who pay the visa processing fee on or after April 25 must pay at the new exchange rate.

Applicants who paid the visa processing fee at the previous exchange rate on or before April 24 may still use their receipt within one year.

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) understands that many visa applicants have paid the visa application processing fee and are still waiting to schedule a visa appointment. We are working diligently to restore all routine visa operations as quickly and safely as possible. In the meantime, rest assured that AIT will extend the validity of your payment (known as the MRV fee) until September 30, 2023, to allow all applicants who were unable to schedule a visa appointment as a result of the suspension of routine consular operations an opportunity to schedule and/or attend a visa appointment with the already paid fee.

To facilitate your interview process at AIT, please print out and bring both your appointment confirmation and DS-160 confirmation to your interview.  Please make sure the printed bar codes are clear.  Incomplete, incorrect, or unclear barcodes will NOT be accepted and will result in cancellation of your appointment.

As of Wednesday, July 15, 2020 AIT Taipei has resumed routine visa services in all visa categories. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, you may follow the guidance provided at  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/tw/tw-niv-expeditedappointment.asp  to request an emergency appointment.

Please note: Individuals coming to AIT for consular services are now required to bring and wear protective masks. You will not be allowed entry without a mask. Additionally, if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or believe you may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, you are strongly encouraged to postpone your appointment.

Taiwan has implemented temporary measures to counter the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Travelers with certain travel may be prohibited from entering Taiwan or subject to quarantine upon entry. In accordance with Taiwan regulations, any applicant who is subject to home quarantine will not be allowed to enter AIT. Please schedule visa appointments accordingly. For the latest updates on Taiwan’s home quarantine requirements, please monitor the  Taiwan Centers for Disease Control website  and the  Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bureau of Consular Affairs website .

Welcome to the U.S. Visa Information Service for Taiwan. On this website you can find information about U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and the requirements to apply for each. You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the American Institute in Taiwan.

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The Visa Waiver Program  (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries *  to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid  Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)  approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained below. If you prefer to have a visa in your passport, you may still apply for a visitor (B) visa.

Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015

Under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, travelers in the following categories must obtain a visa prior to traveling to the United States as they are no longer eligible to travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP):

• Nationals of VWP countries who have traveled to or been present in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited exceptions for travel for diplomatic or military purposes in the service of a VWP country).
• Nationals of VWP countries who have traveled to or been present in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021 (with limited exceptions for travel for diplomatic or military purposes in the service of a VWP country).
• Nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria.

Requirements for Using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

You must meet  all  of the following requirements to travel to the United States on the VWP:

Travel Purpose Must be Permitted on a Visitor (B) Visa

The following are examples of activities permitted while in the United States on the VWP. In addition, transiting through the United States to other countries is generally permitted for VWP travelers.

• consult with business associates
• attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference
• attend short-term training (you may not be paid by any source in the United States with the exception of expenses incidental to your stay)
• negotiate a contract

Learn more about  Business Travel to the United States  (PDF - 362 KB).

• vacation (holiday)
• visit with friends or relatives
• medical treatment
• participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
• participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating
• enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation)

Learn more about  Visitor Visas - Business and Pleasure  (PDF - 510 KB).

Travel Purposes Not Permitted on Visa Waiver Program – Examples:

• study, for credit
• work as foreign press, radio, film, journalists, or other information media
• permanent residence in the United States

Must Be a Citizen or National of a VWP Designated Country *

You must be a citizen or national of the following countries *  to be eligible to travel to the United States under the VWP.

• Czech Republic
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• South Korea
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom**

**To be eligible to travel under the VWP, British citizens must have the unrestricted right of permanent abode in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

Each Traveler Must Have a Valid ESTA

In order to travel without a visa on the VWP, you must have authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding a U.S. bound air or sea carrier. ESTA is a web-based system operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to determine eligibility to travel under the VWP to the United States for tourism or business. Visit the  ESTA webpage  on the CBP website for more information.

Updating Your ESTA

In most cases, your ESTA will be valid for two years.  You also must obtain a new ESTA if you: (1) receive a new passport, including an emergency or temporary passport; (2) change your name; (3) change your gender; (4) change your country of citizenship; or (5) need to change your responses to any of the “yes” or “no” questions on the ESTA application.

These individuals can apply for visas using regular appointment processes at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  For those who require a visa for urgent travel to the United States, U.S. Embassies and Consulates stand ready to handle applications on an expedited basis.

If an individual who is exempt from the Act because of his or her diplomatic or military presence in one of the seven countries has his or her ESTA denied, he or she may go to the  CBP website , or contact the  CBP information Center . The traveler may also apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection strongly recommends that any traveler to the United States check his or her  ESTA status  prior to making any travel reservations or travelling to the United States. More information is available on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website . 

Have the Correct Type of Passport

You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your planned departure from the United States (unless exempted by  country-specific agreements ). For families, each member of your family, including infants and children, must have his/her own passport. 

In addition, you must have an e-passport to use the VWP. An e-passport is an enhanced secure passport with an embedded electronic chip. The chip can be scanned to match the identity of the traveler to the passport. E-Passports must be in compliance with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). You can readily identify an e-passport, by a symbol on the cover. See the example below. More information about e-passports is available on the DHS website .

Emergency and Temporary Passports

If you use an   emergency or temporary passport to enter the United States on the VWP, the passport must be an e-passport. This includes VWP travelers who are transiting the United States. 

More information on frequently asked questions about VWP can be found at the following websites:

• DHS Visa Waiver Program Requirements
• CBP Visa Waiver Program

May I apply for a visa instead of using the VWP?

Yes, you may apply for a visitor (B) visa, if you prefer to do so or if you are not eligible for VWP travel. Additionally, you need to apply for a visa if you will be traveling on a private aircraft or other non-VWP approved air or sea carrier. Review the  approved carriers list . Also, if you intend to stay longer than 90 days, then you need to apply for a visa. 

I was denied a visa under section 214(b). May I use the VWP?

A recent visa refusal for any reason could result in denial of ESTA authorization, additional review at the port of entry, or denial of admission to the United States. If you are uncertain if you qualify for VWP travel, you may  apply for a visa.

Trips to Canada, Mexico, or nearby islands

If you are admitted to the United States under the VWP, you may take a short trip to Canada, Mexico, or a nearby island and generally be readmitted to the United States under the VWP for the remainder of the original 90 days granted upon your initial arrival in the United States. Therefore, the length of time of your total stay, including the short trip, must be 90 days or less. See the  CBP website . Citizens of VWP countries *  who reside in Mexico, Canada, or a nearby island are generally exempted from the requirement to show onward travel to another country *  when entering the United States. Learn more on the  CBP website .

How can a country* join the VWP?

A country *  must meet various requirements to be considered for designation in the Visa Waiver Program. Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• enhanced law enforcement and security-related data sharing with the United States;
• issuing e-passports;
• having a visitor (B) visa refusal rate of less than three percent;
• timely reporting of both blank and issued lost and stolen passports; and
• maintenance of high counterterrorism, law enforcement, border control, and document security standards.

Designation as a VWP country *  is at the discretion of the U.S. government. Meeting the objective requirements of the VWP does not guarantee a country *  will receive VWP designation.

Entering the United States

An approved ESTA allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States, but an approved ESTA does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the port-of-entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States. Learn more on the  CBP website .

Extending your stay

If you enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, you are not permitted to extend your stay in the United States beyond the initial admission period. You must depart the United States on or before the date on your admission stamp when you entered the United States. See Extend Your Stay on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website .

Change of status

If you enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, you are not permitted to change status in the United States. See  Change My Nonimmigrant Status  on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.

What if I am traveling to Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands?

Citizens of Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom do not need a visa or ESTA to visit both Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands because of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, though they must complete Form I-736 prior to travel.  People's Republic of China Passport holders also do not need a visa if they complete Form I-736 for temporary admission into the Northern Mariana Islands. For more information on the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program,  click here

* With respect to all references to “country” or “countries” on this page, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that “[w]henever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan.” 22 U.S.C. § 3303(b)(1). Accordingly, all references to “country” or “countries” in the Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1187, are read to include Taiwan. This is consistent with the United States’ one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979.

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Do you need a visa to visit Taiwan?

Oct 19, 2023 • 3 min read

Taiwan is relatively relaxed about visa restrictions, making it easy to visit its cities, beaches, mountains © Matt Munro / Lonely Planet

Whether you prefer hiking mountains, exploring temples or soaking in hot springs, Taiwan is an island of endless temptations.

Asia’s most vibrant democracy is also relatively relaxed when it comes to immigration rules, in contrast to the more onerous visa policies of China across the strait. Generally speaking, the visa requirements for entering Taiwan will depend on your nationality.

Here’s our guide to Taiwan’s entry requirements, with all the information you need on visa types and procedures.

Visa-free entry to Taiwan

Tourists from most European countries, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, South Korea and Japan (along with a scattering of other nations) can enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for stays of up to 90 days. Tourists from a number of other nations including Singapore and Malaysia are permitted 30 days of visa-free travel.

Tourists from most other countries will need to apply for a Visitor Visa . Citizens of mainland China are required to apply for a special type of travel permit.

All visa-exempt travelers need a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry and two blank pages for the entry and exit stamps. Upon arrival, you will also need to show a confirmed travel ticket with your itinerary for departing Taiwan before the end of your visa-free travel period. 

Can you extend a visa-free stay?

In short, no, unless you are from Canada or the UK; citizens from these countries can extend their stays up to 180 days. Visa holders approved for at least a 60-day stay can extend their trip, however. Applications to extend visas can be made in Taiwan at the nearest National Immigration Agency Office . It's worth noting that a visa-free stay can't be converted into a visa stay once the trip is underway.

Study, work and visitor visas for Taiwan

If you plan to go to Taiwan to work, study or visit relatives for an extended period of time, you can apply at an overseas mission of the ROC (Republic of China, Taiwan’s official name) in your home country for either a Visitor Visa (for a single entry, and for periods of less than six months) or a Resident Visa for longer stays. Note that there is no dedicated student visa category in Taiwan. 

Visitor Visas cost approximately US$50 (this varies from country to country), while Resident Visas cost approximately US$100.

Opportunities also exist for citizens of many of the same countries covered by visa-free travel to apply for a visa under Taiwan’s Working Holidays Scheme , targeted at those between the ages of 18 and 30. For stints of up to 12 months, the scheme permits the holder to work during their stay – subject to a few restrictions, such as not remaining with a single employer for more than 3 months. 

A useful resource for all you need to know about visas for Taiwan

Your first port of call when considering any kind of travel to Taiwan should be the Consular Affairs section of the  MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) website for Taiwan. Here, you can find a list of Taiwan’s embassies and missions abroad , along with a dedicated section on  visas showing the very latest requirements and regulations (under “News and Events”). You’ll also find links to the online visa application forms you will need to fill out and either post to your nearest Taiwan overseas mission or present in person, along with the list of necessary supporting documents, depending on the visa type.

This article was first published Jul 23, 2022 and updated Oct 19, 2023.

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• As per regulations of Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center, non-R.O.C. nationals not enrolled in the NHI program should pay their medical expenses during their isolation period if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 in Taiwan. Please refer to the following official press release link for more details .
• In accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for Republic of China (Taiwan) visas must submit proof of having been administered the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) or the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) four weeks to one year before applying if they have resided in or visited countries at high risk for poliovirus transmission (namely Afghanistan, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo) for four weeks or longer within the past year.
• You must agree to the terms and conditions to continue with the application

You are about to access the visa application computer system of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). This system and related data are property of the ROC Government, and provided for reviewing visa applications by the Bureau of Consular Affairs and ROC overseas missions and for official use by the ROC Government. This site adopts security maintenance technology to prevent unauthorized access to the personal information you provided. However, according to Article 28 and 29 of Personal Information Protection Act, if your personal information and rights are compensated caused by such reasons as natural disaster, incident or other force majeure, and the third party's illegal collection, the ROC Government will not be liable for the damages.

All information provided by you or a third party designated by you must be accurate and true. Even if you are granted a visa or an eVisa, immigration officers at ports of entry in Taiwan have the right to deny entry without providing further explanation.

Please notice that the information you fill in online, including Surname, Given Name, Date of Birth, Passport No., Nationality and Sex, must completely match the information on your travel document; otherwise, your eVisa will be invalid.

If you have applied for an eVisa recently, please make sure your eVisa has been successfully issued. If you submit a second eVisa application without checking the approval of the previous eVisa, it is considered that you need 2 eVisas. Therefore, the online payment for these 2 eVisa applications will not be refunded.

Continue to use this system indicates that you consent to the terms set forth in this statement. Unauthorized users or illegal access may violate related articles of Personal Information Protection Act and Criminal Law.

Visa Application Information

Updated on December 29, 2023

• Requirements:
• A Passport valid for the duration of the intended stay.
• A confirmed return air/sea ticket, or an air/sea ticket and visa for the next destination as well as a temporary seat reservation for departure.
• Passport holders may not have overstayed the duration of their visit (or have any related infraction) in the past.
• Please visit the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs for additional information.

Visitor Visa

• Eligible Applicants:

Foreign nationals who hold an ordinary passport or other travel document and intend to stay in Taiwan for less than six (6) months for the purposes of transit, sightseeing, visiting relatives, attending a training course, receiving medical treatment, engaging in business, or other activities as listed at https://www.boca.gov.tw/lp-158-2.html .

(1) A passport valid for at least six (6) months

(2) A US permanent resident card, if the applicant is not a US citizen

(3) A completed  Visa Application  printout with the barcode included

(4) Two recent passport photos

(5) A temporary incoming and outgoing airline ticket

(6) Documents that provide the purpose of the visit (such as an invitation letter)

(7) Other documentation (Those traveling for pleasure should provide a financial support document, students should provide a school’s acceptance letter, and businesses should provide an official invitation/letter from the relevant company. Please call our office to receive additional information if you are traveling for other purposes.)

(8) For more details, please visit  https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-137-2.html

• Visa Validity:

(1) For foreign nationals from the countries with which the ROC has entered into reciprocal visa agreements, the validity of their Visitor Visas shall be decided in accordance with the relevant agreement.

(2) For other foreign nationals, a Visitor Visa is generally valid from three (3) months up to one (1) year.

• Duration of Stay: 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days

Visitor Visa holders who are permitted to stay in the ROC for sixty (60) or ninety (90) days, and whose visa does not explicitly state that no extension will be granted, may apply at the nearest city/county police headquarters for an extension of a maximum of 180 days. 6. For applicants under 20 years old, a parent or guardian must be present with proof of relationship or guardianship while applying for the visa. The application must also be signed by parents or guardian.

Resident Visa

• Eligible applicants:

Foreign nationals who hold an ordinary passport or other travel document and intend to stay in Taiwan for more than six (6) months for the purposes of family, pursuing studies, accepting employment, making investments, doing missionary work, or engaging in other activities.

(5) Supporting documents or official documents issued by the ROC (Taiwan) government, depending on the purpose of the application.

(6) Other relevant documents as required by the Consular Officer

(7) For more details, please visit  https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-150-2.html

• Visa Validity: A Resident Visa is valid for three (3) months
• Duration of Stay:

Resident Visa holders are required to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate at the city/county police headquarters within 15 days after their arrival. They may stay in Taiwan for as long as the Alien Resident Certificate remains valid.

• Remarks: If foreign nationals who have entered Taiwan with a Visitor Visa are employed, they may swap their Visitor Visas for Resident Visas. These regulations do not apply to foreign laborers or those who enter Taiwan via a visa exemption program.
• For applicants under 20 years old, a parent or guardian must be present with proof of relationship or guardianship. The application must also be signed by parents or guardian.

For US Passport Holders:  US$185

For Non-US Passport Holders: Visitor Visa: Single-Entry: US$50 Multiple-Entry: US$100

Resident Visa: For US Passport Holders:   US$185 [Treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicants in a specialty occupation (E category) is  US$315 ] For Non-US Passport Holders: Single-Entry: US$66

Mailing Documents: 

• For those who cannot pick up materials in person, please prepare a prepaid return envelope with the correct postage.
• Please be advised to include return postage, as this office does not sell stamps.
• To avoid any delay, please make sure the postage is sufficient and properly attached according to USPS guidelines. Mail with insufficient postage will be rejected by the USPS.
• Those who submit applications without a return envelope will have to pick up their materials from this office in person.
• TECO-NY strongly suggests the use of USPS Priority Mail (US$9.85) or Priority Mail Express (US$30.45), both of which include tracking numbers. The postage rate is subject to change by the USPS.
• If the applicant prefers to use UPS or Fedex, please enclose a prepaid return shipping label with the application.

Other Remarks:

• Refunds are not issued for visa applications.
• This office shall not be responsible for delayed or lost mail.
• Foreign holders of an ROC resident visa who have passed inspection and been allowed to enter the country by the National Immigration Agency（NIA） shall apply to the local NIA county/city service center for an Alien Resident Certificate（ARC） within 15 days following their entry. Holders of ARCs must obtain a re-entry permit to re-enter the ROC. Please find the addresses and telephone numbers of all NIA service centers around the country at the National Immigration Agency website under Information for Foreigners.

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The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business (visitor visa purposes) for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Not all countries participate in the VWP, and not all travelers from VWP countries are eligible to use the program. VWP travelers must meet all requirements explained below, be screened at their port of entry into the United States, and be enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security’s OBIM program .

Please click here to learn more about VWP travel.  For citizens of Canada and Bermuda, please visit here . *  With respect to all references to “country” or “countries” on this page, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that “[w]henever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan.”  22 U.S.C. § 3303(b)(1).  Accordingly, all references to “country” or “countries” in the Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1187, are read to include Taiwan.  This is consistent with the United States’ one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979. 

**To be eligible to travel under the VWP, British citizens must have the unrestricted right of permanent abode in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

To enter the United States on the Visa Waiver Program, travelers must:

• Be a citizen of one of the countries listed above, and in possession of a VWP-compliant passport;
• Possess the ESTA authorization ;
• Have no prior visa ineligibilities;
• Stay in the United States for 90 days or less; and,
• Plan to travel for:
• Business- The purpose for your planned travel is to consult with business associates: travel for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or conference on specific dates; settle an estate; or negotiate a contract.
• Pleasure/Tourism- The purpose of your planned travel is recreational in nature, including tourism, vacation (holiday), amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment; activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature; and participation by amateurs, who will receive no remuneration, in musical, sports and similar events or contests.
• Transit- If you are traveling through the United States.

AND if entering the United States by air or sea must:

• Hold a return or onward ticket. If travelling on an electronic ticket, a copy of the itinerary must be carried for presentation to the immigration inspector. Travelers with onward tickets terminating in Mexico, Canada, Bermuda or the Caribbean Islands must be legal residents of these areas.
• Enter the United States aboard an air or sea carrier that has agreed to participate in the program . This includes aircraft of a U.S. corporation that has entered into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to carry passengers under the Visa Waiver Program.

For requirements on entering the U.S. by land, please visit  CBP’s website .

As of April 1, 2016 , those who are able to travel to the United States via the Visa Waiver Program must have a valid electronic passport .  This rule applies even to those who possess a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) . Electronic passports have this symbol on their cover:

Passport Requirements

Additionally, nationals of VWP partners who have traveled to, or been present in, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and/or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011 are no longer eligible to travel or be admitted to the United States under the VWP.  Dual nationals of VWP countries and Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Sudan are also no longer eligible to travel or be admitted to the United States under the VWP. 

This restriction does not apply to VWP travelers whose presence any of those countries was to perform military service in the armed forces of a VWP country, or in order to carry out official duties as a full-time employee of the government of a VWP country.  

The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive this VWP restriction if he determines that such a waiver is in the law enforcement or national security interests of the United States.  Such waivers will be granted only on a case-by-case basis.  As a general matter, categories of travelers who may be eligible for a waiver include: 

• Individuals who have traveled to Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and/or Yemen on behalf of international organizations, regional organizations, or  sub-national governments on official duty;
• Individuals who have traveled to Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and/or Yemen on behalf of a humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGO); 
• Individuals who have traveled to Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and/or Yemen as a journalist for reporting purposes.
• Individuals who traveled to Iran for legitimate business-related purposes following the conclusion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (July 14, 2015); and
• Individuals who have traveled to Iraq for legitimate business-related purposes. 

An updated ESTA application form is available.  The new form contains additional questions to address the new travel eligibility requirements called for in the Act.  We encourage travelers seeking an ESTA to use the enhanced system, which will assist in making individual determinations on the potential granting of a waiver. There is no separate application for a waiver.                                

Current ESTA holders should check their ESTA status prior to travel on CBP’s website, https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ .

Passport Validity:  Visitors traveling to the United States are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the United States unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions.. If you are traveling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, your passport needs to be valid for at least 90 days. If your passport is not valid for 90 days, you will be admitted into the United States until the date on which the passport expires. 

If you are a traveler from a VWP country and your passport does not meet these requirements, you may want to consider obtaining a new VWP-compliant passport from the passport issuing authority in your country of citizenship. Otherwise you cannot travel under VWP and you must obtain a visa in your valid passport for entry into the United States.

Some travelers may not be eligible to enter the U.S. visa free under the VWP. These include people who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, those with criminal records (even if subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other act of clemency), certain serious communicable illnesses, those who have been refused admission into, or have been deported from, the United States or have previously overstayed on the visa waiver program. Such travelers must apply for a visa. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United States.

Under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, those who have traveled to or been present in Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited exceptions for travel for diplomatic or military purposes in the service of a VWP partner) OR travelers who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan, and/or Syria are no longer eligible to travel on the VWP. For details regarding changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, please visit the http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program website.

Travelers with minor traffic offenses which did not result in an arrest and/or conviction for the offense may travel visa free, provided they are otherwise qualified. If the traffic offense occurred while you were in the United States and you have an outstanding fine against you or you did not attend your court hearing, it is possible there may be a warrant out for your arrest and you will experience problems when applying for admission into the United States. Therefore, you should resolve the issue before travelling by contacting the court where you were to appear. If you do not know the address of the court, then information is available from the Internet at: www.refdesk.com .

Visa-free travel does not include those who plan to study, work, or remain in the United States for longer than 90 days or envisions that they may wish to change their status (from tourism to student, etc.) once in the United States. Such travelers need visas. If an immigration officer believes that a visa-free traveler is going to study, work or stay longer than 90 days, the officer will refuse to admit the traveler.

Travelers who have been refused an ESTA cannot travel under the VWP. Please apply for a visa before departure.

If your travel is imminent, you may request an expedited visa appointment . Please include in your request the date and purpose of your travel, as well as a copy of any U.S. Customs and Border Protection message you may have received regarding your ESTA status.

Any inquiries on the ESTA process should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security .

Canada and Bermuda are not participants in the Visa Waiver Program. The Immigration and Nationality Act includes other provisions for visa-free travel for nationals of Canada and Bermuda under certain circumstances. See Citizens of Canada and Bermuda . Since they are not part of the Visa Waiver Program, VWP requirements for machine-readable or biometric passports do not apply to nationals of Canada or Bermuda. Also, it should be noted that some nationals of Canada and Bermuda traveling to the United States require nonimmigrant visas.

Citizens of Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom do not need a visa or ESTA to visit both Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands because of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, though they must complete Form I-736 prior to travel.  Chinese citizens also do not need a visa if they complete Form I-736 for temporary admission into the Northern Mariana Islands. For more information on the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program,  click here .

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Taiwan eVisa: Requirements, Eligibility, and Application Process

Published: April 15, 2024

If you’re traveling to Taiwan and aren’t visa-exempt, you may be eligible to apply for an eVisa. The Taiwan eVisa is an alternative to the regular tourist visa, which will save you from making a trip to a Taiwanese embassy.

In this detailed guide, find out if you’re eligible, what the Taiwan eVisa provisions are, and what the application process is like.

Quick summary:

• Eligibility: 19 countries (see below for a full list)
• Validity: 3 months, single-entry only
• Allowed stay: 30 days
• Processing time: 3-7 days
• Fee: 1,646 TWD (free of cost for some nationalities)
• Extensions: Not allowed

If you haven’t already, read the Taiwan Visa Guide for general information on various visa options for tourists, their eligibility and requirements.

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Understanding taiwan evisa.

eVisa validity

Taiwan eVisa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. You can enter on any date within this period – it doesn’t have to be the intended date of entry you stated in the application.

Duration of stay

The maximum allowed stay inside Taiwan is 30 days.

Allowed number of entries

Taiwan eVisa is single-entry only. It is void the moment you enter the country.

There is no multiple-entry eVisa variant.

Allowed ports of entry

You can enter Taiwan from any international airport or seaport using an eVisa. You may not need an eVisa if you enter Taiwan on a cruise ship.

When to apply

In most cases, Taiwan eVisas are processed quite quickly. However, you may be requested to submit more documents in which case it might take longer. 

• Latest: 7 days before traveling
• Earliest: 3 months before traveling

eVisa extension

Extending the eVisa is not allowed. Converting it into any other type of visa is also not allowed.

Taiwan eVisa Requirements

eVisa eligibility

Independent tourists from the following countries are eligible for the Taiwan eVisa:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Burkina Faso
• Saudi Arabia
• Solomon Islands
• United Arab Emirates

*Colombia To be eligible to apply for eVisa, Colombians must hold a valid residence permit in a member state of the Schengen Area, a United States green card, or a Schengen visa or United States visa with a minimum validity of 180 days.

#Turkey Turkey nationals are also eligible for Taiwan Visa on Arrival , which is also free of cost. They must fill out the online application before arrival in Taiwan.

The following nationalities can also get an eVisa but only as part of an approved tour group . This is formally called “Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries” or Project Kuan-Hong”.

Independent travelers from the above 6 countries are eligible to obtain Travel Authorization Certificate online if holding a visa from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, etc. If not eligible for either, nationals from these countries must obtain a Taiwan tourist visa from the embassy.

Documents required

The following documents are required for Taiwan eVisa.

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended date of arrival in Taiwan
• Passport data page scan
• One digital photograph
• A credit or debit card for visa fee

The passport data page scan must be in JPG/JPEG format with a maximum size of 600KB. 

You may be requested to submit additional documents later (this includes the compulsory residence permit/visa required for Colombian nationals).

Photo requirements

You need to upload one digital photo to your online application. Your photo must meet the following requirements:

• Taken within the last 6 months
• Must be in color on a white background
• Front facing with your face filling in between 70 to 80% of the frame
• No hat or sunglasses

The digital photo must be in JPG/JPEG format with a maximum size of 350KB. 

The Taiwan eVisa costs 1600 TWD plus 46 TWD processing fees, so 1646 TWD in total. You will pay this fee online at the end of the application using a credit or debit card. 

The fee is free of cost for the following nationalities:

Processing time

In most cases, Taiwan issues eVisas within 7 days of submission.

You may be requested to submit more documents in which case it may take longer.

eVisa Application Process

How to apply for eVisa

The Taiwan eVisa application is one of the easiest online applications out there. Start your application by navigating to the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs website .

Step 1: Click “New” under the “eVisa Applications” box.

Step 2: Read through the requirements and confirm.

Step 3: Enter your nationality, passport number, and email address.

Step 4: Confirm your email address via the link in the email you received. It will then automatically take you to the online form.

Step 5: Fill out the application form. You will also have to upload a picture of the bio page of your passport and a face picture. Take note of the Application Number (the 16-digit code).

Step 6: Pay (only if your country is not exempt from the visa fee). If you don’t see that option, it means you are fee-exempt.

Step 7: You can confirm that your application has been submitted by going to the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs home page and clicking the “Edit | Status” button under “eVisa Applications”, then entering your details. It should say “You have completed the visa application form” in blue letters.

Step 8: Keep checking your email in the next few days for updates. If more documents are requested, you will be informed via email. 

How to track eVisa status

You can check the status of the eVisa from the Home Page of the online portal by clicking “Edit | Status” and entering your Application number and passport number.

How to download approved eVisa

Go to the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and click on “Edit | Status” under “eVisa Applications”. 

Enter your Application No. and Passport No. to log into your eVisa application. 

Scroll down to “Download eVisa”. It will say “Not Available” until your eVisa is issued. Once issued, you can download the eVisa from there.

How to contact eVisa customer service

Unfortunately, there is no option to contact eVisa customer service. You can check the eVisa FAQ for some commonly asked questions. 

Entry Procedure at the Border

Before your travel, make sure to download and print your Taiwan eVisa. 

And, make sure to complete the online Taiwan Arrival Card before heading to the immigration. 

At immigration present your passport and printed eVisa. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do i need an evisa if i am on a cruise ship.

You don’t need to apply for an eVisa if you arrive in Taiwan on a cruise ship.

If you would otherwise need a visa for Taiwan but arrive on a cruise ship, you will receive a special temporary entry permit after approval by the immigration authorities.

Let your cruise company know and they should be able to coordinate it.

Do I have to obtain an eVisa if I do not leave the international transit area at the airport in Taiwan?

No, you do not need to apply for an eVisa if you do not leave the airport’s international transit area. 

Can I get a Visa on Arrival instead of an eVisa?

Visa on arrival (VoA) for Taiwan is only possible for Turkish passport holders. It is free of charge.

Turkish nationals can decide which one to apply for – the eVisa or the VoA. They are equivalent.

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Hsiao Bi-khim, running mate of Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te, of Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP), attends a press conference, following the victory in the presidential elections, in Taipei, Taiwan January 13, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan is grateful for continued U.S. security assistance but must invest in building its own "strengths" first and show the world its support for the island is worth it, Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim said on Monday.

Hsiao, who takes office with President-elect Lai Ching-te on May 20, is Taiwan's former de facto ambassador to Washington, and is expected to play a key role in further strengthening ties with the United States given her fluent English and deep ties in the U.S. capital.

The United States is Chinese-claimed Taiwan's most important supporter and arms supplier, despite the lack of diplomatic ties.

Speaking to a think-tank forum, Hsiao expressed appreciation for U.S. President Joe Biden last month signing into law legislation to boost Taiwan's defences, part of a broader package of assistance for Ukraine and Israel.

"This bill demonstrates the U.S.' continuing commitment to supporting allies and partners in the face of geopolitical challenges," she said.

"But beyond thanking our international friends for their support, it is important that as Taiwanese we invest in building our own strengths first," she said.

"Through our own efforts in building a resilient Taiwan, we must have the confidence that Taiwan is worthy of galvanising international support."

China has ramped up its military pressure against Taiwan over the past four years. Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.

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Hsiao and Lai - who have pledged to continue President Tsai Ing-wen's defence self-sufficiency and modernisation programme - take power just months before the U.S. presidential election in November.

Former President Donald Trump, whose administration strongly supported Taiwan and is the presumptive Republican candidate this time round, has said U.S. allies like European members of NATO have to spend more on defence and not just rely on the United States shouldering the burden.

Trump has also been critical of U.S. support for Ukraine following its invasion by Russia.

In the audience for Hsiao's speech was James Gilmore, Trump's ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, who is backing Trump's election campaign.

Before Hsiao arrived, Gilmore told the forum, run by Taiwanese think-tank Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation, that there was a "deliberate effort to inject fear" about Trump amongst U.S. allies.

"That bill probably could have been stopped," he said, referring last month's security assistance package.

But Trump backed U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, who wanted the bill passed despite objections from some Republican lawmakers, Gilmore added.

"That would not have happened if we had a potential president there that was going to be a problem for our allies and for the rest of the world."

(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Michael Perry)

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