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{{Short description|Policy on permits required to enter Taiwan (ROC)}}
{{Politics of Taiwan|expanded=Foreign}}

[[File:Visitor Visa of ROC(Taiwan) Issued on Thailand Passport in 2015.jpg|thumb|A Taiwan visitor visa issued to a Thai citizen by [[Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Macau]]]]
[[File:Sample of Taiwan Visa.jpg|thumb|Visa sample of Taiwan]]

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Visitors to the '''[[Taiwan|Republic of China]]''' (Taiwan) must obtain a [[travel visa|visa]] or authorization in advance, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose nationals are eligible for visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months (except citizens of Japan and the United States who are only required to hold a passport valid for the entire duration of stay).<ref name="Timatic">{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=TW|access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref>

Taiwan has special entry requirements to current or former [[Chinese nationality law|nationals of the People's Republic of China]] (PRC, commonly known as China) who [[Hukou|reside or previously resided]] in [[Mainland China]]. Furthermore, nationals of certain countries must follow different requirements for applications of visitor visas.

Taiwan's immigration system separates work rights and rights of abode from visas. Work rights are regulated though [[work permit|Work Permits]] issued by the [[Ministry of Labor (Taiwan)|Workforce Development Agency]], while [[Resident Certificate]]s issued by the [[National Immigration Agency]] control residence rights. Talent Taiwan was created in 2023 to provide a single [[Government agency|agency]] that could provide advice across all such aspects.<ref name="TalentTaiwan">{{cite web|title=Talent Taiwan - About|url=https://talent.nat.gov.tw/about?lang=en |publisher=Talent Taiwan|access-date=7 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Talent Taiwan Office one-stop service for foreign professionals launches|url=https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202311010017|access-date=7 January 2024|agency=Focus Taiwan|date=1 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Talent Taiwan Officially Launches – NDC Aims to Support Foreign Professionals in Taiwan with Comprehensive One-stop Services|url=https://www.ndc.gov.tw/en/nc_8455_37509|access-date=7 January 2024|agency=Focus Taiwan|date=1 November 2023}}</ref>

==Right of abode==
{{See also|National without household registration}}
Although the ROC has only [[Nationality law of the Republic of China|one type of nationality]], not all ROC nationals have the right of abode in Taiwan. Under the Immigration Act, only those with household registration in Taiwan (nationals with household registration, or NWHRs) have the right of abode in Taiwan and can enter Taiwan without prior authorisation. Holding one of the documents listed below is sufficient to demonstrate such status:<ref name="roa">{{cite web |title=Immigration Reference Guide for Civil Carriers |url=https://www.immigration.gov.tw/public/attachment/81261682877.pdf |publisher=National Immigration Agency |access-date=10 December 2018}}</ref>

* A [[Taiwan passport]] with the individual's [[National Identification Card (Republic of China)|National Identification Card]] number on the biodata page;
* Valid National Identification Card, household registration certificate, or household registration certificate transcript accompanied by a valid Taiwan passport without National ID number on the biodata page.

ROC nationals without household registration in Taiwan (NWOHRs) are ineligible to receive a National Identification Card and their passport would not contain their National ID number. To enter Taiwan, one must, in addition to a Taiwan passport, hold one of the following documents:<ref name="roa" />

* A valid or expired entry permit affixed on the passport; or,
*A Taiwanese Resident Certificate.

NWOHRs holding documentation listed below can obtain an entry permit on arrival:<ref name="roa" />
* An added signing on the passport stating one's overseas Chinese status, or a letter stating such status; or
* A long-term residence (type F-2) or permanent residence (type F-5) Certificate of Alien Registration issued by [[South Korea]].

Alternatively, they may enter Taiwan with their non-ROC passports without prior authorization if they also have nationalities of a visa-exempt country.

NWOHRs are subject to immigration control while in Taiwan, and can only remain in Taiwan for a limited time authorized by the entry permit or the immigration officer. Those without any of the above-listed documents will be denied entry to Taiwan.

==Visa policy map==
[[File:Visa_policy_of_Taiwan.svg|thumb|center|800px|Visa policy of Taiwan
{{legend|#ED1C24|Taiwan}}
{{legend|#22B14C|Visa-free - 90 days}}
{{legend|#79D343|Visa-free - 30 days}}
{{legend|#D9EC8A|Visa-free - 14 days}}
{{legend|#FFD000|Visa on arrival}}
{{legend|#8ddcf3|eVisa}}
{{legend|#F38EFF|Exit & Entry Permit}}
{{legend|#C0C0C0|Visa required}}]]

== Visa exemption ==
[[File:Republic of China entry stamp.jpg|thumb|Entry stamp]]
Holders of passports of the following 65 jurisdictions '''do not require''' a [[Visa (document)|visa]] to visit [[Taiwan]] for trips shorter than the duration of stay indicated (duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival).<ref name="exemption">{{cite web|title=Visa-Exempt Entry|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html|website=Bureau of Consular Affairs|date=31 July 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Extensions are not possible except for citizens of [[Canada]] and the [[United Kingdom]], who may apply to extend the stay from 90 days to 180 days in accordance with the principle of {{linktext|reciprocity}}.<ref name=Britain>[https://www.boca.gov.tw/dl-162-8e034e83707c45aa969d38f7eaf33dc8.html Notice for British & Canadian Passport Holders Who Entered Taiwan Visa-Free and Are Applying for an Extension of Stay] Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China.</ref>

Taiwan grants visa-free access to holders of passports of [[International recognition of the Republic of China|all states with which it has full diplomatic relations]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Taiwan to give visa waivers to six Pacific allies: president|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201710310004.aspx|access-date=1 November 2017|agency=Focus Taiwan|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>

The visa exemption does not apply for holders of emergency or temporary passports, except for citizens of Japan and the United States. Other visa exempt nationals holding such passports, however, would still be able to apply for a visa on arrival.

===90 days===
Holders of passports issued by the following countries do not need a visa to visit Taiwan for trips less than 90 days:
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*{{flagicon|European Union}} All [[Member state of the European Union|European Union member states]]
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*{{flag|Andorra}}
*{{flag|Australia}}
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*{{flag|Honduras}}<sup>2</sup>
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*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|Liechtenstein}}
*{{flag|Marshall Islands}}<sup>3</sup>
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*{{flag|Norway}}
*{{flag|Palau}}
*{{flag|Paraguay}}
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*{{flag|San Marino}}
*{{flag|South Korea}}
*{{flag|Switzerland}}
*{{flag|Tuvalu}}<sup>4</sup>
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}<sup>1</sup>
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<sub>1 — for British nationals, only [[British citizen]]s are eligible.</sub><br />
<sub>2 — persons born in mainland China are not eligible.</sub><br />
<sub>3 — for persons who acquired Marshallese citizenship at birth only.</sub><br />
<sub>4 — persons born in Afghanistan, mainland China, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen are not eligible.</sub>

===30 days===
Holders of passports issued by the following countries do not need a visa to visit Taiwan for trips less than 30 days:
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*{{flag|Belize}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Dominican Republic}}
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*{{flag|Malaysia}}
*{{flag|Nauru}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Saint Kitts and Nevis}}<sup>1</sup>
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*{{flag|Saint Lucia}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}}<sup>1</sup>
*{{flag|Singapore}}
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<sub>1 — persons born in Afghanistan, mainland China, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen are not eligible.</sub>

===14 days===
Holders of normal passports issued by the following countries do not need a visa to visit Taiwan for trips less than 14 days. They must hold proof of funds and hotel reservation or contact information in Taiwan. Holders of diplomatic and official passports are not eligible and must obtain a visa.

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*{{flag|Brunei}}{{efn|name=c|Temporary policy extended until 31 July 2025.}}
*{{flag|Philippines}}{{efn|name=c}}<ref name="ph2019">{{cite web |title=Visa-free treatment for the Philippines|url=https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ph_en/post/2950.html|publisher=Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|date=5 July 2019|language=en}}</ref>
*{{flag|Thailand}}{{efn|name=c}}
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Stateless permanent residents of Brunei holding [[Bruneian International Certificate of Identity]] (ICI) with a validity of at least 6 months are also exempt for 14 days. They must also hold proof of funds and hotel reservation or contact information in Taiwan.<ref name=exemption />
<small>{{notelist}}</small>

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{{Incomplete list|date=February 2018}}
;Visa free

*1 January 1995: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States<ref name=y1997>{{cite web|title=Foreign Relations Yearbook 1997|url=http://mofa.gov.tw:80/chap4.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980115051450/http://mofa.gov.tw:80/chap4.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 January 1998|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh}}</ref> 
*1 May 1995: Portugal, Spain and Sweden<ref name=y1997/>
*1 January 1997: Italy<ref>{{cite web|title=Foreign Relations Yearbook 1998|url=http://multilingual.mofa.gov.tw/web/web_UTF-8/almanac/almanac1998/section_4/page4.htm|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh}}</ref>
*8 December 1997: Greece<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:希臘政府自上（八十六）年十二月八日起實施申根公約共同簽證措施|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=FAEEE2F9798A98FD&sms=6DC19D8F09484C89&s=8033DB3EE3FDC3A4|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=27 April 1998}}</ref>
*1 January 2001: Switzerland<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:為促進我國與瑞士雙邊實質關係，並鑒於瑞士已正式同意我一般國民於該國過境轉機時，得臨時申請入境四十八小時從事觀光或商務活動，外交部本(廿七)日宣布，依據「外國 護照簽證條例」之授權，自明(九十)年元月一日起，增列瑞士為入境我國十四天免簽證|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=FAEEE2F9798A98FD&sms=6DC19D8F09484C89&s=12600D0D670E8C53|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=27 December 2000}}</ref>
*1 May 2001: Singapore<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:給予新加坡國民免簽證入境及放寬南韓國民簽證效期|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content_M_2.aspx?n=FAEEE2F9798A98FD&sms=6DC19D8F09484C89&s=C90F311690093F02|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=24 April 2001}}</ref>
*1 January 2002: Norway<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:自九一年一月一日起挪威人士來台觀光十四天內免簽證|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=FAEEE2F9798A98FD&sms=6DC19D8F09484C89&s=2F7F164C34F35B68|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=17 December 2001}}</ref>
*1 October 2002: Finland and Liechtenstein<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:自十月一日起芬蘭及列支敦斯登來台十四天免簽證|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=FAEEE2F9798A98FD&sms=6DC19D8F09484C89&s=12600D0D670E8C53|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=16 September 2002}}</ref>
*1 November 2002: Malaysia<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:馬來西亞國民自十一月一日起來台十四天內免簽證|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=FAEEE2F9798A98FD&sms=6DC19D8F09484C89&s=12600D0D670E8C53|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=23 October 2002}}</ref>
*25 January 2003: South Korea<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:外交部自本（一）月廿五日起給予韓國國民來華十四天免簽證及三十天落地簽證之待遇|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content_M_2.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&sms=491D0E5BF5F4BC36&s=5F70DDF2657BFCAA|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=16 January 2003}}</ref>
*1 April 2003: Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Malta and Monaco<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:四月一日起，汶萊、丹麥、愛爾蘭、冰島、馬爾他及摩納哥國民來台將享有十四天免簽證及三十天落地簽證之待遇|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content_M_2.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&sms=491D0E5BF5F4BC36&s=5F70DDF2657BFCAA|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=12 March 2003}}</ref>
*1 September 2007: Czech Republic<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:捷克國民自2007年9月1日起可免簽證入境台灣|url=https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cz/post/679.html|website=Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Prague, Czech Republic|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=31 August 2007}}</ref>
*1 October 2008: Poland and Slovakia<ref name="s08"/> 
*1 November 2008: Hungary<ref name="s08">{{cite web |script-title=zh:自97年10月1日起將波蘭及斯洛伐克自適用落地簽證調整為免簽證國家；同年11月1日起對匈牙利作相同調整。|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-56-2369-8a73f-1.html|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=23 September 2008}}</ref>
*21 November 2008: Lithuania<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:自97年11月21日起增列立陶宛為適用免簽證入境之國家。|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-56-2379-37adf-1.html|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=13 November 2008}}</ref>
*1 December 2008: Estonia<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:自97年12月1日起增列愛沙尼亞為適用免簽證入境之國家。|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-56-2381-21fdb-1.html|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=24 November 2008}}</ref>
*7 January 2009: Latvia<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:自98年1月7日起增列拉脫維亞（Latvia）為適用免簽證入境之國家。|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-56-2395-d51a7-1.html|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=5 January 2009}}</ref>
*15 February 2009: Slovenia<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:自本(101)年9月10日起，克羅埃西亞適用免簽證入境國家。|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-56-2403-5dfb4-1.html|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=10 February 2009}}</ref>
*28 September 2009: Holy See<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:我國將給予教廷及梵蒂岡城國護照持有者免簽證待遇|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content_M_2.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&sms=491D0E5BF5F4BC36&s=5F70DDF2657BFCAA|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=28 September 2009}}</ref>
*11 November 2010: Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania<ref>{{cite web|title=Foreign Relations Yearbook 2010|url=http://multilingual.mofa.gov.tw/web/web_UTF-8/almanac/almanac2010/3.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|page=276}}</ref>
*11 August 2011: Israel<ref>{{cite web|title=ISRAEL, TAIWAN CELEBRATE VISA PACT|url=http://www.jpost.com/Business/Business-News/Israel-Taiwan-celebrate-visa-pact|publisher=Jerusalem Post|access-date=16 February 2018|date=11 August 2011}}</ref>
*10 September 2012: Croatia<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:自本(101)年9月10日起，克羅埃西亞適用免簽證入境國家|url=https://servicestation.immigration.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1148649&ctNode=30298&mp=S005|publisher=National Immigration Agency|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=4 September 2012}}</ref>
*1 June 2014: Andorra and San Marino<ref>{{cite web|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201405290010.aspx|title=Taiwan grants visa-free treatment for Andorra, San Marino citizens – Politics – FOCUS TAIWAN – CNA ENGLISH NEWS}}</ref>
*1 January 2016: Chile<ref>{{cite web|title=EXENCIÓN DE VISA DE TURISMO|url=https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cl_es/post/118.html|publisher=Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en Chile|access-date=16 February 2018|language=es|date=1 January 2016}}</ref>
*1 August 2016: Brunei (effective until 31 July 2025) (resumed) and Thailand (extension) (effective until 31 July 2025)<ref>{{cite web|title=Citizens of Thailand, Brunei get visa free access to Taiwan|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html}}</ref>
*1 December 2016: Brunei Certificate of Identity<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.seehua.com/?p=226508 |script-title=zh:12月1日起 可停留30天 汶永久居民赴台免签证|language=zh}}</ref>
*12 July 2017: Belize, Dominican Republic, El Salvador (canceled since 12 December 2018), Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Saint Vincent, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.tw/en/News_Content.aspx?n=1EADDCFD4C6EC567&s=CFCD52FE36E986F9|title=MOFA announces visa-free treatment for nationals of 10 Latin American and Caribbean allies effective July 12|website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=2017-07-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=MOFA announces reciprocal visa-free treatment between Republic of China (Taiwan) and Republic of Paraguay effective July 12|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-1809-0f1fd-2.html|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|date=12 July 2017}}</ref>
*1 November 2017: Philippines (effective until 31 July 2025)<ref>{{cite web|title=MOFA announces trial of visa-free treatment for Philippine nationals|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-4012-c1b9c-2.html|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|date=16 October 2017}}</ref>
*21 May 2018: North Macedonia (effective until 31 March 2024)<ref name="exemption"/>
*1 June 2018: Nauru, Tuvalu<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:外交部自本（107）年6月起實施諾魯共和國及吐瓦魯國兩國國民來臺免簽證措施|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&s=1DE545D9ACB47B99|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=28 May 2018|date=28 May 2018}}</ref>
*6 September 2018: Russia (effective until 31 July 2022)<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:外交部宣布自107年9月6日起至108年7月31日止試辦俄羅斯國民來臺14天免簽證措施|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&s=AC2BF0A56896D01A|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=6 September 2018|date=6 September 2018}}</ref>
*19 November 2018: Marshall Islands<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3576095 |title=Reciprocal visa waiver between Taiwan and Marshall Islands to start Nov. 19 &#124; Taiwan News &#124; 2018-11-15 15:20:00 |publisher=Taiwan News |date=2018-11-15 |accessdate=2022-03-23}}</ref>
*1 December 2018: Palau<ref>[https://www.roc-taiwan.org/pal_en/post/1007.html “Visa waiver between Taiwan and Palau to start from Dec. 1st, 2018”]</ref>
*1 June 2019: Eswatini<ref>{{cite web |title=Taiwan to grant visa-free treatment for eSwatini nationals |url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201904260010.aspx |website=Focus Taiwan |access-date=28 April 2019 |date=26 April 2019}}</ref>

;Cancelled
*1 December 1994: Brunei<ref>Was cancelled from 1 December 1994</ref><ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:外交部宣佈取消汶萊國民來台30日免簽證待遇|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content_M_2.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&sms=491D0E5BF5F4BC36&s=628C0305F1948BEE|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|language=zh|date=28 November 2005}}</ref>  (was resumed in 2016)
*March 2010: Costa Rica<ref>Was applied from 1 January 1998</ref><ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:哥斯大黎加對等免簽？ 外交部評估觀察|url=https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E5%93%A5%E6%96%AF%E5%A4%A7%E9%BB%8E%E5%8A%A0%E5%B0%8D%E7%AD%89%E5%85%8D%E7%B0%BD-%E5%A4%96%E4%BA%A4%E9%83%A8%E8%A9%95%E4%BC%B0%E8%A7%80%E5%AF%9F-064600964.html|publisher=Radio Taiwan International|access-date=16 February 2018|date=15 December 2016}}</ref>
*12 December 2018: El Salvador<ref>Was applied from 12 July 2017</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201901080007.aspx |title=Taiwan scraps visa-free treatment for El Salvador - Focus Taiwan |publisher=Focustaiwan.tw |date= |accessdate=2022-03-23}}</ref>
*1 August 2022: Russia<ref>Was applied from 6 September 2018</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Taiwan suspends trial of visa-free entry for Russians |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202209160028 |website=Focus Taiwan |access-date=4 January 2023 |date=16 September 2022}}</ref>

;Visa on arrival
unknown: Turkey

;eVisa
*12 January 2016: Belize, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador (canceled), Eswatini (visa free since Jun 1 2019), Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Kiribati, Marshall Islands (visa free from 19 Nov 2018), Nauru, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, São Tomé and Príncipe (canceled), Solomon Islands, Turkey, and Tuvalu<ref>{{cite web|title=MOFA launches eVisa Program January 12|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-1834-036fb-2.html|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|date=14 January 2016}}</ref>
*7 October 2016: Bahrain, Dominica, Kuwait, Montenegro, Oman, Philippines (visa free from 1 Nov 2017), Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates<ref>{{cite web|title=ROC expands eVisa program|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/dl-1296-647d73f5062840c8aaedc5a2e6fc41e9.html|format=PDF|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)|access-date=16 February 2018|date=7 October 2016}}</ref>

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== Visa on arrival ==
Nationals of {{flag|Turkey}} can obtain a visa on arrival to Taiwan without charge for a stay of up to 30 days.<ref name="voa">{{cite web|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-271-2fdc9-2.html|title=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Landing Visas}}</ref>

In addition, holders of emergency or temporary passports with a validity of more than 6 months issued by visa-exempt countries are eligible for visa on arrival for a fee. The duration of stay is 30 days regardless of nationality and cannot be extended. This measure does not apply to holders of emergency or temporary passports issued by Japan or the United States as they are visa exempt.<ref name="voa" />

Visa on arrival is only available at [[Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport]]. For passengers arriving at [[Taipei Songshan Airport]], [[Kaohsiung International Airport]] or [[Taichung Airport]], they would be issued a temporary entry permit and will have to apply for a visa at the [[Bureau of Consular Affairs (Republic of China)|Bureau of Consular Affairs]] (BOCA) headquarters in Taipei, any of the offices of [https://en.mofa.gov.tw/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan], or the BOCA office at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Passengers without a visa will not be allowed to depart from Taiwan.<ref name="voa" />

Any passenger arriving at a port of entry other than the one listed above will be denied entry.

==Chinese nationals who are Permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau==
Permanent residents of Hong Kong and/or Macau may be eligible for an [[Exit & Entry Permit for Taiwan|Exit & Entry Permit]] '''upon arrival''' for [[NT$]]300 or may apply for an Entry Permit '''online''' at no cost to visit Taiwan for less than '''30 days'''.<ref name="hkgmac">{{cite web |title=Applications of Entry and Exit Permits for Hong Kong and Macau Residents |url=https://www.teco-hk.org/cp.aspx?n=23B1A3A6BA521F00&s=70EA5C099B0B29A3 |website=Office of Hong Kong Affairs |access-date=27 September 2018}}</ref>

The requirements are
*They were born in Hong Kong or Macau
*They were born outside Hong Kong or Macau and have entered Taiwan '''at least once''' as a permanent resident of Hong Kong or Macau and:
** their last visit was in 1983 or later and thus recorded in the National Immigration Agency computer system; or
** their last visit was before 1983 and they hold the travel document used for that visit; or
** their last visit was before 1983 and they have first obtained proof of previous entry from the NIA
*They hold one of the following travel documents with remaining validity of no less than 3 months at the time of arrival:
**[[Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport]]
**[[British National (Overseas) passport]]
**[[Macao Special Administrative Region passport]]; 
*They '''do not''' hold passports issued by other nations or have additional nationalities (including other classes of British nationality). If they do, they are required to comply with visa requirements of their additional nationalities, except for Hong Kong residents who are allowed to have dual Chinese nationality and British National (Overseas) status (but not full [[British citizenship]]), and except for Macau residents who are allowed to have dual Chinese and Portuguese nationality (but only for Portuguese nationality obtained before the handover).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://law.moj.gov.tw/Eng/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=Q0010004|title=Laws & Regulations Database and The Republic of China}}</ref>
* Macau residents using a Portuguese passport may enter visa-free for 90 days, like any other Portuguese passport holder, and do not need to apply for a permit beforehand.

First time applicants not born in Hong Kong or Macau are also able to apply for Exit and Entry Permit online from 8 February 2017. Unlike those qualified for the no-fee Entry Permit or Entry and Exit Permit on arrival, the applicants are required to pay a processing fee of NT$600. The processing time is 5 business days.<ref name="hkgmac" /> These visitors are required to hold their [[Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card]]s or [[Macau Resident Identity Card|Macau Permanent Resident Identity Card]]s, as well as their proof of previous visits to Taiwan, when applying for Exit and Entry Permits on arrival or the no-fee Entry Permits for subsequent visits.

Since 1 January 2017, Hong Kong and Macau residents are able to apply for double-entry Entry Permits online, providing that they are entering Taiwan by cruise for at least one portion of their trip.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teco-hk.org/News_Content.aspx?n=D9D343F0F08E74FC&sms=A673E23B4E4B5DEE&s=E33F5D934A0878C0 |script-title=zh:港澳居民搭乘郵輪赴臺「一次兩證」 第2次入境限搭郵輪|publisher=Office of Hong Kong Affairs, Taipei |language=zh-hant}}</ref>

==Mainland Chinese Travellers==
[[File:Departed Stamp Sticker of ROC(Taiwan) on PRC Passport.jpg|thumb|A Taiwan departed stamp sticker on page 43 (Taiwan page) of [[Chinese passport#Biometric passport|biometric Chinese passport]].]]
{{wikivoyage|Taiwan#Get_in|travel documents needed for citizens of the mainland China travelling to the Taiwan Area}}
[[File:ROC Departure Stamp on PRC Passport.jpg|thumb|300x300px|A Taiwan departed stamp on page 27 of [[Chinese passport#Form "97-2"|non-biometric Chinese passport]]. Documents issued by mainland China authorities will normally not be stamped as per the [[One-China policy]].]]
Chinese nationals with residency ([[Hukou system|hukou]]) in mainland China (including those who are non-permanent residents of Hong Kong or Macau and have relinquished their hukou in mainland China) require prior approvals from the Taiwanese government and are required to hold an [[Exit & Entry Permit Taiwan Republic of China]] (de facto e-visa) prior to traveling to Taiwan.<ref name="com">{{cite web |url=http://guilin.com.cn/PicNews/201503/t20150326_499881.html |script-title=zh:办理台湾自由行需知及台湾自由行个人注意事项 |publisher=[[Guilin]] Tourism Government Services Net |language=zh-hans |date=2015-03-26}}</ref> As of October 2024, citizens of mainland China cannot visit the Taiwan Area for tourism unless they qualify for one of the exemptions:
*They reside outside mainland China and hold temporary or permanent residence status in Hong Kong, Macau or a third country (prior approval from the Chinese authorities is not required when departing from a place other than mainland China);<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.immigration.gov.tw/ct_cert.asp?xItem=1114436&ctNode=32595&mp=1 |script-title=zh:大陸地區人民自國外或香港澳門來臺從事觀光活動線上申請須知 |publisher=[[National Immigration Agency]] |language=zh-hant}}</ref> or, 
*They are residents of Fujian and they only visit [[Pescadores Islands|Matsu]] (an endorsement on the [[Taiwan Travel Permit]] is obtainable).<ref name="Fujian">{{cite news |last1=Chiang |first1=Michelle |title=Matsu now open to Chinese tourists |url=https://en.rti.org.tw/index/content/id/4 |access-date=26 October 2024 |publisher=Radio Taiwan International}}</ref>

When departing from mainland China (other than the airports of Chongqing, Nanchang or Kunming), all citizens of mainland China cannot travel to Taiwan on their passports and must hold a [[Taiwan Travel Permit]] ({{lang|zh-hant|往來台灣通行證}}), colloquially known as Mainland Resident Travel Permit ({{lang|zh-hant|大通證}}), issued by the mainland Chinese authorities. The current card-type version of the permit is similar to the design of the [[Two-way permit]] while older version is a pink, passport-like travel document. Permits must have the appropriate valid exit endorsements (similar to [[exit visa]]s) on them for the holder to depart from mainland China.<ref name="com" /> As of October 2024, an endorsement for tourism cannot be obtained other than Chinese residents of Fujian travelling to Matsu.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Association for Tourism Exchange Across the Taiwan Straits |title=海峡两岸旅游交流协会关于暂停大陆居民赴台个人游试点的公告 |url=https://www.mct.gov.cn/whzx/ggtz/201907/t20190731_845439.htm |website=www.mct.gov.cn |publisher=Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China |access-date=26 October 2024}}</ref><ref name="Fujian"></ref> Travelling with the Taiwan Travel Permit is not required nor useful when departing from Hong Kong, Macau or a third country. 

Since January 2016, Mainland residents are no longer required to hold a Mainland Resident Travel Permit if they depart from airports in [[Chongqing]], [[Kunming]] or [[Nanchang]] and are only in transit through Taiwan to a third country. Otherwise, the Mainland Resident Travel Permit with exit endorsement is also required for transit through Taiwan if departing from mainland China, but the Exit and Entry Permit is not required if the passengers do not pass immigration control in Taiwan and only remain airside.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=zh:首批赴台中转大陆游客今日抵达台湾转机|url=http://news.sohu.com/20160201/n436504616.shtml|agency=[[Xinhua News Agency]]|language=zh-hans|publisher=[[Sohu]]}}</ref>

From 28 March 2017, citizens of mainland China are able to apply for the Exit and Entry Permit online if they are residing in a third country.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=zh:我要申請 – 旅居海外大陸地區人民申請來臺觀光|url=https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/overseas-foreign-china|publisher=National Immigration Agency |language=zh-hant}}</ref>

===Restrictions for former Mainland residents===
Although the aforementioned restrictions do not apply to former nationals of China with Mainland residency as well as Hong Kong and Macau residents who have relinquished their hukou, they also face entry restrictions and are required to apply for an Exit and Entry Permit unless they meet the following requirements:<ref name="Timatic" />

*They have resided outside of mainland China for more than 4 years;
*They have obtained the nationality of the country in which they reside (or permanent residence status of Hong Kong or Macau); and
*They have lost their Chinese nationality in pursuant to Article 9 of the [[Chinese nationality law]] (not required for Hong Kong or Macau permanent residents).

If the requirements are met, they may enter Taiwan according to the visa requirements of the nationality they have acquired, or as residents of Hong Kong and Macau as listed above. However, documentation supporting the change in nationality or residence status, such as a naturalization certificate or a [[Home Return Permit]],<ref>{{cite web |script-title=zh:香港、澳門永久居民申請入出境證 |url=https://www.teco-hk.org/cp.aspx?n=23B1A3A6BA521F00&s=70EA5C099B0B29A3 |publisher=TECO Hong Kong Office |access-date=12 December 2018 |language=zh-hant}}</ref> is required.

==e-Visa==
Since 12 January 2016, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ROC started to implement the e-Visa Program. Citizens of the following countries can apply for a single-entry e-Visa to visit Taiwan for less than 30 days. The fee for each application is NT$1,632.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/en/News_Content.aspx?n=1EADDCFD4C6EC567&s=59B6990F57C92C85|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs – MOFA launches eVisa Program January 12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boca.gov.tw/content.asp?mp=2&CuItem=7283|title=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – eVisa}}</ref> On 7 October 2016, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ROC further expanded the list of countries eligible to apply for an e-Visa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201610070006.aspx|title=Taiwan includes nine more countries in e-visa program – Politics – FOCUS TAIWAN – CNA ENGLISH NEWS}}</ref><ref>[https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb/subroot/MRV00FORM.action General Information on eVisa Application]</ref>

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*{{flag|Bahrain}}
*{{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}<ref>{{cite web|author=by Y.Z |url=https://www.sarajevotimes.com/important-notice-for-citizens-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina-who-wish-to-visit-taiwan/ |title=Important Notice for Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who wish to visit Taiwan – Sarajevo Times |publisher=Sarajevotimes.com |date= |accessdate=2022-03-23}}</ref>
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*{{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
*{{flag|Solomon Islands}}
*{{flag|Turkey}}<sup>*</sup> 
*{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}
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<sub>* – also eligible for visa on arrival.</sub>

Nationals of the following countries may apply for a single-entry e-Visa for a maximum stay of 30 days if they are travelling with an approved tour group:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&s=4FC0E0FCED4DC63D |script-title=zh:外交部進一步放寬東協國家國民來臺簽證措施}}</ref>
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*{{flag|India}}
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*{{flag|Laos}}
*{{flag|Myanmar}}
*{{flag|Vietnam}}
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Also, all foreign nationals except Chinese nationals who are invited by the Taiwanese government to attend international conferences, sports events, trade fairs or other activities organized, co-organized or sponsored by Taiwanese government agencies or certain [[NGO]]s are also eligible for an e-Visa. Such applicants must obtain an e-code from their host organizations in Taiwan prior to applying for an e-Visa.<ref>[http://www.taiwanembassy.org/ct.asp?xItem=682276&ctNode=2237&mp=1 R.O.C.(Taiwan) launches the eVisa Program on Jan. 12, 2016]</ref>

Nationals of the following countries are eligible for a business e-Visa if they have obtained recommendations from the local [[Taiwan External Trade Development Council]] since 1 June 2017.<ref name="BRTH">{{cite web |script-title=zh:外交部宣布針對「新南向政策」目標國家實施進一步簽證放寬措施|url=https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=8742DCE7A2A28761&s=1BCEB24AD7D6D3C6|language=zh-tw}}</ref>
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*{{flag|Bhutan}}
*{{flag|India}}
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*{{flag|Nepal}}
*{{flag|Pakistan}}
*{{flag|Sri Lanka}}
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==APEC Business Travel Card==
Holders of passports issued by the following countries who possess an [[APEC Business Travel Card]] (ABTC) containing the code "TWN" on the back of the card can enter Taiwan visa-free for business trips for up to 90 days.<ref name="Timatic" />
ABTCs are issued to nationals of:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apec.org/Groups/Committee-on-Trade-and-Investment/Business-Mobility-Group/ABTC|title=ABTC Summary – APEC Business Travel Card|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref>
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*{{flag|Australia}}
*{{flag|Brunei}}
*{{flag|Chile}}
*{{flag|Indonesia}}
*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|South Korea}}
*{{flag|Malaysia}}
*{{flag|Mexico}}
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*{{flag|New Zealand}}
*{{flag|Papua New Guinea}}
*{{flag|Peru}}
*{{flag|Philippines}}
*{{flag|Russia}}
*{{flag|Singapore}}
*{{flag|Thailand}}
*{{flag|Vietnam}}
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ABTCs are also issued to nationals of China and permanent residents of Hong Kong; however, Chinese nationals residing in mainland China are subject to entry restrictions and cannot use the card to enter Taiwan. Chinese nationals permanently residing in Hong Kong are also ineligible and are required to obtain an Exit and Entry Permit.

==Online Travel Authorization Certificate==
Nationals of the following countries can apply for a no-fee Travel Authorization Certificate online for multiple visits to Taiwan, for a duration of no more than '''14 days''' each visit during the certificate's 90-day validity period, if they have '''never been employed''' as a guest worker to Taiwan and have met the additional requirements listed below:<ref name="OTAC">{{cite web|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-152-274-8c0e2-2.html|title=Amend Online Application for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate for nationals of Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam|date=31 July 2017}}</ref>
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They are required to hold a residential or visitor visa (including Visa Waiver Registration Certificates issued by Japan to Indonesian nationals, and e-Visas), or a residential certificate (including permanent residency) issued by the following countries. The visa can be either valid or expired, but it must not have expired for more than 10 years prior to the date of arrival in Taiwan. Holders of work permits as well as visas marked "void", "cancelled" or "cancelled without prejudice" are '''not eligible'''. In addition, travelers utilizing the scheme must also hold a return or onward plane or ship ticket and will be required to present it to the immigration officer.<ref name="OTAC" />
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<sub>1 – excluding holders of entry visas bearing the remark FL (migrant worker), X (others), or P with “Special permission from MOFA” (visa and eVisa for “Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries (Project Kuan-Hong)” ever issued), as well as holders of resident cards with “migrant worker” (移工) as the purpose of residence.</sub><br>
<sub>2 – requires electronic visa that is still valid by the date of arrival.</sub><br>
<sub>3 – requires visa or visa waiver (for Indonesian e-passport holders) together with proof of record of entering Japan or confirmed onward ticket to Japan.</sub><br>
<sub>4 – requires visa together with proof of record of entering South Korea.</sub><br>

Frequent visitors to Taiwan from these countries can also receive multiple entry visas with validity of two to five years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/201606150316-1.aspx |script-title=zh:行政院拍板 簡化東協8國訪台簽證 – 重點新聞 – 中央社即時新聞 CNA NEWS|last=中央通訊社}}</ref>

From 1 June 2017, nationals of these countries who have received a Taiwanese visa (other than a work visa) in the last 10 years are eligible for online registration.<ref name="BRTH" />

As all Filipino nationals were exempt from visa requirements on 1 November 2017, they were no longer able to register for the certificate from that day onwards. All certificates were also no longer valid for entry since 31 October 2017. Passengers entering Taiwan prior to 1 November 2017 were still allowed to stay for up to 30 days, while those entering Taiwan on or after that day can only stay for up to 14 days.<ref name="phl">{{cite web|title=Visa Services For Philippine and Non-Philippine Passport Holders|url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/ph_en/post/1750.html}}</ref>

The period of stay for nationals of all countries was shortened from 30 days to 14 days from 1 August 2018.<ref name="OTAC" />

==Taiwan Employment Gold Card==
In 2018, the passing of the "Act for Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/en/Content_List.aspx?n=6501F7D3D7CCA8A0 |title=General Explanation of the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals|last=National Development Council|date=2020-07-12|publisher=National Development Council}}</ref> created the Taiwan Employment Gold Card. In addition to being a visa, the Gold Card contains an open work permit and residence permit allowing a holder to reside and work in Taiwan for up to 3 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/what-is-taiwan-gold-card/ |title=What is the Gold Card?|last=Taiwan Gold Card Community|date=2020-07-12|publisher=Taiwan Gold Card Community}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/en/Content_List.aspx?n=24C15F2CEE245632 |title=Employment Gold Card Permits for Foreign Special Professionals |last=National Development Council|date=2020-07-12|publisher=National Development Council}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/four-in-one/entry/golden-card#INFO |title=Foreign Professionals Online Application Portal |last=National Immigration Agency|date=2020-07-12|publisher=National Immigration Agency}}</ref> All foreign nationals, including permanent residents from Hong Kong and Macao, are eligible to apply.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/four-in-one/entry/main |title=Foreign Professionals Online Application Portal – Information |last=National Immigration Agency|date=2020-07-12|publisher=National Immigration Agency}}</ref> The card aims to attract experienced professionals in the fields of Science and Technology, Education, Culture and Arts, Sport, Law, Architecture, and others beneficial to Taiwan's economy. Applicants must pass a skill qualification procedure involving the submission of documents to validate their claims.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/qualifications/ |title=Do I Qualify?|last=Taiwan Gold Card Community|date=2020-07-12|publisher=Taiwan Gold Card Community}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/en/Content_List.aspx?n=6DCC0F9D13EC0AF0 |title=Qualification of Foreign Special Professionals |last=National Development Council|date=2020-07-12|publisher=National Development Council}}</ref>

==Employment Seeking Visa==
Also created with the passing of the "Act for Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals" in 2018, was the Employment Seeking Visa. The Employment Seeking Visa allows applicants with work experience having a salary more than double the minimum wage in Taiwan (a salary of more than NT$47,971 in 2020),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-158-4158-09d5a-2.html|title=Visitor visa for Employment-Seeking Purpose|date=31 July 2017|access-date=2020-10-10|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (TAIWAN)}}</ref> and those who just graduated from a "Top 500" university to acquire a six-month multi-entry visitor visa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/en/Content_List.aspx?n=C5CFB48CDAB4ED4F |title=Employment-Seeking Visa for Foreign Professionals|last=National Development Council|date=2020-07-12|publisher=National Development Council}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-158-4158-09d5a-2.html |title=Visitor visa for Employment-Seeking Purpose|last=Bureau of Consular Affairs|date=2020-07-12|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs}}</ref>

==Special visa requirements for nationals of certain countries==
Taiwan has special entry requirements for nationals of certain countries. Nationals of countries mentioned below may '''only''' visit Taiwan when one of the following requirements is met:<ref name="spec">{{cite web |title=Procedures for Nationals of the Designated Countries Applying for Visitor Visas to the Republic of China（R.O.C.） |url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-159-249-4162c-2.html |website=Bureau of Consular Affairs |date=31 July 2017 |access-date=19 September 2018}}</ref>

* They are invited by Taiwanese government agencies when on official businesses.
* They are participating in international meetings or activities for the purposes of "religious, athletic, or cultural exchange" and invited by a Taiwanese organization.
* They have dependents with legal residence status in Taiwan (spouse, family members of "lineal relationship", or siblings only).
* They are "conducting economic or commercial businesses" in Taiwan. Accompanied spouse and children may also receive visitor visas.
* They are crew members boarding a ship docked in Taiwan.
* They are receiving medical treatment in Taiwan.

In addition, those who are visiting Taiwan on business must be interviewed by a Taiwanese consular officer, and their sponsors in Taiwan must submit a guarantee to the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taiwan.<ref name="spec" />

Countries marked with * may also apply for tourist visas, and they are not required to submit a guarantee from their Taiwanese sponsors when applying for business visas.

The list of the countries is as follows:<ref name="spec" />
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*{{flag|Afghanistan}}
*{{flag|Algeria}} 
*{{flag|Bangladesh}}
*{{flag|Bhutan}}<sup>*</sup>
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*{{flag|Gambia}}
*{{flag|Ghana}}
*{{flag|Iraq}}
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*{{flag|Nepal}}
*{{flag|Niger}}
*{{flag|Nigeria}}
*{{flag|Pakistan}}
*{{flag|Senegal}}
*{{flag|Somalia}}
*{{flag|Sri Lanka}}<sup>*</sup>
*{{flag|Syria}}
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In addition, the requirements also apply to holders of [[Indian Identity Certificate]]s.

==Working Holiday Visa==
As of 2024, nationals of the following 18 countries are eligible to apply for the Taiwanese [[working holiday visa]] (named as "Youth Mobility Scheme" for British and Canadian citizens) through [[List of diplomatic missions of Taiwan|Taiwanese diplomatic missions]] of their countries of nationality, if they are ordinary residents in their country of nationality and are within the age limits.<ref>{{cite web |title=Applicable country |date=31 July 2017 |url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-153-395-4b89d-2.html |access-date=7 March 2024}}</ref>
{| style="border-radius:1em; box-shadow:0.1em 0.1em 0.5em rgba(0,0,0,0.75); background:white; border:1px solid white; padding:5px;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|
*{{flag|Australia}}
*{{flag|Austria}}
*{{flag|Belgium}}
*{{flag|Canada}}
*{{flag|Czech Republic}}
*{{flag|France}}
*{{flag|Germany}} 
*{{flag|Hungary}}
*{{flag|Ireland}}
| valign=top |
*{{flag|Israel}}
*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|Luxembourg}}
*{{flag|Netherlands}}
*{{flag|New Zealand}}
*{{flag|Poland}}
*{{flag|Slovakia}}
*{{flag|South Korea}}
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}<sup>1</sup>
|}
<sub>1 – for British citizens residing in [[United Kingdom]] only.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-153-389-8d3b8-2.html|title=Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Youth Mobility (The United Kingdom)|date=31 July 2017 }}</ref></sub>

==Statistics==
Most visitors arriving to Taiwan on short-term basis were from the following countries of residence:
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible collapsed"
|-
!Country / territory || 2017 || 2016 || 2015 || 2014 || 2013
|-
| {{flag|PRC|name=China, Mainland}} || 2,732,549 || 3,511,734 || 4,184,102 || 3,987,152 || 2,874,702
|-
| {{flag|Japan}} || 1,898,854 || 1,895,702 || 1,627,229 || 1,634,790 || 1,421,550
|-
| {{flag|Hong Kong}}<ref>{{cite web|author=交通部觀光局 |url=http://stat.taiwan.net.tw/system/ |title=交通部觀光局觀光統計資料庫 Tourism Statistics Database of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau |publisher=Stat.taiwan.net.tw |date= |accessdate=2022-03-23}}</ref> || 1,540,765 || 1,474,521 || 1,389,529 || 1,276,039 || 1,105,223
|-
| {{flag|South Korea}} || 1,054,708 || 884,397 || 658,757 || 527,684 || 351,301
|-
| {{flag|United States}} || 561,365 || 523,888 || 479,452 || 458,691 || 414,060
|-
 |{{flag|Malaysia}} || 528,019 || 474,420 || 431,481 || 439,240 || 394,326
|-
| {{flag|Singapore}} || 425,577 || 407,267 || 393,037 || 376,235 || 364,733
|-
| {{flag|Vietnam}} || 383,329 || 196,636 || 146,380 || 137,177 || 118,467
|-
| {{flag|Thailand}} || 292,534 || 195,640 || 124,409 || 104,812 || 104,138
|-
| {{flag|Philippines}} || 290,784 || 172,475 || 139,217 || 136,978 || 99,698
|-
| {{flag|Indonesia}} || 189,631	|| 188,720 || 177,743 || 182,704 || 171,299
|- style="border-top:3px solid green"
| Total || 10,739,601 || 10,690,279 || 10,439,785 || 9,910,204 || 8,016,280
|-
| colspan="6" style="font-size:80%; background:#cef; text-align:center;"|Source: Tourism Bureau, Taiwan<ref name="taiwan1">{{cite web|url=http://stat.taiwan.net.tw/system/Download/%E8%A1%A803.xls|title=Tourism Bureau, M.O.T.C. Republic of China (Taiwan) Visitor Arrivals by Residence|publisher=admin.taiwan.net.tw|access-date=2017-01-31}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
{{Portal|Republic of China}}
{{Wikivoyage|Taiwan}}
* [[Exit & Entry Permit for Taiwan|Exit & Entry Permit]]
* [[Foreign relations of Taiwan]]
* [[Taiwan passport]]
* [[Visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens]]

==References==
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