Visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens


Visa requirements for Republic of China passport holders are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on nationals of the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan. Although the ROC has only one type of nationality under its nationality law, its nationals' right of abode in Taiwan is based on whether they have established household registration in Taiwan, hence ROC nationals are divided into two categories: nationals with household registration, with right of abode in Taiwan; and nationals without household registration, without right of abode in Taiwan. Only NWHRs are entitled to a National Identification Card, and the National ID number is imprinted on the passport's biodata page to signify the holder's status as an NWHR. Holders of such passports can travel to more countries and territories without visas than holders of passports without National ID number, as NWOHRs using ROC passports to enter Taiwan require an entry permit and are subject to immigration controls.
The Republic of China passport is one of the five passports with the most improved rating globally since 2006 in terms of number of countries that its holders may visit without a visa. As of 7 January 2020, nationals of Republic of China with rights of abode in Taiwan had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 146 countries and territories, ranking the ordinary Taiwan passport 32nd in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley Passport Index 2020.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and one or two blank pages. Visa requirements for holders of normal passports travelling for tourist purposes:
CountryVisa requirementAllowed stayNotes
90 days
30 days

  • ROC passports are not accepted.
  • Must hold a Travel Certificate issued by Argentina instead of a visa.
120 days
and territories90 days
  • 90 days on each visit in 12-month period.
  • ETA is only applicable when the ROC passport contains a National ID number and can only be applied from an approved travel agent in Taiwan or at an Australian visa office. ROC passports without National ID numbers are not accepted unless the holder has permanent residency in another country.
  • May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 14 days
    30 days
  • Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted not later than 3 business days before expected date of arrival.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
    30 days / 8 days
  • Must have an international vaccination certificate.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 6-month period
  • Brazilian visas issued before 14 May 2014 were affixed on laissez-passers.
    • 14 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 30 days
    30 days
    180 days
  • Passport with National ID number issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs required.
  • eTA required when arriving by air.
    • 90 days
  • ROC passports are not recognized for entry and transit. However, all ROC nationals with Household Registration are also able to apply for a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents either before arrival or on arrival, allowing the holder to enter and stay in Mainland China until its expiry. All ROC nationals can also apply for a Chinese Travel Document before arrival which allows them to remain for up to 2 years. Issuance of the Taiwan Compatriot Permit or Chinese Travel Document is not automatic for all ROC nationals and is at the sole discretion of the PRC government. See #Greater China for more details.
    • 90 days
    90 days
    3 months
  • eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 30 days
    180 days
    90 days
    30 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 30 days
    up to 90 days
    4 months
    90 days
    • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • Passport with National ID number required.
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
    • 90 days
  • ROC nationals are not allowed to enter or transit.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
    90 days
    90 days
    3 months
    3 months
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 60 days
    30 days
    30 days
    90 days
    90 days
    • Entry refused by certain Muslim countries due to Arab league boycott of Israel if evidence of travel to Israel
    • Passport with National ID number required.
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • ROC passports are not recognized.
  • Must hold an Affidavit of Identity issued by Jamaica.
    • 90 days
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 3 months
    30 days
    90 days
  • Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
  • Visa on arrival is also available for those with pre-arranged landing visa invitation.
    • 30 days
    90 days
    • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • Passport with National ID number required.
  • May apply through e-mail.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
    30 days
  • Extendable to 90 days.
    • 30 days
    30 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 daysVisa free from 19 November 2018
  • Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
    • 60 days
  • No visa is required for passengers with a valid visa issued by Canada, Japan, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State.
    • 30 days
    90 days
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 30 days
    28 days
  • eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
  • eVisa available for both tourism or business purposes.
    • 30 days
    90 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be obtained alongside Electronic Travel Authority.
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 30 days
    90 days
    180 days
    60 days
    90 days
    183 days
  • Holders of passports without National ID numbers may apply using Taiwan Area Resident Certificate.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 30 days
  • Available at Hamad International Airport
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
  • Passport with National ID number required.
  • Taiwanese citizens are eligible for eVisas to Kaliningrad oblast and St.Petersburg for up to 8 days.
    • 30 days
    3 months
    6 weeks
    6 months
    60 days
  • Visa is obtained online.
  • Travel certificate issued on a separate piece of paper.
    • 3 months
    30 days
  • Holders of passports without National ID numbers are required to hold a valid Taiwanese re-entry permit.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 3 months
    30 days
    90 days
    • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • Passport with National ID number required.
    30 days
  • Must hold return or onward ticket
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 45 days
    15 days
    30 days
    7 days
    30 days
    90 days
  • May apply online.
    • 30 days
    Visa not required if using Etihad or Emirates
    6 months
  • Passport with National ID number required.
    • 90 days
  • On arrival from overseas; ESTA required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Passport with National ID number required, otherwise visa issued on a separate form DS-232.
    • 30 days

    Other Visa requirements

    APEC Business Travel Card

    Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card travelling on business do not require a visa to the following countries:
    1 – up to 90 days
    2 – up to 60 days
    3 – up to 59 days
    Although is a member of this program, its nationals are also not allowed to use ABTC to enter Mainland China, instead they are required to use Taiwan Compatriot Permits.
    The card must be used in conjunction with a passport and has the following advantages:
    Many African countries, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia require all incoming passengers to have a current International Certificate of Vaccination. Some other countries require vaccination only if the passenger is coming from an infected area.

    Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted Territories

    Visa requirements for nationals of Republic of China for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries, and restricted zones:

    Greater China

    ROC nationals without household registration are required to obtain a Chinese Travel Document from a Chinese embassy, consulate or diplomatic mission prior to travelling to Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China. As Chinese Travel Documents are issued as a replacement of the Chinese passport, all holders of Taiwan passports who have citizenship or nationality of another country are ineligible and are required to apply for a Chinese visa on their non-ROC passports instead.
    AreasTravel with ROC passportTravel with Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan ResidentsTravel with Chinese Travel Document
    Mainland China
    Tibet Autonomous Region

    Notes:
    Single-entry Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents can be applied with ROC passport, ROC National ID card, return ticket and 2 passport-sized photos, fee is CNY 150. Some airports may require additional documents, such as an invitation letter. Eligible airports are: Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Haikou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Jinan, Kunming, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Ningbo, Qingdao, Quanzhou, Sanya, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xiamen, Xi'an, Xuzhou, Yancheng, Yantai and Zhengzhou. The single-entry travel permit is valid for a stay up to 3 months. Holder of a valid, long-term travel permit is not eligible to use this service, he or she must instead carry the long-term permit or will be refused entry for not doing so.

    Other

    — Certain countries will deny access to holders of Israeli visas or passport stamps of Israel because of the Arab League boycott of Israel.