Taiwan Online Arrival Card Application Process

Every visitor must obtain a Taiwan Online Arrival Card (TWAC) before arriving in Taiwan. At entertaiwan.com, we provide easy online support to help you complete your application smoothly. Here’s how it works:

Access the Platform: Visit entertaiwan.com, where our user-friendly platform guides you step-by-step through the application.

Complete the Form: Fill in your personal details (name, nationality, passport number), travel information (flight, accommodation, duration), and contact info accurately.

Verify and Submit: Review your information carefully, then submit your application electronically.

Confirmation: You’ll receive a confirmation email once your application is received. If any information is missing or incorrect, we’ll contact you within 1 to 2 hours to clarify.

Arrival and Immigration: On arrival in Taiwan, proceed to immigration where officers access your digital arrival card to verify your details and complete necessary procedures.

Completion: After immigration, collect your luggage and exit the airport.

The TWAC simplifies your arrival by replacing traditional paper forms with a fast, convenient digital process, reducing wait times and paper use.D

Entry Information for Foreign Travelers to R.O.C. Taiwan

To enter R.O.C. Taiwan, you will typically need a visa and the Taiwan Online Arrival Card (TWAC).

Many nationalities qualify for visa-exempt entry for tourism or short stays. For these travelers, a traditional visa is not required, but the Taiwan Online Arrival Card (TWAC) usually is. Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality, and the permitted duration of visa-exempt stays varies accordingly.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and purpose of visit.
Travelers from many countries benefit from visa-exempt entry for short stays, with the TWAC as a necessary document.
Always check the official websites of the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) for the latest and most accurate visa and entry rules.
Entry requirements can change, so relying on official government sources is essential for up-to-date information.

Important Information for Foreign Travelers Entering R.O.C. Taiwan

To enter R.O.C. Taiwan, you generally need both a visa and a Taiwan Online Arrival Card (TWAC).

Many nationalities qualify for visa-exempt entry for tourism and short stays. For these travelers, a traditional visa is not required, but the Taiwan Online Arrival Card (TWAC) usually is. Entry requirements vary depending on your nationality. If your nationality is not on the visa-exempt list, a visa is mandatory. The allowed length of visa-exempt stays also differs by country.

Visa requirements for Taiwan depend on your nationality and travel purpose.
Travelers from many countries enjoy visa-exempt short stays but still need to apply for the TWAC.
Always consult the official Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) websites for the most current and accurate visa and entry information based on your nationality.
Entry rules can change frequently, so relying on official sources is essential to ensure compliance.

Visa-Exemption Countries for Entry to R.O.C. Taiwan

Up to 90 Days Stay:
Nationals from Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini*, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan*, Kosovo, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands*, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia* (valid until March 31, 2030), Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu*, United Kingdom, and the United States of America*.

Up to 30 Days Stay:
Nationals from Belize*, Malaysia, Nauru, Saint Kitts and Nevis*, Saint Lucia*, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Singapore.

Nationals of Nicaragua (except diplomatic or official/service passport holders) may stay up to 90 days.
Nationals of Honduras* (except diplomatic or official/service passport holders) may stay up to 90 days.
Nationals of the Dominican Republic (except diplomatic or official/service passport holders) may stay up to 30 days.
Nationals of Thailand* (except diplomatic or official/service passport holders) are eligible for up to 14 days stay (valid until July 31, 2025).
Nationals of Brunei* (except diplomatic or official/service passport holders), including holders of a Brunei Certificate of Identity, are eligible for up to 14 days stay (valid until July 31, 2025).
Nationals of the Philippines* (except diplomatic or official/service passport holders) are eligible for up to 14 days stay (valid until July 31, 2025).

Requirements for Visa-Exempt Entry to R.O.C. Taiwan

Passport Validity:
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

Visa exemption applies only to holders of formal passports—ordinary, official/service, or diplomatic. Emergency, temporary, or informal passports are generally not eligible, except for holders of a Brunei Certificate of Identity.

Passport holders from Belize, Eswatini, Nauru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Tuvalu born in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, China (PRC), Syria, or Yemen are not eligible. Honduran passport holders born in China (PRC) are also ineligible.

Nationals of the Republic of the Marshall Islands include those who acquired citizenship before or after the Constitution’s effective date, per specific legal definitions.

U.S. nationals holding any valid passport, including emergency passports, for the intended stay are eligible.

Japanese nationals with a valid passport for the intended stay are eligible.

Holders of emergency or temporary passports (except U.S. citizens) must apply for a visa in advance or seek a landing visa upon arrival.

Travel Tickets:
You must have a confirmed return or onward air/sea ticket and a confirmed seat reservation for your departure flight.

Entry Eligibility:
You must not be deemed ineligible by immigration officers upon arrival.

Additional Requirements for Brunei, Philippines, and Thailand Nationals:
Proof of hotel accommodation, host or sponsor contact details, and sufficient travel funds are required.

Vessel/aircraft crew or service personnel from these countries reporting for duty are not eligible for visa-exempt entry.

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