Taiwan allows eligible passport holders from dozens of countries to enter without obtaining a conventional visa before departure. Depending on nationality, visitors may stay for up to 90 days, 30 days or 14 days, provided they meet the relevant immigration requirements. Citizens from over 50 countries can enter Taiwan without a visa for short stays, depending on their nationality.

The visa-exemption policy covers countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean. Taiwan also operates special arrangements for selected Southeast and South Asian countries, including a conditional Travel Authorization Certificate scheme and a group-tourism facilitation programme.

In July 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it would extend its trial visa-free entry programme for citizens of Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The government also extended separate travel-facilitation arrangements for eligible citizens of India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos.

For international travellers, students, business visitors and tourists, these arrangements can make short visits easier. However, visa-free entry does not apply to every nationality, and travellers must still meet the relevant passport, return-ticket and other entry conditions.

For Nigerian travellers, the important point is that an ordinary Nigerian passport is not included in Taiwan’s general visa-exempt list or the three-country extension announced in July 2026. Nigerians should check the appropriate visa application procedure before booking their trip.

This guide explains who can enter Taiwan without a visa, how long eligible visitors may stay, the special arrangements for selected countries and the documents travellers need to prepare.

Taiwan Travel Stay Duration by Foreign Country

• 90-Day Stay: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union / EEA members, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, and others.
• 30-Day Stay: Malaysia, Singapore, and Belize.
• 14-Day Stay: Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, and Oman.

General Requirements to Qualify

• Passport Validity: Must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry (exceptions apply to citizens of the U.S. and Japan, who only need a passport valid for the intended period of stay).
• Onward/Return Travel: You must hold a confirmed flight ticket for your return or onward journey.
• Arrival Card: All inbound foreign travelers must complete the online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) within 3 days before arrival.
• Non-Extendable: Visa-exempt stays start the day after arrival and cannot be extended or converted into another visa type (with rare exceptions).

Taiwan Visa-Free Entry

Travel detail	Official position
Destination	Taiwan
Immigration authority	Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Consular Affairs
General visa-exempt stay	Up to 90 days for eligible nationalities
Other visa-exempt stays	Up to 30 days or 14 days, depending on nationality
Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines	Trial visa-free entry extended through July 31, 2027
India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos	Eligible travellers may qualify for separate conditional facilitation arrangements
Minimum passport validity	Generally at least six months for visa-exempt entry, subject to official exceptions
Return or onward travel	Required under the published visa-exempt entry conditions
Nigerian ordinary passport holders	Not included in the general visa-exempt list
Employment and long-term study	Not automatically authorised by visa-free entry

Official reference: Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs — Visa-Exempt Entry.

Who Can Enter Taiwan Without a Visa for Up to 90 Days?

Taiwan’s official visa-exempt list includes eligible nationals of the following countries and territories for stays of up to 90 days, subject to the specific conditions attached to certain passports.

Europe

The eligible European countries and territories are:

• Albania
• Andorra
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Holy See
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Kosovo
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Monaco
• Netherlands
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• San Marino
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s visa-exempt provision applies to holders of British Citizen passports. Other British nationality categories should not automatically be assumed to qualify under the same provision.

North Macedonia’s listed eligibility is subject to the published validity period, currently extending to March 31, 2030.

North America

The countries in this category are:

• Canada
• United States of America

The United States has a specific passport-validity exception in Taiwan’s published rules. Eligible US passport holders may qualify for visa-exempt entry when their passport is valid for the intended period of stay.

Canadian citizens should consult the official rules if they intend to remain beyond the initial visa-exempt period.

Asia

The eligible countries in the 90-day category include:

• Israel
• Japan
• Republic of Korea (South Korea)

Japan has a specific passport-validity exception under Taiwan’s published visa-exempt rules.

Oceania and the Pacific

The listed countries and territories include:

• Australia
• Marshall Islands
• New Zealand
• Palau
• Tuvalu

Certain passport categories or nationality definitions may have additional restrictions. For example, Taiwan specifies eligibility conditions for Marshall Islands nationals, and some Tuvalu passport holders may be excluded based on their recorded place of birth.

Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries in this category include:

• Chile
• Guatemala
• Paraguay

Honduras is also included for eligible passport holders, subject to the exclusion for diplomatic and official/service passports specified in Taiwan’s published rules.

The visa-exempt list should always be checked against the current official version before travel. Nationality alone may not be sufficient if a particular passport category or other eligibility restriction applies.

Who Can Enter Taiwan Without a Visa for Up to 30 Days?

Taiwan provides a shorter visa-exempt stay of up to 30 days for eligible citizens of the following countries and territories:

• Belize
• Malaysia
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Singapore

The published list also includes the Dominican Republic for eligible passport holders, excluding those holding diplomatic or official/service passports.

For these travellers, the 30-day period is the maximum visa-exempt stay under the applicable arrangement. It does not automatically authorise employment, long-term study or other activities requiring a separate permit.

Important conditions for selected nationalities

Taiwan imposes additional eligibility conditions on certain passport holders.

For example, some Belize passport holders are excluded from visa-exempt entry if the passport records their place of birth as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, mainland China, Syria or Yemen.

Similar place-of-birth restrictions apply to specified passport holders from Eswatini, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Tuvalu. Honduran passport holders whose passport records mainland China as their place of birth are also excluded under the published rules.

These restrictions demonstrate why travellers should not rely on a nationality list alone. The exact passport and the information recorded in it can affect eligibility.

Who Can Enter Taiwan Without a Visa for Up to 14 Days?

Taiwan’s 14-day visa-exempt category includes eligible citizens of Oman, Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines.

However, the arrangements are not identical.

Oman

Eligible Omani nationals can enter Taiwan without a visa for up to 14 days under the published rules. Travellers intending to stay longer should investigate the applicable visa option before departure.

Thailand

Taiwan has extended its trial visa-free entry arrangement for eligible Thai passport holders until July 31, 2027.

The programme applies to eligible holders of ordinary passports and excludes diplomatic and official/service passports under the published trial arrangement.

Brunei

Eligible Bruneian nationals can visit Taiwan for up to 14 days without a conventional visa under the extended programme. Certain holders of a Brunei Certificate of Identity are also included in the published rules.

Philippines

Eligible Filipino ordinary passport holders are covered by the extension through July 31, 2027, for visits of up to 14 days.

For travellers from Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines, the visa-exempt stay is not extendable under the ordinary programme. Visitors must leave by the end of their permitted period unless a legally applicable exception or other authorised arrangement applies.

Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines Until July 2027

On July 17, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a one-year extension of its trial visa-free entry programme for citizens of Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines.

The extension took effect on August 1, 2026, and is scheduled to end on July 31, 2027.

The programme forms part of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, which seeks to strengthen economic, cultural and people-to-people relations with partner countries.

Eligible travellers from the three countries can visit Taiwan for permitted short-term purposes without obtaining a conventional visa in advance. They must still satisfy the applicable entry requirements.

The extension does not mean that every citizen of Southeast Asia qualifies for visa-free entry. The privilege applies to the nationalities and passport categories specified by Taiwan.

Official announcement: Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs — One-year extension of trial visa-free entry.

Special Taiwan Travel Arrangements for India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos

Taiwan also maintains separate travel-facilitation arrangements for eligible nationals of India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos.

These are not the same as the general visa-exempt arrangements described above.

1. Travel Authorization Certificate scheme

The Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) scheme provides a conditional route for eligible travellers to visit Taiwan without obtaining a conventional visa in advance.

Applicants must meet the scheme’s eligibility requirements and complete the required online process. The fact that a nationality appears in the TAC programme does not mean every passport holder from that country qualifies.

Travellers should use Taiwan’s official National Immigration Agency information to check the current conditions and application procedure.

2. High-end group-tourism facilitation programme

Taiwan also extended its Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries through December 31, 2027.

The programme operates under specific group-tourism conditions and is not a blanket exemption for every individual traveller.

Visitors should confirm whether their tour operator, travel group and personal circumstances qualify before making bookings.

Cambodia’s position

Taiwan announced that Cambodian citizens would no longer qualify for these two specified facilitation initiatives from August 1, 2026.

Cambodian travellers must therefore check the alternative visa procedures that apply to their intended visit.

Official guidance: Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs and Taiwan National Immigration Agency.

Can Nigerians Enter Taiwan Without a Visa?

Nigerian ordinary passport holders are not included in Taiwan’s published general visa-exempt list or the trial visa-free extension for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines.

The conditional travel-facilitation programmes for selected Asian nationalities should also not be interpreted as a visa exemption for Nigerians.

Nigerians planning to visit Taiwan should establish the correct visa requirements for their travel purpose before booking flights.

Nigerian tourists

Nigerians travelling for holidays, sightseeing or family visits should check the visitor-visa requirements and application procedures provided by the relevant Taiwanese representative office.

Before applying, establish:

• The appropriate visa category.
• The current application procedure and fee.
• The required passport validity.
• The supporting documents required for the intended trip.
• Whether an appointment, interview or additional documentation is necessary.
• The expected processing arrangements and whether any special eligibility conditions apply.

Do not assume that a travel authorisation scheme available to another nationality can be used with a Nigerian passport.

Nigerian students

Nigerians intending to study at a Taiwanese university should distinguish between a short visit and a long-term academic programme.

Admission to a university does not itself provide immigration permission. Students should confirm the appropriate visa and residence procedures with their institution and Taiwan’s relevant authorities.

Scholarship recipients should also check whether their award covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, health insurance, airfare and visa-related costs.

Nigerian business travellers

Nigerians travelling for conferences, meetings or trade events should establish the visa category applicable to their activities.

An invitation from a Taiwanese company does not automatically remove the visa requirement. Travellers must also ensure that their proposed activities are permitted under the visa issued.

Requirements for Travellers Entering Taiwan Without a Visa

Visa-exempt travellers must still comply with Taiwan’s immigration requirements. The official guidance identifies several conditions that visitors should prepare for before departure.

1. Valid passport

Taiwan generally requires a passport with at least six months of remaining validity on the date of entry for visa-exempt travel, subject to specified exceptions.

Travellers should check the passport rules for their nationality and document type. Emergency, temporary and other informal travel documents may not qualify for the same exemption as an ordinary passport.

2. Confirmed return or onward ticket

Visitors should have a confirmed return air or sea ticket, or an onward ticket accompanied by the visa required for the next destination where applicable.

A confirmed departure-seat reservation is also specified in the published conditions.

3. Accommodation information

Eligible visitors from Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines must have evidence of accommodation, such as a hotel booking, together with host or sponsor contact information where applicable.

They must also have sufficient funds for their intended stay.

Other travellers should check the specific supporting-document requirements applicable to their nationality and visa-exempt category.

4. Sufficient travel funds

Visitors should be able to demonstrate that they can finance their trip, including accommodation, meals, local transportation and other expenses.

Taiwan’s published rules specifically identify sufficient travel funds among the conditions applicable to the extended 14-day programme for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines.

5. Online arrival card

Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency directs eligible travellers to complete the online immigration arrival card within seven days before arrival.

The official portal is: https://twac.immigration.gov.tw

Travellers should use the government website and confirm whether the requirement applies to their particular circumstances.

6. Compliance with entry restrictions

Meeting the documentary requirements does not guarantee admission. Immigration officers may determine that a traveller is otherwise ineligible to enter.

Visitors should answer questions truthfully and ensure that the stated purpose of the trip matches their planned activities.

What Can Visa-Free Visitors Do in Taiwan?

Visa-exempt entry generally supports permitted short-term activities, including:

• Tourism and sightseeing.
• Visiting friends or relatives.
• Attending social events.
• Conducting permitted business activities.
• Attending exhibitions.
• Participating in fact-finding missions or international exchanges.

However, visa-free entry does not automatically authorise every activity.

Employment, regulated professional activities, long-term study and other activities requiring specific permits may need additional approval.

Travellers should establish whether their intended activity requires a separate permit before departure. A visa-exempt visitor should not assume that permission to enter the country also authorises paid employment or residence.

Can Visitors Extend Their Visa-Free Stay in Taiwan?

The ordinary visa-exempt stay is generally not extendable.

Visitors should calculate the permitted period carefully and arrange their departure before the deadline.

Taiwan’s official guidance describes limited circumstances in which a visa-exempt stay may be converted to another authorised status, including certain situations that prevent departure, such as severe acute illness, natural disasters or other force majeure events.

Specific legal exceptions may also apply to certain eligible professionals who obtain the required work authorisation. These provisions are conditional and do not create a general right to work or extend a tourist visit.

Travellers should contact the appropriate Taiwanese authority if an exceptional situation arises. They should not overstay while waiting for an assumption that an extension will be approved.

Visa-Free Entry Is Not the Same as a Visa on Arrival

Travellers often confuse visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an electronic visa. These arrangements have different procedures.

Entry arrangement	Meaning
Visa-free entry	Eligible travellers can seek admission without obtaining a conventional visa in advance, subject to the exemption’s conditions
Visa on arrival	Eligible travellers apply for a visa at an authorised port of entry
Electronic visa or travel authorisation	The traveller completes an online application or authorisation process before departure
Embassy or representative-office visa	The traveller obtains the appropriate visa through the relevant diplomatic application process

Taiwan’s visa-exempt list should not be interpreted as a list of countries whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival. The categories are distinct.

For Nigerian travellers, confirming the correct category is especially important because a visa exemption available to one nationality may not be available to another.

How to Check Whether Your Passport Qualifies for Taiwan Visa-Free Entry

Before making travel arrangements, follow these steps.

Step 1: Identify the nationality and passport type

Check the nationality shown on your passport and whether you hold an ordinary, diplomatic, official, service or other travel document.

Step 2: Consult the official visa-exempt list

Visit Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs at https://www.boca.gov.tw and check the current list of eligible nationalities and permitted stay durations.

Step 3: Review any nationality-specific conditions

Check whether the policy has restrictions based on passport category, place of birth, validity period or other criteria.

Step 4: Confirm the purpose of travel

Establish whether the intended activity is permitted under visa-exempt entry or requires a separate visa or permit.

Step 5: Prepare supporting documents

Check passport validity, return or onward travel, accommodation, available funds and the online arrival-card requirement.

Step 6: Verify the rules before booking

If the official information is unclear, contact the appropriate Taiwanese representative office or immigration authority before paying for non-refundable flights or accommodation.

Official Sources for Taiwan Visa and Immigration Information

Use the following official resources to confirm the latest requirements:

• Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs — Visa-Exempt Entry: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html
• Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa-Free Extension Announcement: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-8253-ff790-2.html
• Taiwan National Immigration Agency: https://www.immigration.gov.tw
• Taiwan Online Arrival Card: https://twac.immigration.gov.tw

The official visa-exempt list should be the primary reference for determining whether a nationality qualifies and how long an eligible visitor may remain.

Final Advice for Travellers Planning to Visit Taiwan in 2026

Taiwan offers visa-exempt entry to eligible passport holders from many countries, with permitted stays of up to 90, 30 or 14 days depending on nationality and the applicable policy.

The country has also extended its trial visa-free entry programme for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines until July 31, 2027, while maintaining separate conditional travel-facilitation arrangements for selected countries in South and Southeast Asia.

For Nigerian travellers, the main consideration is that these privileges do not automatically extend to Nigerian passport holders. Anyone planning a holiday, university visit, conference or business trip should verify the correct visa procedure before booking.

ScholarshipsTravel.com recommends checking Taiwan’s official immigration guidance immediately before departure. Visa exemptions are nationality-specific, entry remains subject to immigration approval, and travellers must comply with the conditions attached to their permitted stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can enter Taiwan without a visa in 2026?

Eligible citizens of countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and many European countries can enter Taiwan without a conventional visa for permitted short stays. Taiwan also has shorter visa-exempt arrangements for selected countries. Eligibility depends on nationality, passport type and the current official rules.

2. How many days can visa-free visitors stay in Taiwan?

The permitted period depends on nationality. Taiwan’s published visa-exempt list includes stays of up to 90 days, 30 days and 14 days. The applicable period must be checked against the official rules for the traveller’s passport.

3. Can Nigerians enter Taiwan without a visa?

Nigerian ordinary passport holders are not included in Taiwan’s published general visa-exempt list or the trial visa-free extension for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines. Nigerians should check the relevant visa application requirements before travelling.

4. Which countries have received a visa-free extension until July 2027?

Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines. Eligible travellers from these countries can visit Taiwan for up to 14 days under the extended trial programme, which runs through July 31, 2027.

5. Can Indian citizens enter Taiwan without a visa?

Eligible Indian citizens may qualify for Taiwan’s conditional Travel Authorization Certificate scheme or specified group-tourism facilitation arrangements. These are not blanket visa exemptions for every Indian passport holder. Applicants should verify the current eligibility criteria through Taiwan’s official authorities.

6. Do visa-free visitors need a return ticket?

Taiwan’s published visa-exempt entry requirements specify a confirmed return ticket or an onward ticket accompanied by the visa required for the next destination, as applicable. Travellers should check the rules relevant to their nationality and itinerary.

7. Can visa-free visitors work in Taiwan?

Not automatically. Visa-exempt entry does not generally authorise employment or activities that require a separate permit. Travellers should obtain the appropriate permission before undertaking work.

8. Can tourists extend their visa-free stay?

The ordinary visa-exempt stay is generally not extendable. Taiwan’s rules provide limited exceptions for specific circumstances, but visitors should not assume that an extension or conversion will be approved.

9. Do visa-free travellers need to complete Taiwan’s online arrival card?

Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency directs travellers to complete the online arrival card within seven days before arrival. Check the official portal for the latest requirements and any applicable exceptions.

10. Where can Nigerians check Taiwan visa requirements?

Nigerian travellers should consult Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs at https://www.boca.gov.tw and contact the appropriate Taiwanese representative office if they need clarification about their nationality, travel purpose or application procedure.

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Recap: Taiwan allows eligible passport holders from dozens of countries to enter without a conventional visa for up to 90, 30 or 14 days. Explore the country list, entry requirements, 2027 visa-free extension and guidance for Nigerian travellers.