Canadian passport · Taiwan
Do Canadians need a visa for Taiwan?
In brief
No. Canadian passport holders can visit Taiwan visa-free (90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days).
Taiwan visa-free stay for Canadians: 90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days. Official rule. Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China, checked .
Taiwan visa fee for Canadians: none for visa-free entry.
Canadian and UK passport holders are eligible for the visa-exemption program with a duration of stay of 90 days which is extendable up to 180 days
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)Visas only at visawebapp.boca.gov.twReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days |
|---|---|
| Stay | 90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: visawebapp.boca.gov.tw |
| Before arrival | Fill in the free online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) within 7 days before you arrive; it replaced paper arrival cards on 1 October 2025.3 |
Do Canadians need a visa for Taiwan?
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) lists Canada among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days.
“Canadian and UK passport holders are eligible for the visa-exemption program with a duration of stay of 90 days which is extendable up to 180 days”
Conditions and exceptions
Canadians can stay visa-free for 90 days, and the stay can be extended to 180 days.
Canadian and UK passport holders are eligible for the visa-exemption program with a duration of stay of 90 days which is extendable up to 180 days
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checkedApply for the free extension in the 30 days before your 90-day stay ends, at the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taipei or a Foreign Ministry office in Taichung, Chiayi, Kaohsiung or Hualien; only one extension is allowed.
Applicants must apply for an extension within 30 days (5 working days prior to the 30 days) prior to the expiration of their current 90-day free-visa entry at one of the following locations: (No fee will be assessed.) ... 4.2 Duration of Stay: 180 days (The first 90-day visa-free stay can be extended once for an additional 90 days starting from the day following the date of arrival). A second extension or a change in purpose of stay shall not be approved.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan): Notice for British & Canadian Passport Holders Who Enter Taiwan (ROC) Visa-Free and Apply for an Extension of Stay · checkedYou need a confirmed return or onward ticket (with a visa for the next country if needed) and a confirmed seat on your departure flight.
A confirmed return air/sea ticket or air/sea ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure flight.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Taiwan visa-free for Canadians now?
Yes: visa-free (90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days). Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan).
How much does a Taiwan visa cost for Canadians?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Taiwan visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a Canadian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan): entry rule, entry conditions and documents
- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan): Notice for British & Canadian Passport Holders Who Enter Taiwan (ROC) Visa-Free and Apply for an Extension of Stay: entry conditions
- National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan (TWAC site): documents