Indian passport · Taiwan
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Taiwan?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, arranged before travel.
Taiwan visa fee for Indians: The Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) for eligible Indians is completely free of charge. Official fee. Source: Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)), checked .
Exception: online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) from the NIA for holders of a valid (or expired less than 10 years) visa or residence permit of the US, Canada, UK, an EU/Schengen country, Australia, New Zealand, Japan or Korea (Vietnam: not Japan/Korea), or a Taiwan visa or residence certificate from the past 10 years; stay: 14 days; certificate valid 90 days, multiple entries, max 6 entries a year. More exceptions below.
Foreign nationals who intend to travel to Taiwan but are not eligible for an eVisa must fill in a form under General Visa Applications on the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs and submit this application form to a Taiwan (ROC) overseas mission.
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)Report a change
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At a glance
| Access | Visa requiredException: online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) from the NIA for holders of a valid (or expired less than 10 years) visa or residence permit of the US, Canada, UK, an EU/Schengen country, Australia, New Zealand, Japan or Korea (Vietnam: not Japan/Korea), or a Taiwan visa or residence certificate from the past 10 years; stay: 14 days; certificate valid 90 days, multiple entries, max 6 entries a yearException: eVisa for business visits recommended by an overseas office of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA); stay: 30 days (eVisa)Exception: eVisa for group tourists travelling with travel agencies designated by the Tourism Administration (high-end group tourist project); stay: 30 days (eVisa) |
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| Stay | An approved TAC is valid for 90 days with multiple entries, each stay up to 14 days from the day after arrival, and no more than six TAC entries per calendar year.4Indian group tourists travelling with designated agencies, and business visitors recommended by an overseas office of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, can get a single-entry eVisa valid three months for a stay of up to 30 days that cannot be extended.1 |
| Validity and entries | An approved TAC is valid for 90 days with multiple entries, each stay up to 14 days from the day after arrival, and no more than six TAC entries per calendar year.4Indian group tourists travelling with designated agencies, and business visitors recommended by an overseas office of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, can get a single-entry eVisa valid three months for a stay of up to 30 days that cannot be extended.1 |
| Official fee | The Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) for eligible Indians is completely free of charge.3A Taiwan visitor visa costs NT$1,600 (US$50) single-entry or NT$3,200 (US$100) multiple-entry for non-US passports, paid abroad in the local currency set by the mission.5 |
| Official processing | Not stated by the official sources we read |
| Where to apply | Eligible Indian nationals apply for the TAC themselves online on the official government website; agencies charging high fees or promising guaranteed entry or jobs are scams.3 |
Do Indians need a visa for Taiwan?
India is not on the exemption lists, and Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) says that all other nationals need a visa before they travel.
“Foreign nationals who intend to travel to Taiwan but are not eligible for an eVisa must fill in a form under General Visa Applications on the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs and submit this application form to a Taiwan (ROC) overseas mission.”
Conditions and exceptions
With conditions · 14 days; certificate valid 90 days, multiple entries, max 6 entries a year online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) from the NIA for holders of a valid (or expired less than 10 years) visa or residence permit of the US, Canada, UK, an EU/Schengen country, Australia, New Zealand, Japan or Korea (Vietnam: not Japan/Korea), or a Taiwan visa or residence certificate from the past 10 years; stay: 14 days; certificate valid 90 days, multiple entries, max 6 entries a year.
Citizens of India , Indonesia , Laos , Myanmar , and Vietnam can apply online for an R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate from the National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checkedWith conditions · 30 days (eVisa) eVisa for business visits recommended by an overseas office of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA); stay: 30 days (eVisa).
Nationals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka visiting for business purposes at the recommendation of overseas offices of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council are eligible for an eVisa.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checkedWith conditions · 30 days (eVisa) eVisa for group tourists travelling with travel agencies designated by the Tourism Administration (high-end group tourist project); stay: 30 days (eVisa).
group tourists from India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam visiting with travel agencies designated by the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, are eligible for an eVisa.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checked
The TAC is only for short visits such as tourism or business; it cannot be extended and does not allow work.
The TAC is strictly for short-term visits to Taiwan (e.g., tourism or business). Holders cannot apply for an extension of stay and are absolutely unable to get work permit in Taiwan.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · checkedTo qualify for a TAC you need a passport valid at least six months from arrival, an onward or return ticket, no past blue-collar work in Taiwan, and either a valid (or expired less than 10 years ago) visa or resident card of Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, an EU or Schengen country, the UK or the US, or a Taiwan visa or resident card from the past 10 years.
The applicant’s passport must have a remaining validity of at least six months starting from the date of arrival in Taiwan. The applicant must possess an onward/return air or ferry ticket. The applicant has never been employed as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan. ... 1.The applicant possesses at least one of the following documents issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, any of EU and Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, or the United States: 。Valid resident or permanent resident card 。Valid entry visa (may be electronic visa) 。Resident card or visa that has expired less than 10 years before the date of arrival in Taiwan ... 2. The applicant possesses an entry visa or resident card issued by the ROC at any point in the past 10 years and has no record of immigration irregularities or law violations in Taiwan.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · checked
Taiwan visa types for Indians
An approved TAC is valid for 90 days with multiple entries, each stay up to 14 days from the day after arrival, and no more than six TAC entries per calendar year.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · checkedIndian group tourists travelling with designated agencies, and business visitors recommended by an overseas office of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, can get a single-entry eVisa valid three months for a stay of up to 30 days that cannot be extended.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checked
How to apply from India
Eligible Indian nationals apply for the TAC themselves online on the official government website; agencies charging high fees or promising guaranteed entry or jobs are scams.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · checkedIn New Delhi, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center at 34 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, takes consular submissions Monday to Friday 09:00-11:00 and hands them back 15:30-16:30.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · checked
How to apply from the UAE
Indian citizens who live in the UAE:
In the UAE, the Commercial Office of Taipei in Dubai, Taiwan's de facto consulate general, handles consular services including visa applications, Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00.
Commercial Office of Taipei, Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · checked
Fee
The Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) for eligible Indians is completely free of charge.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · checkedA Taiwan visitor visa costs NT$1,600 (US$50) single-entry or NT$3,200 (US$100) multiple-entry for non-US passports, paid abroad in the local currency set by the mission.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Taiwan.
If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Taiwan visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa before they travel. The exception: online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) from the NIA for holders of a valid (or expired less than 10 years) visa or residence permit of the US, Canada, UK, an EU/Schengen country, Australia, New Zealand, Japan or Korea (Vietnam: not Japan/Korea), or a Taiwan visa or residence certificate from the past 10 years; stay: 14 days; certificate valid 90 days, multiple entries, max 6 entries a year.
How much does a Taiwan visa cost in India?
The Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) for eligible Indians is completely free of charge. A Taiwan visitor visa costs NT$1,600 (US$50) single-entry or NT$3,200 (US$100) multiple-entry for non-US passports, paid abroad in the local currency set by the mission.
Can I get a Taiwan visa in 7 days?
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on an Indian 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 and visa types
- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan): entry rule
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)): fees, how to apply and entry conditions
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)): entry conditions, visa types and documents
- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan): fees
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)): how to apply
- Commercial Office of Taipei, Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)): applying from the UAE