British passport · Taiwan
Do British citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
In brief
No. British passport holders can visit Taiwan visa-free (90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days).
Taiwan visa-free stay for British citizens: 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 British citizens: none for visa-free entry.
Conditions: British citizens only.
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 daysBritish citizens only |
|---|---|
| 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 | Before each arrival, fill in the free online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) on the National Immigration Agency's website, within 7 days before you arrive (the arrival day included); each card is valid for one entry.3 |
Do British citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days. Conditions: British citizens only.
“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
British citizens can stay in Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days, counted from the day after arrival.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days: ... United Kingdom* ... The duration of stay starts from the day after arrival
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checkedYou can extend the visa-free stay once, by another 90 days, to 180 days in total counted from the day after arrival, free of charge: apply within the 30 days before your first 90 days end, at the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taipei or one of the Foreign Ministry's four regional offices (Central, Southwestern, Southern and Eastern Taiwan), and you receive a visitor visa.
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.) 3.1 Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... 3.2 Central Taiwan Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... 3.3 Southwestern Taiwan Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... 3.4 Southern Taiwan Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... 3.5 Eastern Taiwan Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... 4.1 Category of Visa: Visitor Visa 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 · checkedThe extension is only for stays without work or residence: it is not available if you plan to stay more than 6 months, it may be refused or shortened if you cannot cover your costs or have already spent more than 6 months in Taiwan in the past year, and you need an application form, two photos, a passport valid at least 3 months and a statement of purpose.
1. Relevant applicants: British & Canadian passport holders who enter Taiwan (ROC) for non-employment or non-residency purposes. ... 1.3 Those planning to stay in Taiwan (ROC) for more than 6 months. ... 2.1 A completed visa application form and two 2"x2" color passport photos with a white background taken within the last six months; 2.2 A British or Canadian passport valid for at least three months; 2.3 Extension purpose statement; ... 5.1 The applicant cannot cover his/her expenses for the duration of the stay. 5.2 The applicant’s purpose of stay remains unclear from an objective standpoint. For instance, in the past year, the applicant has already stayed in Taiwan (ROC) for more than 6 months.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China · checkedOnly passports showing British Citizen status qualify, and you need a confirmed return or onward ticket (with a visa for the next destination if one is required) and a confirmed seat on your departure flight.
Only the United Kingdom passport holders with British Citizen status are eligible for visa-exempt entry. 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
How to apply from the UK
To visit visa-free (90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days) there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
If you need a Taiwan visa, apply to the Taipei Representative Office in the UK at 46-48 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB (southern Britain, Guernsey, Jersey and Northern Ireland) or to its Edinburgh Office (Durham, Cumbria, Scotland and the Isle of Man); visits need an appointment.
Taipei Representative Office in the U.K. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)) · 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 British citizens now?
Yes: visa-free (90 days, extendable once, free of charge, to 180 days). Conditions: British citizens only. 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 British citizens?
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 British 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): entry conditions
- National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior, Republic of China (Taiwan): documents
- Taipei Representative Office in the U.K. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)): how to apply