US passport · Taiwan
Do US citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
In brief
No. US passport holders can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Taiwan visa-free stay for US citizens: up to 90 days. Official rule. Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China, checked .
Taiwan visa fee for US citizens: none for visa-free entry.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 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 |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 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 | Complete the online immigration arrival card on the National Immigration Agency's website within 7 days before you arrive.1 |
Do US citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) lists the US among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 90 days.
“Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days:”
Conditions and exceptions
The 90 days are counted from the day after arrival and cannot be extended (only British and Canadian visitors may extend).
The duration of stay starts from the day after arrival and is not extendable. ... 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 · checkedYou 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.
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 for up to 90 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 US citizens now?
Yes: visa-free for up to 90 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 US 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 for up to 90 days. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.