Visa Information

Visa-Exempt Entry


Nationals with a passport from the following countries are eligible to enter Taiwan without a visa:

Visa-exempt for 90 days:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Island, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Vatican City State.

Visa-exempt for 30 days:
Belize, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Singapore.

Visa-exempt for 14 days:
Thailand, Brunei, and Philippines

Visa for Studying Chinese



To apply for a study visa in Taiwan, the following documents are required.

Required Documents with original and photocopy

1. Admission Letter from Taiwan Chinese Academy
2. Passport that is valid for at least 6 months
3. Financial Statement with at least US$5,000 or TWD$150,000
4. Study Plan written in English, describing your motive and plan for studying Chinese
5. Two Passport-size Photos in color within white background

The visa for studying Chinese is only available to students who enroll in our 3 Month Intensive Program or 3 Month Private Course Program.

Visit the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs for the most up to date information: www.boca.gov.tw