Taiwan Visa-exempt entry: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Q: Do Singapore citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 30 days.

Q: Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Taiwan?

Yes — Indians need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Q: Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 30 days.

Q: Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 14 days.

Q: Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Q: How much does a Taiwan visa cost?

The official government fee for the Group Tourist e-Visa (India & ASEAN) is USD 31 (single entry) / USD 62 (multiple entry) via BOCA eVisa portal. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Q: How long does a Taiwan visa take to process?

Visitor Visa / eVisa: Usually instant to a few minutes. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Q: What documents are required for a Taiwan visa?

Typically: Passport valid at least 6 months; Evidence of the qualifying visa/residence/PR from an eligible country; Onward/return ticket. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Q: Do Singapore passport holders need a visa for Taiwan?

No. Singaporeans enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days; just complete the online Taiwan Arrival Card.

Q: How much does the Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate cost?

It is free and applied for online; you print the certificate to present on arrival.

e-Visa

Taiwan

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · Group Tourist e-Visa: USD 31

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Taiwan Visa-exempt entry at a glance

Government visa fee: Free
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Singapore passport holders for tourism/business/visiting
Arrival card: Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) — mandatory & free, within 7 days before arrival — twac.immigration.gov.tw

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Taiwan?

Travellers from 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Israel etc. 30 days: Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, India* (extended scheme), Russia. Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar & India: free Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) if holding a valid/expired-<10-yrs visa or residence of US/Canada/UK/Japan/Australia/NZ/Korea/Schengen — 14 days. can generally enter Taiwan without a visa. Singapore passport holders for tourism/business/visiting

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Israel etc. 30 days: Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, India* (extended scheme), Russia. Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar & India: free Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) if holding a valid/expired-<10-yrs visa or residence of US/Canada/UK/Japan/Australia/NZ/Korea/Schengen — 14 days. do not require a visa for Taiwan for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (BOCA (Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA Taiwan)) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Taiwan visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — Singapore passport holders enter Taiwan VISA-FREE for up to 30 days. India has no automatic visa exemption, but Indian nationals holding a valid/recently expired visa or residence in the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Korea, Australia, NZ or Schengen can get a FREE online Travel Authorization Certificate. Otherwise Indians need a visitor visa; group tours can get a 30-day e-visa via a travel agency.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Visa-exempt entry

Official fee: Free

Validity: Per entry
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: On arrival
Time to approval: On arrival
Processing time: On arrival
Where to apply: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders for tourism/business/visiting

Visa-free: 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Israel etc. 30 days: Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, India* (extended scheme), Russia. Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar & India: free Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) if holding a valid/expired-<10-yrs visa or residence of US/Canada/UK/Japan/Australia/NZ/Korea/Schengen — 14 days.

Required documents

Singapore passport valid for the stay
Onward/return ticket
Proof of accommodation/funds may be checked

Arrival card: Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) — mandatory & free, within 7 days before arrival — twac.immigration.gov.tw

Extra charges: None; online Arrival Card required

Beware fake TWAC sites; the official one is free.

Source: BOCA (Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA Taiwan) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visitor Visa / eVisa

Official fee: Free

Validity: 90 days from approval, multiple entries (max 6 entries per calendar year)
Max stay: 14 days
Time to verify: Immediate/online
Time to approval: Usually instant to a few minutes
Processing time: Usually instant to a few minutes
Where to apply: https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/nia_southeast

Who needs it: Indian (and select ASEAN) nationals who hold a valid or within-10-years-expired visa/residence/PR from the US, Canada, UK, Japan, Korea, Australia, NZ or a Schengen country, and have never done blue-collar labour in Taiwan

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Evidence of the qualifying visa/residence/PR from an eligible country
Onward/return ticket

Arrival card: TWAC mandatory

Extra charges: None

Mainland Chinese use a separate Exit & Entry Permit system.

Source: BOCA Taiwan · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Group Tourist e-Visa (India & ASEAN)

Official fee: USD 31 (single entry) / USD 62 (multiple entry) via BOCA eVisa portal

Validity: Single entry, 30-day e-visa
Max stay: 30 days
Time to approval: After review of the group application
Processing time: After review of the group application
Where to apply: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb/

Who needs it: Indian and eligible ASEAN nationals travelling in tour groups organised by an approved travel agency

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Group tour arrangement via approved travel agency
Photo and application data

Extra charges: Agency handling fees

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visitor Visa (sticker) - Indian nationals

Validity: As issued
Max stay: 90 days
Where to apply: https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html

Who needs it: Indian nationals not eligible for the online Travel Authorization Certificate

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Application form
Photo
Flight/hotel bookings
Proof of funds
Supporting documents

Extra charges: Service fees where applicable

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Singapore passport holders for tourism/business/visiting

Taiwan visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	e-Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	e-Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

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