Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
A short-term visa issued to foreign nationals wishing to visit Taiwan for less than 180 days. Covers a wide range of purposes including tourism, family visits, business, study, medical treatment, and more.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$50 – $100
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Tourist, traveller, backpacker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Friend, acquaintance, social visitor
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Language learner, student
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50
Eligible individuals
Family, family member, wife, husband, spouse, minor, relative, parents, siblings
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Patient, medical visitor, caregiver
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Business traveller, entrepreneur, sales representative, executive
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Foreign worker, employee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
2 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50
Eligible individuals
Performer, musician, actor, dancer, artist
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Trainee, professional, employee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Delegate, speaker, exhibitor, attendee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Student, intern, trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50
Eligible individuals
Exchange student
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50
Eligible individuals
Job seeker, graduate, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, NGO worker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Japanese retiree aged 55 or above
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Missionary, clergy, religious worker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Eligible individuals
Religious student, theological student
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 14 days to 3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
$50 – $100
Last updated 2026-04-27
Travel purpose:
Work
, tourism
, study
, business
, other
, medical reasons