Taiwan grants visa-exempt entry of up to 90 days to nationals of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and most EU/EEA states. Travellers from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and several other countries can enter visa-free for 30 days under the visa-waiver programme, or apply online for a free Travel Authorization Certificate if they already hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, Schengen, Australia or New Zealand. All other nationalities need a visitor visa from a Taiwan representative office (USD 50 single entry, USD 100 multiple entry). Passports must be valid for at least six months with a confirmed onward ticket and proof of accommodation; apply four to six weeks before travel during the September peak season.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Passport must be valid for at least six months with a confirmed onward or return ticket and proof of accommodation; no application is required before departure. Free online certificate valid for multiple entries during its validity; print the approval and carry the underlying visa or residence permit.
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