Is Your Country Eligible for Taiwan's Visa Exempt Program?

Taiwan is best known for its night markets, the Jiufen Old Street, and its lantern festival, which many travelers are hoping to experience for themselves. However, as is usually the case with traveling to a foreign land, this can be easier said than done, especially when the visa is part of the mix.

Taiwan does have visa exemptions, but there are different rules for different countries. To avoid any confusion and mistakes, it is best to know first if your country is part of the visa exemption program before procedding with any plans.

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Countries Eligible for the Visa Exemption Program (Duration of Stay for Up to 90 Days)

The following countries are eligible for Taiwan's visa exemption, and its citizens can stay for up to 90 days:

Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Eswatini
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Republic of Korea
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Marshall Island
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
North Macedonia (effective until March 31, 2025)
Norway
Palau
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vatican City State

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Other Visa Exemptions

The following countries, on the other hand, are eligible for visa exemption. However, their citizens can only stay for up to 30 days:

Belize
Malaysia
Nauru
St. Kitts and Nevis,
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Singapore

Nationals of Nicaragua and Honduras are also eligible for visa exemption with a duration of stay for up to 90 days, except for those who holding diplomatic passports or official/service passports. This also applies to the nationals of the Dominican Republic, but the duration of stay is only for up to 30 days.

Those from Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines, except those with diplomatic and officia/service passports, are eligible for visa exemption. However, they can only stay in Taiwan for up to 14 days. This exemption is valid only until July 31, 2024.