Do Indian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

How to get permission to enter

1. Choose the correct visa category for your purpose (tourist, business, student, work, transit).
2. Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or official visa application centre.
3. Prepare the supporting documents in the checklist below.
4. Attend your appointment for biometrics (fingerprints and photo) if required.
5. Allow processing time — often 2–8 weeks, longer in peak season.

Easier routes with a visa or residence permit you already hold

Indian citizens who hold one of these documents may enter Taiwan without applying for a regular visa.

• Online travel authorisation · 14 days per visit (90-day certificate)

  With a valid Schengen, Cypriot, Irish, US, Canadian, UK, Australian, New Zealand, Japanese, South Korean visa or a Schengen, Cypriot, Irish, US, Canadian, UK, Australian, New Zealand, Japanese, South Korean residence permit.

  • Visa can be valid or expired within the last 10 years (work permits not accepted)
  • You must never have worked in Taiwan as a migrant worker
  • Apply online for a Travel Authorization Certificate and show a return ticket

  Visa policy of Taiwan (summary of official rules) ↗

Researched 25 Oct 2026 from official government pages and published visa-policy summaries. These rules change often — confirm with the official source before you travel.

• •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
• •Return or onward flight booking
• •Accommodation booking or host address
• •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
• •Travel insurance covering medical costs
• •Completed visa application form
• •Passport photos meeting the destination’s size rules
• •Bank statements for the last 3–6 months
• •Employment letter, business registration or proof of studies
• •Travel itinerary
• •Visa fee payment receipt
• •Copies of previous visas (if any)

Taiwan missions in India

No Taiwan embassy is listed in India. Applications may go through a neighbouring country’s embassy or an online portal — see the official sources.

Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.