Valid U.S. passport holders do not require a visa to enter Taiwan for up to 30 days if their passport is valid for six months from their date of entry and they have a ticket showing their departure date. However, if a passport expires before six months time, they will be required to apply for a landing visa which is also valid for up to 30 days. This is a fee-based visa. Payment is required in New Taiwan dollars, or NT. Neither of these visas are eligible for an extension.
U.S. passport holders may be eligible to stay in Taiwan for up to six months if they are traveling for such purposes as tourism, visiting relatives, international conferences attendance, short-term study, business, short-term employment or short-term missionary work. Apply for a Visitor Visa to stay 60 or 90 days. Again, the passport must be valid for six months from date of entry and outbound ticket purchased. Complete an application form, submit two photos, plus documents indicating the purpose of visit and other relevant documents. This is a fee-based visa which may be renewable for a maximum of 90 or 120 day extensions.
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Republic of China (Taiwan)
3~5 Fl., 2-2 Chi-Nan Rd., Sec. 1
Taipei, Taiwan
886 2- 23432888
boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1422&ctNode=534&mp=2
Six weeks before the trip, check to see if your immunizations are current or if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted any special travel notices for Taiwan. Taiwan does not require special immunizations with the exception of Japanese encephalitis which is recommended if you will be staying for an extended time on a farm. You should carry your yellow International Certificate of Vaccination by the World Health Organization with your passport.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
cdc.gov/travel/destinations/taiwan.aspx
Flight attendants distribute landing cards which each traveler completes prior to leaving the plane. The cards give the immigration authorities information for determining eligibility for landing which includes traveler's full name as listed on passport, home address, nationality, passport number, address while in Taiwan, length of stay, arriving airline name and flight number. Present this card and passport to the immigration official.
Consider registering your trip with the U.S. Department of State's free travel registration service. The American Institute in Taiwan will receive your travel information. If you lose your passport, become critically ill, the AIT can assist you in getting the assistance or information you need. If there is a natural disaster, terrorism or civil unrest, AIT can find and assist you. This is a voluntary service for citizens traveling internationally.
U.S. Department of State
travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/
