Visa policy of the Republic of China
The visa policy of the Republic of China is complicated as a result of the political status of Taiwan. As one of the most politically isolated countries in the world, Taiwan has encountered difficulties in signing 'bilateral agreements' with other nations in regards to visa exemption. Presently, the Republic of China grants visa-free travel to 42 countries.
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[edit] Visa exemption
Citizens of following countries do not require a visa to visit Taiwan for less than 90 days (which starts from the next day of arrival, extension not possible).[1]
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* excepts passport issued in Macau in or before 1999.
** for the principle of reciprocity, the citizen of United Kingdom and Canada may apply to extend the stay from 90 days to 180 days.[2]
Citizens of following countries do not require a visa to visit Taiwan for less than 30 days.
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* for passports with validity less than 6 months, a Visa on Arrival is applicable by paying TWD 5140.[3]
Citizens of following countries do not require a visa to visit Taiwan for less than 30 days if holding valid visas from (or permanent residency status in) the USA, Canada, Japan, UK, Schengen Convention countries, Australia or New Zealand. However, an On-line registration is required prior entry.[1]
[edit] Passport holders of Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR
- Permanent residents of
Hong Kong and 
Macau (with PRC nationality) can obtain a preapproved Entry Permit of HK and Macau Residents to the Taiwan Area or apply for an Entry Permit on arrival for visiting Taiwan for less than 30 days. If the visitor is not born in Hong Kong or Macau, he must have a record of a previously having visited Taiwan for an Entry Permit on arrival. This permit can be applied by using a HKSAR passport, MSAR passport, British National (Overseas) passport or Portuguese passport issued in Macau before 1999. British citizens can use the full visa-free visit program to enter Taiwan. - Only full British citizens can enter Taiwan without a visa and BN(O) passport holders (who also hold PRC nationality) can enter Taiwan using Entry Permit of HK and Macau Residents to the Taiwan Area. A visa is required for all other British passport holders.
[edit] Sources
- Bureau of Consular Affairs
- IATA visa information provided by Northwest Airlines
- NYC TECO Office
- National Immigration Agency Website
[edit] See also
- Republic of China passport
- Entry Permit of HK and Macau Residents to the Taiwan Area
- Foreign relations of the Republic of China
- Standardization Administration of China
- Visa requirements for Republic of China citizens
- Visa policy of the People's Republic of China
- UK-based visa handling service
[edit] References
- ^ a b Visa-Exemp Entry Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China.
- ^ Notice for British Passport Holders Who Entered Taiwan Visa-Free and Are Applying for an Extension of Stay Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China.
- ^ Landing visas Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China.
