Note: The information here is provided for your convenience. Though we have tried our best to maintain its accuracy, the information cannot be authoritative. You should therefore also consult your travel agent to obtain the most recent and authoritative regulations regarding visa issues.

In general, foreigners intending to participate in an international conference held in Taiwan should apply for visas at an ROC Embassy, Consulate, or Mission with the invitation letter issued by the sponsoring organizations. Depending on your nationality, different rules apply:

  1. Nationals from countries eligible for visa-exempt program, which allows visitors to stay up 14 days without visa may choose to enter Taiwan under that program.

    Visa-Exempt Program

    Countries eligible for Visa-exempt entry:

    Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands , New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. and U.S.A.

    Requirements:

    1. a passport valid for at least six months (unless otherwise stipulated by treaty or agreement)

    2. a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure.

    3. no criminal record .

    Duration of stay:

    30 days , The 30 days' duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival and is not extendable.

    Ports of entry:

    C.K.S. International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport, Keelung Harbor, Hualien Harbor, Taichung Harbor, Kaohsiung Harbor,Taitung Airport and Taichung Airport..

  2. Nationals from countries eligible for landing visas, which allows visitors to stay up to 30 days in Taiwan can enter the country in that way.
    Landing Visas

    Countries eligible for Landing Visas:

    1. Nationals of Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland

    2. Holders of USA passport with validity less than six months

    Requirements:

    1. a passport valid for at least six months.

    2. a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure.

    3. fill out an application form with two photos.

    4. visa fee of NT$ 1,200 (citizens of countries with reciprocal agreements shall be issued visas gratis) plus a handling fee of NT$ 800; For U.S. citizens: see remarks 2.

    5. no criminal record.

    Duration of stay:

    30 days which starts from the next day of arrival and is not extendable .

    Ports of entry:

    C.K.S. International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport.

    Method of Lodgement:

    1. Passengers entering the Republic of China through the C.K.S. International Airport may apply for a landing visa at the Visa Office of Consular Affairs Bureau at the C.K.S. International Airport.

    2. Passengers who enter the Republic of China through the Kaohsiung International Airport shall apply for a "temporary entry permit" at the Kaohsiung Aviation Police Station for temporary permits. These passengers must change the permit to a visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or its Kaohsiung Office within three days, or will be subjected to administrative penalty for overstaying.

    Remarks:

    Holders of USA passport with validity less than six months

    1. Passengers shall apply for a visa at ROC Overseas Missions and be charged a special handling fee of equal amount US$100 ¡] NT$3,600 ¡^ .

    2. Passengers who apply for visas upon arrival at the ports of entry in the ROC shall be charged a special handling fee of equal amount US$100 ¡] NT$3,600 ¡^ plus an additional fee of US$24 ¡] NT$800 ¡^ .A single entry visa of which duration of stay is no more than 30 days may be granted.

  3. For Mainland China participant, the related rules can be found here.
  4. More detail information can be found in the web site of BOCA .