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Taiwan Visa for US, UK, Canadian and Australian Citizens: 90 Days Visa-Free (2026)
Do you need a visa for Taiwan? US, UK, Canadian and Australian passport holders get 90 days visa-free. Passport rules, the arrival card, and how UK and Canadian visitors extend.
Quick Overview: Do you need a visa for Taiwan? US, UK, Canadian and Australian passport holders get 90 days visa-free. Passport rules, the arrival card, and how UK and Canadian visitors extend.
If you hold a US, British, Canadian or Australian passport, you don’t need a visa to visit Taiwan for up to 90 days. You show your passport at immigration, and you fill in an online arrival card before you fly. That covers a normal holiday of a week, two weeks or longer.
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Passport validity | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 90 days | Longer than your intended stay | Not allowed, except for serious illness or force majeure |
| United Kingdom | 90 days | At least 6 months | One extension of 90 days, up to 180 days in total |
| Canada | 90 days | At least 6 months | One extension of 90 days, up to 180 days in total |
| Australia | 90 days | At least 6 months | Not allowed, except for serious illness or force majeure |
The days count from the day after you arrive, and you have to leave by the end of the last day. These rules come from Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, which updated its list on 17 July 2026.
US citizens
Americans get 90 days with no visa. The Bureau of Consular Affairs has a special rule for US passports: they only need to be valid for longer than the days you plan to stay, rather than the six months most other nationalities need. If your passport is close to expiry, check the dates against your trip before you book. If you have a US emergency passport, it’s also accepted.
UK citizens
British visitors get 90 days. Two details trip people up. First, the passport has to show “British Citizen” in the nationality field, and passports with another nationality type aren’t covered by this rule. Second, the UK government says your passport must have at least six months left on it after the day you arrive.
The good news is the extension. Once you’re in Taiwan, UK and Canadian nationals can apply for a further 90 days, for a maximum of 180. The UK government’s advice says anyone planning more than 180 days needs a visa before arriving.
Canadian citizens
Canadians get the same 90 days and the same option to extend by 90 more days, up to 180 days in total. Passport validity is six months.
Australian citizens
Australians get 90 days, with a six-month passport validity requirement. The Bureau of Consular Affairs says you can’t extend or switch to another type of visa after a visa-free entry, apart from serious illness or a natural disaster that stops you leaving on time. If you want more than 90 days, apply for the right visa before you travel.
The arrival card
Everyone fills in Taiwan’s online arrival card, the TWAC, before landing. The Bureau of Consular Affairs says to complete it within seven days before you arrive, while the UK government says within three days. Do it in the last three days, and you satisfy both. The official site is twac.immigration.gov.tw. Use only that address and stay away from look-alike sites that charge for the same form. Exemptions apply to people who hold a resident visa or a Taiwanese resident card.
Emergency and temporary passports
If your passport is an emergency or temporary one, other than a US one, the visa-free rule doesn’t apply and you need a visa or have to apply on arrival. If that’s you, check with the nearest Taiwanese representative office before you book flights.
Combining Taiwan with other countries
If Taiwan is one stop on a bigger route, our China 240-hour transit guide covers the mainland side. For the island itself, see our Taiwan itinerary for 7, 10 and 14 days.
Planning with Absolute Asia Tours
We handle hotels, trains, guides and drivers on private trips, so the only paperwork left for you is the passport and the arrival card. See our Taiwan tour packages or send us your dates.
Sources (read in Chinese): Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, visa-exempt countries list, issued and updated 17 July 2026; UK government, Foreign Travel Advice for Taiwan, entry requirements. Rules change, so check the Bureau’s list before you fly. Last checked 9 November 2026.
Taiwan visa: FAQ
Do Americans need a visa for Taiwan?
No. US citizens can stay up to 90 days without a visa. A US passport needs to be valid for longer than the days you plan to stay.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
No, for up to 90 days. The passport needs at least six months of validity, and you can extend once by 90 days for a maximum of 180 days.
Do Canadians and Australians need a visa for Taiwan?
No, both get 90 days visa-free. Canadians can extend to 180 days in total. Australians can’t extend, apart from serious illness or force majeure.
When do I fill in the Taiwan arrival card?
Before you land. Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs says within seven days before arrival and the UK government says within three days, so submitting it in the last three days is safe.
Can I extend a visa-free stay in Taiwan?
Only UK and Canadian citizens, by 90 days. For other nationalities, extensions are refused except for serious illness or force majeure.
Australian citizens Australians get 90 days, with a six-month passport validity requirement.
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