China passport → Taiwan
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Visa required in advance
Chinese passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa30 days- ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Chinese passport holders
JapaneVisa
MongoliaeVisa
South KoreaeVisa
Hong KongVisa required7 days
MacaoVisa required7 days
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Chinese passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Taiwan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Chinese citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The China passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data. Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.