Myanmar passport → Taiwan
Do Burmese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Burmese passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: boca.gov.tw
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (14 days).
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Burmese passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eVisa instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
- Australia visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- New Zealand visa or PR
- South Korea visa or PR
Can apply online for an R.O.C (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate eligibility criteria: The applicant possesses at least one of the following documents issued by the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, any of EU and Schengen…
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Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- MyanmarVisa required
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 Burmese passport holders
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
Hong KongeVisa
MongoliaeVisa- ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Burmese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Burmese passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Burmese citizens stay in Taiwan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Burmese citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Taiwan easier for Burmese citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Burmese citizens get e-visa. Can apply online for an R.O.C (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate eligibility criteria: The applicant possesses at least one of the following documents issued by the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, any of EU and Schengen…
How many countries can Burmese citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Myanmar passport ranks #82 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.