South Africa passport → Taiwan

Do South African citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Visa required in advance

South African 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.

Apply on the official site: boca.gov.tw

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.

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Taiwan at a glance

Capital: Taipei
Currency: New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Languages: Chinese
Calling code: +886
Region: Eastern Asia

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Taiwan for other passports

South AfricaVisa 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 South African passport holders

Hong KongVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa-free30 days
South KoreaeTA30 days
JapaneVisa
MongoliaeVisa
ChinaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

South African 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 South African citizens stay in Taiwan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (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.