Taiwan passport → China
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for China?
Visa-free entry
Taiwanese passport holders can visit China without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- TaiwanVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Taiwanese passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free30 days
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free
South KoreaeTA90 days
MongoliaeVisa
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for China?
Taiwanese passport holders can visit China without a visa.
How long can Taiwanese citizens stay in China?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Taiwanese citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Taiwanese citizens visit without a visa?
109 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Taiwan passport ranks #41 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.