United States passport → Taiwan
Do American citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Visa-free entry90 days
American passport holders can visit Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Official entry rules: boca.gov.tw
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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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 American passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free30 days
MongoliaVisa-free90 days
South KoreaVisa-free90 days- ChinaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
American passport holders can visit Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can American citizens stay in Taiwan?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 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.