Vietnam passport → Taiwan

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)30 days

Vietnamese passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Taiwan for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

Apply on the official site: boca.gov.tw

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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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

VietnameTA30 days
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 Vietnamese passport holders

MongoliaVisa-free30 days
Hong KongeVisa
ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
MacaoVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required

Common questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Vietnamese passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Taiwan for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Taiwan?

Up to 30 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Vietnamese citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Vietnamese citizens visit without a visa?

53 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vietnam passport ranks #73 of 93 (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.