Taiwan Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens (2026)

Do Americans need a visa for Taiwan?

No. Taiwan grants U.S. passport holders 90-day visa-free entry for tourism, business visits, and family visits. No eVisa, no ETA, no fee. It's one of the simplest entries in Asia.

The Taiwan online arrival card

Complete the free arrival card (oarcard.nia.gov.tw) within 3 days before arrival — it replaces the old paper form. It takes 5 minutes: flight info, accommodation address, passport data. Failing to do it just means filling it out at the airport instead.

Entry checklist

• Passport valid for the duration of stay — 6 months recommended (airlines may enforce; see 6-month rule)
• Confirmed onward or return ticket — this IS checked
• Accommodation address for the arrival card
• 90-day stay limit per entry

Extending a Taiwan stay

Visa-free stays can be extended once, for another 90 days, at a National Immigration Agency service center before day 90 — bring your passport, proof of funds, and a reason. For work or long stays, apply for a visitor or resident visa through TECRO (Taiwan's de facto embassy) in the U.S.

Combining Taiwan with other Asia trips

Taiwan is visa-free for 90 days, South Korea for 90, Japan for 90 — Americans can spend months in East Asia without a single visa. Only mainland China requires a real visa among the region's major destinations.