Visa Exempt Entry ('Visa Free')

Foreigners may land in Taiwan without a visa but receive a stamp in their passport on arrival for a maximum stay of 2 weeks (with no extensions permitted.)

Eligible countries for application:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, the Netherlands (Holland), Portugal, Spain, Singapore, Sweden, U.K., U.S.A. and Switzerland.

Requirements:

1. A passport valid for at least six months. (Unless otherwise stipulated by treaties or agreements)
2. A confirmed return air (steamer) ticket or an air (steamer) ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed air (steamer) seat reservation for departure.
3. No criminal record verified by the airport or seaport police (rarely verified/enforced, but still part of legal regulations).

Duration of stay:

14 days (no extension is permitted)

Disembarkation ports:

C.K.S. International Airport (Taipei airport located in Taoyuan County), Kaohsiung International Airport, Keelung Harbor, Hualien Harbor, Taichung Harbor and Kaohsiung Harbor.