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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit Taiwan?

Q: How long can I stay in Taiwan on the eVisa?

The eVisa allows a maximum stay of 30 days per entry, and the stay cannot be extended.

Q: How much does the Taiwan eVisa cost?

The standard government fee is NT$1,600, plus a NT$46 online card-processing surcharge, paid by credit card during the application.

Q: How long does eVisa approval take?

Approval usually takes about 3–5 working days. Apply well before your departure date to allow for processing.

Q: Is the eVisa single or multiple entry?

It is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days from issue. You must enter Taiwan within that validity window.

Q: Do I need a Taiwan Arrival Card too?

Yes. In addition to the eVisa, all travelers should complete the free online Taiwan Arrival Card before arrival.

UAE ordinary passport holders need a Taiwan eVisa for tourism — there is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option. Apply online before you fly. A United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder cannot enter Taiwan visa-free or get a visa on arrival. The UAE is on Taiwan's official list of nationalities eligible for the eVisa, so the correct route for a short tourist visit is to apply for a single-entry eVisa through the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) portal before departure. The eVisa is valid for 90 days (3 months) from issue, allows a single entry, and permits a maximum stay of 30 days, which cannot be extended. The government fee is NT$1,600 (plus a small online card-processing surcharge), and approval typically takes about 3–5 working days. Travelers should also complete the free online Taiwan Arrival Card before arrival. Sources verified against the official Taiwan BOCA website on 2026-05-30.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

eVisa (single entry, online)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry (non-extendable)

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

NT$1,600 (approx. AED 185 / USD 50) + NT$46 online processing

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3–5 working days

standard track

Validity

90 days (3 months) from date of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eVisa eligibility

Verify on the BOCA eVisa eligibility page that UAE ordinary passport holders qualify. UAE is listed without an asterisk, so you apply directly (no travel-agency requirement).

· Official BOCA list

/02

Prepare documents

Have a passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay, a recent digital passport-style photo, travel itinerary/return ticket, and accommodation details ready.

· Digital scans· JPEG photo

/03

Complete the online eVisa form

Go to the BOCA eVisa portal (visawebapp.boca.gov.tw), fill in personal and travel details, and upload your photo and passport bio page.

· visawebapp.boca.gov.tw

/04

Pay the fee online

Pay NT$1,600 plus the NT$46 card-processing surcharge by credit card. Some nationalities are exempt, but UAE applicants pay the standard fee.

· Credit card

/05

Receive and print the eVisa

Approval typically arrives by email in about 3–5 working days. Download and print the eVisa authorization to carry with you.

· Email approval· Print copy

/06

Complete the Taiwan Arrival Card and travel

Fill the free online Taiwan Arrival Card before arrival, then enter Taiwan within the 90-day validity window with your printed eVisa.

· Online Arrival Card· Free

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

required

At least one blank passport page

required

Recent digital passport photo (JPEG)

required

Approved eVisa (printed copy)

required

Confirmed return/onward flight ticket

required

Proof of accommodation in Taiwan

recommended

Credit card for online fee payment

required

Taiwan Arrival Card completed online

required

Proof of sufficient funds

recommended

Travel/medical insurance

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa government feeNT$1,600Single-entry standard fee for UAE applicants

Online card processing surchargeNT$46Charged on credit card payment via portal

Taiwan Arrival CardNT$0Free mandatory online entry declaration

Total estimateNT$1,646 — NT$1,646incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

About 3–5 working days

Online application through the BOCA eVisa portal; approval emailed after document review.

Visa via TECO Dubai (paper)

Roughly 5–10 working days

Apply in person/by mail at the Taipei representative office if the eVisa is unavailable or for longer/multiple-entry needs.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure trips to Taipei, Taichung, and other cities are the most common reason UAE travelers apply for the eVisa.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Seeing family or friends residing in Taiwan during a short stay.

Medium

/03

Business meetings and conferences

Attending short business meetings, trade events, or conferences within the 30-day limit.

Medium

/04

Transit and stopover tourism

Stopping in Taiwan en route to another destination and exploring during the layover.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

United Arab Emirates to Taiwan route verified

Confirmed via Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs that UAE ordinary passport holders are eVisa-eligible (single entry, 90-day validity, 30-day max stay, NT$1,600 fee). No visa-free or visa-on-arrival option applies.

/09 — The questions