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Indonesia to Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) visa requirements

Indonesian ordinary passport holders are not on Taiwan's ordinary visa-exempt list. If you meet Taiwan's TAC conditions, apply online for the free R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate: it is valid 90 days, allows multiple entries during that validity, and gives a 30-day stay counted from the day after arrival. Since 1 October 2025, travelers must also submit the free Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online before immigration clearance. If you do not qualify for TAC, apply for a visitor visa; eligible high-end group tourists using designated travel agencies may use Taiwan's eVisa channel. As of 2026-06-21, Indonesia is not listed on Taiwan's ordinary visa-exempt-entry page, so an Indonesian ordinary passport holder cannot simply arrive visa-free for tourism. Taiwan instead offers a conditional online route for citizens of Indonesia, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam: the free R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) through the National Immigration Agency. To use TAC, you need a regular passport valid at least six months from arrival, an onward or return air/boat ticket, no history of blue-collar employment in Taiwan, and either a qualifying visa/residence document from Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, a Schengen country, the UK or the US, a Taiwan visa/resident card issued in the past 10 years with no Taiwan immigration irregularities, or, for Indonesians specifically, a valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration. The TAC is valid for 90 days, allows multiple entries within those 90 days, and each stay is 30 days from the day after arrival. Since 1 October 2025, foreign travelers with a visitor visa or visa-exemption status must complete the free online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) before immigration clearance, normally within three days before arrival. Travelers who do not meet TAC conditions should apply for a visitor visa through the BOCA online form and the relevant ROC overseas mission; BOCA's standard visitor-visa fees are US$50 single-entry and US$100 multiple-entry for overseas applications. Separately, group tourists from Indonesia traveling with Tourism Administration-designated agencies are eligible for BOCA's eVisa channel under the high-end group tourist project.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21
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 2026-06-21
Visa type
Conditional online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC), visitor visa, or designated group-tour eVisa
Maximum stay
30 days per TAC entry; visitor visa stay is as granted within Taiwan's short-stay rules
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries during the TAC's 90-day validity; visitor visa/eVisa entries depend on the document issued
from issue date
Visa fee
Free for TAC and TWAC; visitor visa US$50 single / US$100 multiple overseas
consular fee only
Processing time
TAC online before travel; TWAC online before arrival; visitor visa/eVisa processing varies by route
standard track
Validity
TAC valid 90 days; eVisa valid 3 months; visitor visa validity is determined by BOCA/mission
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm there is no plain visa-free entry
Indonesia is absent from Taiwan's ordinary visa-exempt-entry list. Choose the route that fits your documents: TAC if eligible, visitor visa if not, or eVisa only for eligible designated group tours.
· No ordinary visa-free entry
/02
Check TAC eligibility
You need a regular Indonesian passport valid at least six months from arrival, an onward/return air or boat ticket, no past blue-collar employment in Taiwan, and a qualifying foreign visa/residence document, Taiwan visa/resident card issued in the past 10 years, or valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration.
· 6-month passport· Qualifying document
/03
Apply online for the TAC
Use the National Immigration Agency TAC portal before departure. Once approved, print the certificate and carry the qualifying visa/residence document; BOCA says entry can be denied if the required documents are not produced.
· niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw· Print certificate
/04
Complete the Taiwan Arrival Card
Submit the free TWAC online before immigration clearance, normally within three days before arrival. The system emails confirmation and retrieves the record when the officer scans your passport.
· TWAC· Free· Within 3 days
/05
If not TAC-eligible, use the visa route
Complete BOCA's general visa application and submit the required passport, photo, itinerary, purpose, funds or other requested documents to the relevant ROC overseas mission. Fees are normally US$50 single-entry or US$100 multiple-entry overseas.
· Visitor visa· US$50/100
/06
Enter Taiwan and observe the document limits
For TAC, stay up to 30 days per entry, counted from the day after arrival, and travel only while the 90-day TAC remains valid. For a visitor visa or eVisa, follow the stay, entry count, and purpose printed on the document.
· 30-day TAC stay· Follow visa conditions
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

14 items
Personalized checklist
Indonesia -> Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) · Conditional online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC), visitor visa, or designated group-tour eVisa
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RequiredRegular Indonesian passport valid at least 6 months from arrival
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredReturn or onward air/boat ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredNo past blue-collar employment in Taiwan
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required for TAC
RequiredQualifying foreign visa/residence, Taiwan visa/resident card, or valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required for TAC
RequiredPrinted approved R.O.C. Travel Authorization Certificate
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required for TAC
RequiredOriginal qualifying document used for TAC application
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required for TAC
RequiredTaiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) submitted online before immigration clearance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
ConditionalVisitor visa application, photo, itinerary, funds and mission-requested documents
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required if not TAC-eligible
RequiredDesignated travel-agency group-tour documents
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional for eVisa group route
RecommendedProof of accommodation / Taiwan contact details
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel insurance covering the stay
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Taiwan BOCA - Visa-Exempt Entry (Created 2026-05-04)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
R.O.C. Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC)FreeNo charge via the National Immigration Agency online portal
Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC)FreeMandatory online arrival-card submission before immigration clearance
Visitor visa - single entryUS$50Standard BOCA fee for overseas visitor-visa applications, unless a special/reciprocal rule applies
Visitor visa - multiple entryUS$100Standard BOCA fee for overseas visitor-visa applications, unless a special/reciprocal rule applies
Group-tour eVisaVariesPaid online by credit card through BOCA if using the designated group-tour eVisa route
Total estimateUSD 0USD 100+incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor visa through ROC overseas mission
Varies by mission and case
For travelers without TAC eligibility or those needing a different purpose/stay. BOCA/overseas missions may ask for interviews or supporting documents.
BOCA eVisa for designated high-end group tourists
Online before travel
Available to Indonesian group tourists traveling with Tourism Administration-designated travel agencies; eVisa validity is three months and maximum stay is 30 days.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Qualifying foreign visa or residence unlocks TAC
The main low-friction path is the free TAC for travelers with accepted US/Canada/Japan/Korea/Australia/New Zealand/Schengen/UK documents or qualifying Taiwan documents.
High
/02
No qualifying document means visitor visa
Indonesian travelers who do not meet TAC conditions should use the visitor-visa route rather than attempting to board as visa-free travelers.
High
/03
TAC stay is 30 days, not 14 days
BOCA's TAC page states a 30-day stay counted from the day after arrival and multiple entries during the 90-day validity.
Medium
/04
Missing TWAC blocks clearance
NIA says TWAC is mandatory before immigration clearance for foreign nationals entering with a visitor visa or under visa-exemption status.
Medium
/05
Blue-collar worker history or Taiwan immigration irregularities
These can disqualify the TAC route and push the traveler to a mission-reviewed visa application.
Low
/06
Work, study or residence purpose
TAC, visitor visa and tourist eVisa routes do not authorize employment or long-term residence; use the appropriate Taiwan visa/residence process.
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
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official Taiwan BOCA/NIA sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21 · major
Indonesia to Taiwan route rechecked against official sources
Added checked-date, refreshed official BOCA/NIA sources, corrected the TAC stay from 14 days to 30 days, changed the TAC entry wording to multiple entries within the 90-day validity, added mandatory TWAC guidance, and clarified visitor-visa/eVisa fallback routes.
2026-05-30
Indonesia to Taiwan route verified
Earlier review confirmed that Indonesia is not on Taiwan's ordinary visa-exempt list and that eligible travelers can use Taiwan's online Travel Authorization Certificate while others need a visitor visa.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Indonesian passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free?
Not under the ordinary visa-exempt list. Indonesia is not listed there. Eligible Indonesians may instead use Taiwan's conditional online Travel Authorization Certificate; otherwise apply for a visitor visa or use the designated group-tour eVisa route if applicable.
Who can get the free Travel Authorization Certificate?+
How long can I stay with the TAC?+
Do I need the Taiwan Arrival Card?+
What if I do not have a qualifying foreign visa or residence?+
Can Indonesian tourists use Taiwan eVisa?+
Can I work in Taiwan with TAC, visitor visa or tourist eVisa?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Indonesia passport

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