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Do Indonesia passport holders need a visa to visit Taiwan?

Indonesian ordinary passport holders need a visa or travel authorization for Taiwan — there is no plain visa-free entry. The easiest route for most is the free online R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC), available if you hold a valid (or expired within 10 years) visa/residence from the US, Canada, UK, EU/Schengen, Japan, Korea, Australia or New Zealand, or a Japan Visa Waiver Registration. If you do not qualify, apply for a visitor visa at TETO Jakarta. As of 2026-05-30, Indonesia is NOT on Taiwan's visa-exempt list, so an Indonesian ordinary passport holder cannot simply fly in for tourism. Taiwan offers a conditional online pathway: the R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC), issued for free by the National Immigration Agency. You qualify for the TAC if you hold (a) a valid Taiwan visa/resident certificate issued within the past 10 years, or (b) a valid or expired-within-10-years entry visa or resident certificate from the US, Canada, UK, an EU/Schengen country, Japan, Korea, Australia or New Zealand, or (c) a valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration. The TAC permits a 14-day stay (from the day after arrival), is valid 90 days, and allows up to six entries within one year. Travelers who do not meet any of these conditions must apply for a Visitor (tourist) visa at the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Jakarta: roughly USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multiple-entry, processed in about 5 working days, normally granting a 60-day stay. Passport must be valid 6 months, with onward/return ticket and proof of accommodation/funds. Group tourists traveling with Tourism-Administration-designated agencies may also use an eVisa channel.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Online Travel Authorization Certificate (conditional eVisa) or Visitor Visa
Maximum stay
14 days (TAC) / up to 60 days (visitor visa)
per entry
Entries
Multiple — up to 6 entries within 1 year (TAC)
from issue date
Visa fee
Free (TAC); approx. USD 50 single / USD 100 multiple (visitor visa)
consular fee only
Processing time
Instant–minutes online (TAC); approx. 5 working days (visitor visa)
standard track
Validity
90 days (TAC); typically 3–6 months (visitor visa)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you are not eligible for plain visa-free entry
Indonesia is not on Taiwan's visa-exempt list. Decide your pathway: free TAC if you hold a qualifying foreign visa/residence, otherwise a visitor visa from TETO Jakarta.
· No visa-free entry
/02
Check TAC eligibility
You qualify for the Travel Authorization Certificate if you hold a valid (or expired within 10 years) entry visa or resident certificate from the US, Canada, UK, EU/Schengen, Japan, Korea, Australia or New Zealand, or a valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration, or a Taiwan visa/residence issued within 10 years.
· Key gateway requirement
/03
Apply online for the TAC
If eligible, complete the free online application on the National Immigration Agency portal, upload your passport and qualifying document, and receive the certificate to print.
· niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw· Free
/04
If not eligible, apply for a Visitor Visa at TETO Jakarta
Submit the General Visa Application form with passport, photo, return/onward ticket, itinerary and proof of funds to the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta.
· TETO Jakarta· ~5 working days
/05
Prepare supporting documents for travel
Carry a passport valid at least 6 months, proof of onward/return ticket, accommodation booking and sufficient funds. Tourism only — no work permitted.
· 6-month passport validity
/06
Enter Taiwan and observe your stay limit
Present your TAC printout or visa at the port of entry. Do not overstay: 14 days on the TAC, or the period stamped on a visitor visa.
· Don't overstay
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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Indonesian ordinary passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry
required
Qualifying foreign visa/residence (US/CA/UK/EU-Schengen/JP/KR/AU/NZ) or Japan Visa Waiver Registration — for free TAC
conditional
Completed online TAC application or visitor visa application form
required
Confirmed return or onward air/ferry ticket
required
Proof of accommodation in Taiwan (hotel booking)
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Recent passport-style color photo (for visitor visa)
conditional
Printed copy of the approved TAC or visa label
required
Travel itinerary / proof of tourism purpose
recommended
Never been a migrant worker in Taiwan / no immigration violations
required
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC)FreeNo charge via the National Immigration Agency online portal
Visitor Visa — single entry~USD 50Charged by TETO Jakarta for those not eligible for the TAC
Visitor Visa — multiple entry~USD 100Charged by TETO Jakarta; reciprocal fees may vary
Total estimate0USD 100incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor Visa at TETO Jakarta
~5 working days
For travelers who do not qualify for the TAC; submit application in person or via authorized channel.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Holding a US/EU/UK/Japan/Korea/Australia/NZ/Canada visa or residence
This is the main gateway that unlocks the free Travel Authorization Certificate for Indonesian travelers.
High
/02
No qualifying foreign visa/residence
Travelers without a qualifying document must apply for a paid visitor visa at TETO Jakarta instead of the TAC.
High
/03
Passport with under 6 months validity
Taiwan requires at least 6 months passport validity; insufficient validity blocks both the TAC and a visa.
Medium
/04
Intending to work or stay long-term
The TAC and visitor visa are for tourism/short visits only; working requires a separate work permit and visa.
Low
/05
Prior immigration violation or migrant-worker history in Taiwan
This disqualifies the TAC and can lead to visa refusal.
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
Indonesia to Taiwan route verified
Confirmed via TETO/ROC and Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs that Indonesia is not visa-exempt; eligible travelers use the free online Travel Authorization Certificate (14-day stay, 90-day validity, up to 6 entries), others apply for a visitor visa at TETO Jakarta (~USD 50/100, ~5 working days).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Indonesian passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free?
No. Indonesia is not on Taiwan's visa-exempt list. You need either a Travel Authorization Certificate or a visitor visa before travel.
How do I get the free Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC)?+
How long can I stay with the TAC?+
What if I don't have a qualifying foreign visa?+
What passport validity do I need?+
Can I work in Taiwan on the TAC or a visitor visa?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Indonesia passport

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