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Mexico to Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) visa requirements

Q: Are Mexican nationals eligible for the Taiwan eVisa?

Mexico is not on Taiwan's regular nationality list for eVisa eligibility. For ordinary tourism, apply for a visitor visa at a Taiwan representative office before travel.

Q: How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?

A single-entry visitor visa costs US$50; a multiple-entry visitor visa costs US$100 for applications made overseas.

Q: How long can I stay in Taiwan on a visitor visa?

BOCA lists visitor-visa stay options of 14, 30, 60, or 90 days. The exact duration is printed on your visa.

Q: Do I still need the Taiwan Arrival Card if I have a visa?

Yes. Foreign travelers entering with a visitor visa must complete the free Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online before immigration clearance.

Q: Where do Mexican citizens apply for the visa?

At the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Mexico City, after completing the BOCA online application form.

Yes — Mexican ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Taiwan. Mexico is not on Taiwan's visa-exempt list and is not on the nationality list for Taiwan's regular eVisa, so you must obtain a visitor visa from a Taiwan representative office before you travel. A Mexican citizen holding an ordinary passport cannot enter Taiwan visa-free for tourism. Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) does not list Mexico among visa-exempt nationalities, nor among the nationalities eligible for the regular online eVisa. Mexican travelers must therefore apply for a visitor visa at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Mexico City before departure. The standard single-entry visitor visa costs US$50 when applied for overseas. BOCA lists visitor-visa duration-of-stay options of 14, 30, 60, or 90 days, with the exact duration and the enter-before date printed on the visa; visitor visas are generally valid for entry from 3 months up to 1 year. In addition to the visa, foreign travelers entering Taiwan with a visitor visa must complete the free Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online before immigration clearance, within 7 days before arrival under current BOCA/TWAC guidance.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-07-01

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 2026-07-01

Visa type

Visitor visa (sticker) — tourism / short visit

Maximum stay

14, 30, 60, or 90 days as printed on the visa

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry also available)

from issue date

Visa fee

US$50 (single entry)

consular fee only

Processing time

Set by TECO Mexico; apply well before travel

standard track

Validity

Generally 3 months up to 1 year; enter-before date printed on visa

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Mexican ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and are not on Taiwan's regular eVisa nationality list, so a visitor visa is required for tourism.

· Visa required· Apply before travel

/02

Gather required documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months, two recent passport photos, completed online application form printout, proof of onward/return travel, hotel booking and proof of funds.

· Passport 6+ months· Photos + itinerary

/03

Complete the online application form

Fill out the visitor visa application on the BOCA online visa system, then print the generated confirmation page with barcode.

· BOCA online form· Print confirmation

/04

Submit at TECO Mexico City

Lodge the application at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Mexico City (in person or by appointment per office instructions) with documents and fee.

· TECO Mexico City· In person

/05

Pay the visa fee

Pay US$50 for a single-entry visitor visa (US$100 for multiple entry). Fees are subject to reciprocity adjustments.

· US$50 single· Card/cash per office

/06

Collect visa and complete TWAC

Collect the passport with the sticker visa, then complete the free Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online within 7 days before arrival.

· Sticker visa· Free TWAC

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Mexico -> Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) · Visitor visa (sticker) — tourism / short visit

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted and printed BOCA online visa application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredTwo recent passport-size color photos

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed round-trip / onward flight reservation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredHotel booking or accommodation details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredVisa fee of US$50 (single entry)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedTravel itinerary covering the visit

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredTaiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) completed online within 7 days before arrival

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

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.

Official sourcesTaiwan BOCA — Visa-Exempt Entry (created 2026-06-24)Taiwan BOCA — Who is eligible for an eVisa? (created 2026-03-30)Taiwan BOCA — Information on Republic of China Visitor Visas (published 2019-06-13)

Application link included: Taiwan BOCA — Visa-Exempt Entry (created 2026-06-24)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry visitor visaUS$50Standard tourist visa fee for application made overseas

Multiple-entry visitor visaUS$100Optional, for travelers needing multiple entries

Taiwan Online Arrival CardUS$0Free mandatory online form, separate from the visa

Total estimateUS$50 — US$100incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing at TECO Mexico

Varies by office

Apply at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Mexico City; BOCA does not publish one universal processing timeline, so apply well before travel.

Special handling, where offered

Office discretion only

BOCA's visa fee rules allow special handling fees, but availability and timing depend on the receiving office.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure trips to Taiwan are the most common reason Mexican travelers apply for a visitor visa.

High

/02

Visiting family or friends

Mexican nationals visiting relatives or friends residing in Taiwan use the same visitor visa.

Medium

/03

Business meetings or conferences

Short business visits, trade fairs and meetings also fall under the visitor visa category.

Medium

/04

Transit and onward travel

Some travelers pass through Taiwan en route to other destinations in Asia.

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

2026-07-01

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-25

Codex checked Mexico to Taiwan entry

Verified against Taiwan BOCA visa-exempt, eVisa, visitor-visa, fee and mission pages plus current TWAC guidance; confirmed Mexican ordinary passport holders need a visitor visa before travel, clarified visitor-visa stay/validity/photo/TWAC timing, refreshed official sources and checked-date.

2026-05-30

Mexico to Taiwan route verified

Confirmed via Taiwan BOCA that Mexico is not visa-exempt and not eVisa-eligible; a single-entry visitor visa (US$50) from TECO Mexico is required, plus the free Online Arrival Card.

/09 — The questions