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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Australia visa requirements

ETA (Subclass 601) required, AUD 20 service charge. Up to 3-month stays, 12-month validity, multiple entries. Apply via the Australian ETA app. Taiwan ordinary passport holders need an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, Subclass 601) for tourism, visiting family, or short business visits. Taiwan is on the official Home Affairs list of ETA-eligible passports, excluding official or diplomatic passports, and the Australian Office Taipei confirms Taiwan ordinary passport holders can use the ETA for visits of up to 3 months. Taiwan is not eligible for the free eVisitor (Subclass 651), which is limited to listed European passport holders, so Taiwanese citizens use the AUD 20 ETA app service-charge route. The ETA must be applied for through the official Australian ETA app on iOS or Android — there is no web portal, agent, airline, or paper application route for an ETA at this time. It allows multiple entries with up to 3 months stay per visit and is valid for 12 months or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Home Affairs says applicants are usually notified of the result immediately, but applications can take longer if information is incomplete, hard to verify, or further information is required.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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
ETA required (Subclass 601)
Maximum stay
Up to 3 months per visit
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
AUD 20 service charge
consular fee only
Processing time
Usually immediate; can take longer if checks or information are needed
standard track
Validity
12 months or until passport expiry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Use a valid Taiwan ordinary passport, not an official or diplomatic passport. The ETA is linked electronically to the passport used in the application.
· valid passport· ordinary passport
/02
Install the Australian ETA app
Download the official Australian ETA app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. There is no web portal or paper form for the ETA.
· mobile app only
/03
Apply for the ETA (Subclass 601)
Scan your passport chip, take a selfie/liveness check, enter travel details and pay the AUD 20 service charge by card. Details must match your passport exactly.
· AUD 20· details must match passport
/04
Receive ETA approval
Home Affairs usually notifies applicants of the result immediately. Do not make firm travel arrangements until the ETA is granted because some applications take longer.
· usually immediate
/05
Travel to Australia
The ETA is electronically linked to your passport — no printout needed. Biometric ePassport holders aged 16+ can use SmartGates at major airports.
· SmartGates
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
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RequiredTaiwan ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid passport used for the ETA application; official/diplomatic passports are excluded
RequiredAustralian ETA app
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Mobile only — no web portal for the ETA
RequiredETA (Subclass 601) approval
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Electronic — linked to passport
RequiredValid credit/debit card
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
To pay the AUD 20 service charge
RecommendedReturn or onward travel plan
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended evidence for airline or border questions
RequiredAccommodation address
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking or host's address
RecommendedFunds evidence
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Sufficient funds for your stay recommended
RequiredNo fresh food, seeds or plant/animal products
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Strict biosecurity — declare or discard
RequiredIncoming Passenger Card
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Completed on the arrival flight
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended; Medicare not available to Taiwanese visitors
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: Australian Department of Home Affairs — Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
ETA Subclass 601AUD 20Service charge; the ETA itself has no visa application charge
Visitor visa (Subclass 600)AUD 200+Alternative for stays beyond 3 months or specific visit types; check Home Affairs pricing before applying
Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417)AUD 670Separate route for eligible Taiwan passport holders aged 18-30; work + travel
Overstay penaltiesRemoval + up to 3-year banStrict enforcement
Total estimateAUD 20AUD 20incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor Visa 600
Weeks
For stays beyond 3 months, or family/medical/longer visits.
SmartGate entry
Minutes
Biometric ePassport holders aged 16+ can use SmartGates at major airports.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Confusion with eVisitor 651
Taiwan is not on the eVisitor (Subclass 651) eligible list — that free option is for European passports only. Taiwanese citizens must use the AUD 20 ETA (Subclass 601).
Medium
/02
Official or diplomatic passport
The Home Affairs ETA list includes Taiwan but excludes official or diplomatic passports, so those travellers should check the correct visa pathway before travel.
Low
/03
Details not matching passport
Application details must exactly match the passport, and you must travel on the same passport linked to the ETA.
Medium
/04
ETA refused
Past Australian refusals, criminal convictions, or character concerns can lead to refusal.
Low
/05
Biosecurity declaration failures
Failing to declare food, plants, or animal products carries fines and possible ETA cancellation.
Medium
/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.
2026-06-29
Codex checked TW-AU ETA rules
Codex checked it against Home Affairs and Australian Office Taipei sources; confirmed Taiwan ordinary passports remain eligible for the subclass 601 ETA via the Australian ETA app, kept the AUD 20 service charge and 3-month per-entry stay, refreshed checked-date, removed the non-official source, corrected processing wording, and fixed the working-holiday alternative to subclass 417.
2026-05-30
Taiwan to Australia route verified
Confirmed via Home Affairs that Taiwan ordinary passports are ETA (Subclass 601) eligible at AUD 20, eVisitor 651 not available, app-only application, 3-month stays, 12-month validity.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Yes — Taiwan ordinary passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, Subclass 601) before travelling to Australia. The service charge is AUD 20.
Can I use the free eVisitor (Subclass 651)?+
How do I apply for the Australian ETA?+
How long can I stay in Australia with an ETA?+
How long does the ETA take to be approved?+
Can I work in Australia with an ETA?+
/11 — Passport tools

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