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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Luxembourg visa requirements

No visa needed. Taiwan ordinary passport holders (with a National ID number) may visit Luxembourg and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism or business. Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen Area, and Taiwanese citizens holding an ordinary passport that shows their National ID number have been visa-exempt for short stays in the EU/Schengen zone since 11 January 2011. This allows tourism, family visits, and business (no paid employment) for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, counted across all Schengen states combined, not per country. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned date of departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the previous 10 years. Border officers may still ask for proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, accommodation, and travel insurance, and can refuse entry if conditions are not met. The main upcoming change is ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System), a pre-travel authorisation scheduled to launch in the last quarter of 2026 with a six-month transitional grace period afterward, costing EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70). ETIAS is not a visa; it is an online screening tied to the passport, valid up to three years or until the passport expires. As of 1 June 2026 ETIAS is not yet operational, so no application is required for travel today. For stays over 90 days, study, or work, a Luxembourg national (long-stay) visa is required instead.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE 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
Visa-free short stay (Schengen visa exemption)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (ETIAS EUR 20 once it launches in late 2026)
consular fee only
Processing time
None required (no application for current travel)
standard track
Validity
Passport must be valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within last 10 years
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport qualifies
Use a Taiwan ordinary passport that includes your National ID number. The passport must have been issued within the past 10 years and be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area.
· Required· Ordinary passport
/02
Verify you have remaining Schengen days
Count any days already spent in any Schengen country in the previous 180 days. You may stay only 90 days total within any rolling 180-day window across the whole zone.
· 90/180 rule
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry proof of onward or return travel, accommodation bookings, sufficient funds, and travel/medical insurance. Border officers can request these on arrival.
· Carry at border
/04
Check ETIAS status before you fly (from late 2026)
ETIAS is not yet active as of 1 June 2026. Once it launches in Q4 2026, apply online for the EUR 20 authorisation before departure. No action is needed for travel today.
· Future requirement
/05
Travel and clear Schengen border control
Present your passport at the first Schengen point of entry. Answer questions about your trip purpose and duration honestly.
· Arrival
/06
Track your stay and exit on time
Keep within the 90-day limit. Overstaying can trigger fines, deportation, and future entry bans across the Schengen Area.
· Compliance
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredTaiwan ordinary passport showing your National ID number
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPassport valid at least 3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPassport issued within the last 10 years
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RecommendedProof of onward or return air ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedConfirmed accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedCalculation of remaining days under the 90/180 rule
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
OptionalETIAS authorisation (only once the system launches in late 2026)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if 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.
Application link included: European Commission - ETIAS official portal
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen short-stay visaEUR 0Not required; Taiwan ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt
ETIAS travel authorisationEUR 20Only from Q4 2026; free for under-18s and over-70s; not yet in force
Travel/medical insuranceVariesOptional but recommended; not legally mandatory for visa-free entry
Total estimate0EUR 20 (ETIAS, from late 2026)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

ETIAS (future)
Usually minutes; up to 96 hours or longer if reviewed
Online pre-travel authorisation that will be required once ETIAS launches in late 2026; apply before departure.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Schengen visa waiver for Taiwan
Taiwanese ordinary passport holders have been visa-exempt for EU/Schengen short stays since 11 January 2011.
High
/02
Tourism and business under 90 days
Short visits for tourism, family, or business meetings (no paid work) fall squarely within the visa exemption.
High
/03
Passport lacks National ID number
The exemption applies only to ordinary passports showing the holder's Taiwan National ID number; those without it are not covered.
Medium
/04
Exceeding 90 days or non-tourist purpose
Stays over 90 days, study, or employment require a Luxembourg national long-stay visa instead.
Medium
/05
ETIAS not yet in force
ETIAS launches only in late 2026, so no pre-authorisation is needed for current travel.
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
Taiwan to Luxembourg route verified
Confirmed visa-free Schengen short-stay status for Taiwan ordinary passport holders against the EU EEAS Taiwan delegation; noted ETIAS Q4 2026 launch (EUR 20) not yet operational.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Luxembourg?
No. Holders of a Taiwan ordinary passport showing their National ID number can enter Luxembourg and the wider Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How long can I stay?+
Does my passport need a minimum validity?+
Do I need ETIAS now?+
How much will ETIAS cost?+
What if I want to stay longer or work?+
/11 — Passport tools

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