United States to Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) visa requirements

Americans can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No ETA or visa is required, but submit the free online TWAC within 3 days before arrival and carry a valid passport plus onward/return ticket. U.S. passport holders can enter Taiwan visa-free for tourism, visits, transit, short business, exhibitions, fact-finding, and other activities that do not require separate permits, for up to 90 days per entry. Taiwan's general six-month passport rule has a U.S. exception: U.S. nationals, including U.S. emergency passport holders, are eligible if the passport is valid for the intended period of stay. Travelers need a confirmed return or onward air/sea ticket, including any visa needed for the next destination. Taiwan does not require a U.S. traveler ETA or travel authorization; the separate BOCA/NIA Travel Authorization Certificate is for listed Southeast Asian nationalities, not U.S. citizens. Since 1 October 2025, foreign visa-exempt travelers must complete the free Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online within three days before arrival. Visa-exempt stay starts the day after arrival and is not routinely extendable for U.S. passport holders; the 90-to-180-day visa-free extension is limited to UK and Canadian passport holders. U.S. travelers who hold an electronic passport and valid Global Entry membership may use Taiwan e-Gate for entry under the reciprocal program; all foreign travelers may use e-Gates for departure where available. Work, study, residence, journalism, and stays beyond visa-exempt limits require the appropriate Taiwan visa or residence route.