Do British citizens need a visa for Taipei?

Visa requirements You can visit Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days. You can extend this by a further 90 days once you have arrived in Taiwan.

Can I go to Taipei without a visa?

A visa-free visitor can stay in Taiwan for 14 days starting from the day after the date of arrival. The duration of stay is not extendable; visitors must depart before the end of the said duration of 14 days.

Can I get a Taiwan visa on arrival?

Visa on arrival

The duration of stay is 30 days regardless of nationality and cannot be extended. This measure does not apply to holders of emergency or temporary passports issued by Japan or the United States as they are visa exempt. Visa on arrival is only available at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Do you need a visa if you have a British passport?

UK regular, official and diplomatic passports identifying the holder as a British citizen are recognised for visa-free travel.

Do UK citizens need to apply for ETIAS?

Yes. UK nationals, including British overseas citizens (BOC), British protected persons (BPP), British subjects (BS), are required to have a valid ETIAS travel authorisation to travel to any of the 30 European countries requiring ETIAS for a short stay unless they are beneficiaries of the withdrawal agreement.

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When in 2025 will ETIAS start?

On March 5, 2025, the European Council announced that the ETIAS is likely to be launched in the 'last quarter of 2026'.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for Taiwan?

You can visit Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days. You can extend this by a further 90 days once you have arrived in Taiwan.

Who needs to fill a Taiwan arrival card?

What is the new visa for Taiwan?

eVisa applicants must possess an ordinary, official, or diplomatic passport with validity of at least six months as of the date of intended entry into Taiwan. To obtain an eVisa, applicants must submit relevant personal information and pay the required fee by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) online.

What documents do I need to travel to Taiwan?

What countries are visa free for Taiwan?

1) The nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, which permits a duration of stay up to 90 days︰Austria, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, ...

Do UK citizens need a visa for Japan?

UK tourists can obtain a 90-day visa on arrival in Japan, but must ensure their passport is valid for the duration of their stay. Japan is generally safe for tourists, but areas like Kabukicho and Roppongi in Tokyo have higher risks of crime and drink spiking.

Is Taiwan visa free this 2025?

Update - July 14, 2025: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan has announced the extension of the trial visa-free entry program for nationals from Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines by another year, from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.

What month is best to visit Taiwan?

What are good months to be in Taiwan? The months between March and May, as well as December are good months to visit Taiwan, with temperatures being warm with clear skies and low humidity. However, with monsoon fast approaching this period does experience some rain.

What to prepare before going to Taiwan?

Is there a payment for a Taiwan Arrival Card?

The Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) is completely free of charge.

Do I need to fill out an Arrival Card?

You are not required to carry a printed copy or hold a PDF file of your e-Arrival card for entry inspection. PAS e-Arrival card will be introduced from February 24, 2025. Now, you can complete and submit your entry declaration form online in advance, instead of submitting the paper form to the immigration officer.

Is a Taiwan visa upon arrival?

Travelers do not need a visa if staying for 14 days or less. A paper or embassy visa is the only visa available for travelers visiting Taiwan. The visa is typically a stamp or sticker added to the passport. Travelers must obtain this visa from a local embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

Do I need ETA for Taiwan?

You need a visa to visit Taiwan for business or tourism if you're staying for more than 90 days. If your stay is 90 days or less, you don't need a visa. The UK government is introducing a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for non-visa travellers starting in 2025.

Why does the UK not recognise Taiwan?

Due to the One China policy, the United Kingdom does not diplomatically recognise the Government of the Republic of China and all diplomatic relations between the two countries take place on an unofficial basis.

What countries can the UK passport enter without a visa?

Is ETIAS delayed again?

Implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has been delayed again. Initially expected to be operational in 2022, ETIAS is now scheduled to start in the last quarter of 2026.

What is the difference between ETIAS and EES?

With ETIAS, visa-free travellers will need to apply for a travel authorisation before starting their trip. ETIAS is not a visa, and its introduction does not modify the visa-free status of travellers. The EES will register visa-free and visa-required travellers entering Europe for a short stay.

How to get an EU passport if you are British?

You can usually become a naturalised citizen of an EU country if you have lived and worked there for a minimum number of years. Alternatively, you can become a naturalised citizen by marriage to an EU citizen, or by descent, meaning you can become a citizen if a parent or grandparent was a citizen.