Hong Kong passport → Taiwan
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Visa on arrival
Hong Konger passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Taiwan. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- Hong KongVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Hong Konger passport holders
- ChinaVisa-free
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free
MongoliaVisa-free14 days
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Hong Konger passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Taiwan. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Hong Konger citizens stay in Taiwan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Hong Konger citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Hong Kong passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data. Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.