India passport → Taiwan
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eTA14 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
- Australia visa or PR
- Canada visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- New Zealand visa or PR
- South Korea visa or PR
Free online Travel Authorization Certificate before departure. Visas expired within the last 10 years also qualify; cancelled or void visas do not.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026.
Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens (Wikipedia); Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa (Travel Dham, Aug 2026); official portal: www.boca.gov.tw.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- 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 Indian passport holders
MacaoVisa-free30 days
MongoliaVisa on arrival30 days
Hong KongeTA
JapaneVisa- ChinaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Taiwan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Taiwan easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Indian citizens get eta for up to 14 days. Free online Travel Authorization Certificate before departure. Visas expired within the last 10 years also qualify; cancelled or void visas do not.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Taiwan before you travel.