Laos passport → Taiwan
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Laotian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Taiwan for up to 14 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- LaoseTA14 days
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 Laotian passport holders
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
Hong KongeVisa- ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Laotian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Taiwan for up to 14 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Taiwan?
Up to 14 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Laotian citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Laotian citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Laos passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data (imorte), scraped from passportindex.org, published 17 Feb 2026. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Taiwan before you travel.