Russia passport → Taiwan
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Russian passport holders need an eVisa for Taiwan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa required. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- RussiaeVisa
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 Russian passport holders
- ChinaVisa-free30 days
Hong KongVisa-free14 days
MacaoVisa-free30 days
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
South KoreaeTA60 days
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Russian passport holders need an eVisa for Taiwan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Taiwan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #37 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Russian citizens (edited 1 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.