Up to 90 days, counted from the day after arrival. Follow your entry permission; an ordinary tourist extension is not automatic.

How long must my passport be valid?

US passport valid at entry and throughout your intended stay, with 1 blank page per entry/exit stamp (State). BOCA explicitly exempts US passports from its general 6-month rule.

Do I need a return or onward ticket?

Confirmed return air/sea ticket, or onward air/sea ticket meeting BOCA's next-destination visa and confirmed-departure-seat conditions.

Do I need an arrival form?

Complete the free online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) before arrival at twac.immigration.gov.tw. The current NIA portal allows the 7-day window including arrival day; State still says 3 days, so submitting within 3 days meets both.

Are entry vaccinations required?

The US State Department lists no required vaccinations for tourist entry. Recommendations for your health are separate; get personal advice from a travel-health professional.

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Does Taiwan require a visa for US citizens?

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No visa neededLow panic

Do US citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

No tourist visa is needed for regular US passport holders for visits of up to 90 days. Complete the free Taiwan Arrival Card before arrival.

Check official travel adviceUS State Department — Taiwan: tourist entry, passport, vaccination and advisory sections — last checked 11 November 2026

Always confirm with the official source before you travel.

VerdictAll Clear

You're good to go.

No visa application needed for United States passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.

Colour KeyCalm— no visaMedium— ETA / eVisaPanic— full visa

Deep breath. Here's the answer.

US tourists can use Taiwan's visa exemption for up to 90 days, counted from the day after arrival. Your passport must cover your intended stay. Carry the confirmed return/onward documents and submit the free online TWAC before arrival.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

Passport	Regular US passport
Purpose	Tourism
Visa required	No, not for short stays
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days; counting starts the day after arrival. Follow the period granted on entry.
Passport validity	US passport valid at entry and throughout your intended stay, with 1 blank page per entry/exit stamp (State). BOCA explicitly exempts US passports from its general 6-month rule.
Return/onward ticket	Confirmed return air/sea ticket, or onward air/sea ticket meeting BOCA's next-destination visa and confirmed-departure-seat conditions.
Arrival form	Complete the free online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) before arrival at twac.immigration.gov.tw. The current NIA portal allows the 7-day window including arrival day; State still says 3 days, so submitting within 3 days meets both.
Last checked	11 November 2026

You may need a visa if…

Entry remains subject to immigration approval; the visa exemption is not guaranteed admission.
Visa-exempt stays are normally not extendable. BOCA lists limited exceptional conversion routes; do not rely on an extension for an ordinary tourist trip.
This page covers tourism on a regular US passport. Work, study, residence and Taiwan nationality/household-registration obligations need separate checks.
The current NIA portal says seven days including arrival day for TWAC, while State still says three days. Completing it within the final three days satisfies both published windows.

Before you travel

Check your passport covers your intended stay and has a blank page per entry/exit stamp.
Plan within the up-to-90-day permission and check the entry record.
Carry a confirmed return ticket or the onward itinerary/visa/seat documents BOCA specifies.
Submit the free TWAC on the official site before arrival; use the final three days to satisfy both published windows.
Check current health advice and discuss personal vaccination recommendations with a travel-health professional.
Consider STEP registration and travel insurance.

Common questions

Not for visits of up to 90 days if you meet visa-exempt entry conditions. An online TWAC is still required unless a listed residence/status exemption applies.

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