🇹🇼 Taiwan visa, Indian passport.
Most Indian passport holders need a pre-departure sticker visa from BOCA (~₹4,800, 30 days, single-entry, 5-7 day processing). If you hold a currently-valid US/UK/CA/JP/AU/NZ/KR/Schengen visa, you can use the FREE Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) instead. NEW since 1 Oct 2025: the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) is mandatory online within 3 days before arrival for ALL visitors.
How to apply, 7 steps.
- 1
Check TAC eligibility first
Do you hold a currently-valid US, UK, Canadian, Japanese, Australian, NZ, Korean, or Schengen visa (any type)? If yes, apply for the FREE online TAC at the BOCA TAC portal instead of paying for a sticker visa.
Today - 2
Apply on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw (sticker visa)
Official Bureau of Consular Affairs portal for the paid sticker visa.
10-14 days before travel - 3
Upload passport scan + photo
Photo: 35×45mm, white background, recent.
15 min - 4
Pay USD 60 fee online (sticker visa only)
Visa/Mastercard. No refund on rejection. TAC is free.
Within application - 5
Wait 5-7 working days
Approval emailed as PDF. Print to carry.
5-7 days - 6
Fill the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC)
Mandatory for everyone since 1 Oct 2025, submit online within 3 days before arrival via the National Immigration Agency portal. Free. Save the confirmation.
1-3 days before flying - 7
Travel + show eVisa/TAC + TWAC
Airline + Taoyuan/Songshan immigration verify all three.
On arrival
Document checklist.
- Passport (6+ months)
- Photo 35×45mm
- Hotel + return ticket
- Bank statement last 3 months (₹1L+)
- TWAC submission confirmation (mandatory since Oct 2025)
Why Indians get rejected.
- Low bank balance (<₹1L)
- Vague itinerary
- Previous Taiwanese overstay
- Missing TWAC (since Oct 2025 the airline may deny boarding)
FAQ
How long does Taiwan visa take for Indians?
Processing time is 5-7 days. Apply 2-4 weeks before travel for safe margin.
How much does Taiwan visa cost for Indians in 2026?
₹4,800 per person (Q2 2026 official rate).
How long can Indians stay in Taiwan?
30 days per entry on the sticker visa or free TAC (conditional) visa. Extension possible from inside the country in most cases, check with local immigration.
Do Indians need a return ticket to enter Taiwan?
Yes, a confirmed return or onward ticket within the visa duration (30 days) is required at airline check-in and at Taiwan immigration. Open-jaw and circle-trip tickets qualify.
Taiwan visa vs other popular destinations
Side-by-side comparison for Indian passport holders, Q2 2026 official rates.
| Country | Visa type | Fee (INR) | Stay | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan (this page) | sticker visa or free TAC (conditional) | ₹4,800 | 30 days | 5-7 days |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | visa free | Free | 30 days | instant |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | e Visa | ₹2,100 | 90 days | 3 days |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | visa on arrival | ₹2,800 | 30 days | instant |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | e visa | ₹6,500 | 60 days | 3-5 days |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e visa | ₹450 | 90 days | ~5 working days |
Source: official embassy + consular sites, last verified Q2 2026.