How Indian passport holders get a visa for Taiwan: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Travel Authorization Certificate (free) OR sticker visa
- Government fee: Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC): free. Standard visitor visa (sticker) from Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre: roughly ₹4,200 single-entry to ₹8,400 multiple-entry, plus express premium.
- Processing time: TAC approval is instant online (printable within minutes). Sticker visa via TECC Chennai / Delhi typically takes a few working days.
- Maximum stay: TAC: 14 days per entry, multiple entries allowed within the 90-day TAC validity. Visitor visa: usually up to 60 days per entry, extendable.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 55/100
Documents you'll need
- Indian passport valid 6+ months from arrival
- Confirmed onward / return air or ferry ticket
- TAC applicants: valid or recently-expired US/UK/Canada/Japan/Australia/NZ/South Korea/Schengen/Taiwan visa or residency
- Sticker visa applicants: visa application form, photo, financial proof, itinerary
- Confirmed hotel bookings
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Recommendation letter (only required for business eVisa route via TAITRA)
How & where to apply
Indians are NOT on Taiwan's standard eVisa list, but a free online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) is available for Indian passport holders who hold (or recently held within 10 years) a valid visa/residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, a Schengen country, or a prior Taiwan visa. Without an AJACSSUK-equivalent visa, apply for a sticker visa at the Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre (Delhi or Chennai). ROC Travel Authorization Certificate — Taiwan NIA (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Taipei (TPE) without clearing immigration does not need a visa. Landside or overnight transit needs a TAC, eVisa or visitor visa.
How Taiwan compares in East Asia
With an ease score of 55/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Taiwan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Travel Authorization Certificate (free) OR sticker visa | Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC): free. Standard visitor visa (sticker) from Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre: roughly ₹4,200 single-entry to ₹8,400 multiple-entry, plus express premium. | TAC approval is instant online (printable within minutes). Sticker visa via TECC Chennai / Delhi typically takes a few working days. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | eVisa or paper visa — apply via VFS before travel | From 1 April 2026: ₹500 for a single or multiple-entry visa (₹50 for a transit visa). A separate VFS Global service charge applies. | Officially around 5 working days; in practice often 12–15 working days. Appointment booking is required at Indian VFS centres |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Sticker visa — apply at VFS / embassy before travel | Approx ₹3,400 single-entry / ₹7,650 multiple-entry, plus a VFS service charge (approx ₹1,380). Confirm current fees on the Korea VFS portal. | Around 5–10 working days from a complete submission |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Free Pre-Arrival Registration — 14 days | Free of charge | PAR approval is usually instant to a few minutes online; valid for 6 months and allows multiple 14-day visits during validity |
| 🇨🇳 China | L tourist visa — apply via Chinese Visa Centre in India | Reduced fees effective through 31 December 2026: single entry ₹2,900; double entry ₹4,400; 6-month multiple ₹5,900; 12-month+ multiple ₹8,800. CVASC service fee ₹1,973 (regular) or ₹2,908 (express), plus optional ₹1,800 for express processing. | Standard: 4–6 working days. Express: 2–3 working days (extra fee). Apply in person at a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) in Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata. |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | eVisa (K2 tourist) — apply online before travel | USD 53 (~₹4,400) for the standard single-entry K2 tourist e-visa. Card payment on the official portal. | Usually 72 hours (3 business days). Apply at least 1 week before travel to allow for queries. |
| 🇲🇴 Macao SAR | Visa-free — 30 days | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Macau International Airport (MFM) or via the Hong Kong → Macau ferry — no advance application needed. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
TAC is free and instant on the official niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw portal — never pay a third party. Indians without an AJACSSUK-equivalent visa cannot use TAC and must apply for a sticker visa at TECC. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.boca.gov.tw/lp-149-2.html
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Taiwan?
Travel Authorization Certificate (free) OR sticker visa. TAC is free and instant on the official niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw portal — never pay a third party. Indians without an AJACSSUK-equivalent visa cannot use TAC and must apply for a sticker visa at TECC.
What documents do Indians need for a Taiwan visa?
Indian passport valid 6+ months from arrival; Confirmed onward / return air or ferry ticket; TAC applicants: valid or recently-expired US/UK/Canada/Japan/Australia/NZ/South Korea/Schengen/Taiwan visa or residency; Sticker visa applicants: visa application form, photo, financial proof, itinerary; Confirmed hotel bookings; Proof of sufficient funds; Recommendation letter (only required for business eVisa route via TAITRA)
How long does a Taiwan visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: TAC approval is instant online (printable within minutes). Sticker visa via TECC Chennai / Delhi typically takes a few working days.. Government fee: Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC): free. Standard visitor visa (sticker) from Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre: roughly ₹4,200 single-entry to ₹8,400 multiple-entry, plus express premium.. Maximum stay: TAC: 14 days per entry, multiple entries allowed within the 90-day TAC validity. Visitor visa: usually up to 60 days per entry, extendable..
How do Indians apply for a Taiwan visa?
Indians are NOT on Taiwan's standard eVisa list, but a free online Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) is available for Indian passport holders who hold (or recently held within 10 years) a valid visa/residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, a Schengen country, or a prior Taiwan visa. Without an AJACSSUK-equivalent visa, apply for a sticker visa at the Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre (Delhi or Chennai). Official source: https://www.boca.gov.tw/lp-149-2.html
Is a Taiwan visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 55/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Taiwan visa online or on arrival?
Taiwan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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