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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | USA | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | 1/2 | Yes |
Restricted entry and transit: Nationals of the People’s Republic of China are not currently permitted to enter Taiwan unless on business.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following, provided they have no criminal record:
(a) 1. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above (except nationals of Denmark, Finland and Ireland who do need visas) and nationals of Costa Rica and New Zealand for up to 14 days (which period cannot be extended);
Note: (a) 2. Nationals mentioned in (a) 1. above (and also nationals of Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Singapore) are eligible to apply for a Landing visa on arrival at CKS International Airport or Kaohsiung International Airport, on condition that they are holding tickets for an onward destination, and have no criminal record.
The Landing visa is valid for 30 days and cannot be extended. They must provide a passport-size photo of themselves and pay a fee of NT$2000. Nationals from countries who have a reciprocal agreement with Taiwan receive this visa free of charge.
(b) Passengers arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (including passengers arriving from China (PR), may apply for a temporary entry permit at the Kaohsiung Station Aviation Police Bureau. They must convert the permit into a visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or its Kaohsiung Office. If they fail to do so, they will not be allowed to depart or will be subject to a fine.
(c) Nationals holding Hong Kong (SAR), British National (overseas) or Macau (SAR) passports, if born in Hong Kong or Macau or if having previously visited Taiwan, may obtain a visa on arrival , valid for up to 14 days.
Types of visa and cost: Single-entry visitor: £25. Multiple-entry visitor: £50. Landing: NT$1500. Multiple-entry visas are issued for business purposes only and require a document from employer regarding purpose of visit.
Validity: Single-entry visitor: up to 60 days (depends on nationality and purpose of stay); up to two extensions of 60 days each may be granted by local police stations. These visas are valid for three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry visitor: six months from date of issue. Landing: 30 days. A visa is not required by travellers continuing their journey by the same or connecting aircraft on the same day, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and the necessary travel documentation and provided not departing from the transit lounge.
Note: Travellers intending to stay more than three months in Taiwan will be required to take an AIDS test. If the test is positive, they will be required to leave the country.
Application to: Visa section of Taipei Representative Office (see Contact Addresses section).
Application requirements: (a) Application form. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Passport (valid for at least six months). (d) Documents verifying purpose of visit or letter from a sponsor in Taiwan if appropriate. (e) Fee payable in cash, cheque or by postal order. (f) For a postal application, a registered, stamped addressed envelope.
Working days required: One.
Temporary residence: Those wishing to stay more than six months must apply for a Resident visa. Contact the Taipei Representative Office for further information (see Contact Addresses section).
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