Visa policy of Taiwan

Visitors to the Republic of China (Taiwan) must obtain a visa or authorization in advance, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose nationals are eligible for visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months (except the citizens of Japan and the United States who are only required to hold a passport valid for the entire duration of stay).
Taiwan has special entry requirements to current or former nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC, commonly known as China) who reside or previously resided in Mainland China. Furthermore, nationals of certain countries must follow different requirements for applications of visitor visas.
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan implemented a series of measures regarding entry into the territory. 
Entry into Taiwan is currently prohibited. This does not apply to: 
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Taiwan.
Passengers arriving into Taiwan must complete a Quarantine System for Entry Form and present a medical certificate with a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before arrival in Taiwan. 
All arrivals into Taiwan are subject to quarantine for 14 days. Arrivals planning to quarantine in a designated facility or hotel must present a confirmation of their booking. Arrivals planning to quarantine at home must present a completed affidavit before or on arrival.
Right of abode.
Although the ROC has only one type of nationality, not all ROC nationals have the right of abode in Taiwan. Under the Immigration Act, only those with household registration in Taiwan (nationals with household registration, or NWHRs) have the right of abode in Taiwan and can enter Taiwan without prior authorisation. Holding one of the documents listed below is sufficient to demonstrate such status:
ROC nationals without household registration in Taiwan (NWOHRs) are ineligible to receive a National Identification Card and their passport would not contain their National ID number. To enter Taiwan, one must, in addition to a Taiwan passport, hold one of the following documents:
NWOHRs holding documentations listed below can obtain an entry permit on arrival:
Alternatively, they may enter Taiwan with their non-ROC passports without prior authorization if also having nationalities of a visa exempt country.
NWOHRs are subject to immigration control while in Taiwan, and can only remain in Taiwan for a limited time authorized by the entry permit or the immigration officer. Those without any of the above-listed documents will be denied entry to Taiwan.
Visa exemption.
Holders of passports of the following 66 jurisdictions do not require a visa to visit Taiwan for trips shorter than the duration of stay indicated (duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival). Extensions are not possible except for citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom, who may apply to extend the stay from 90 days to 180 days in accordance with the principle of .
Taiwan grants visa-free access to holders of passports of all states with which it has full diplomatic relations.
The visa exemption does not apply for holders of emergency or temporary passports, except for citizens of Japan and the United States. Other visa exempt nationals holding such passports, however, would still be able to apply for a visa on arrival.
90 days.
Holders of passports issued by the following 54 countries do not need a visa to visit Taiwan for trips less than 90 days:
1 — for British nationals, only British citizens are eligible.<br>
2 — persons born in Mainland China are not eligible.<br>
3 — for persons who acquired Marshallese citizenship at birth only.<br>
4 — persons born in Afghanistan, Mainland China, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen are not eligible.
30 days.
Holders of passports issued by the following 8 countries do not need a visa to visit Taiwan for trips less than 30 days:
1 — persons born in Afghanistan, Mainland China, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Yemen are not eligible.
21 days.
Holders of normal passports issued by do not need a visa to visit Taiwan for trips less than 21 days. They must hold proof of funds and hotel reservation or contact information in Taiwan. Holders of diplomatic and official passports are not eligible and must obtain a visa.
14 days.
Holders of normal passports issued by the 3 following countries do not need a visa to visit Taiwan for trips less than 14 days. They must hold proof of funds and hotel reservation or contact information in Taiwan. Holders of diplomatic and official passports are not eligible and must obtain a visa.
Stateless permanent residents of Brunei holding Bruneian International Certificate of Identity (ICI) with a validity of at least 6 months are also exempt for 14 days. They must also hold proof of funds and hotel reservation or contact information in Taiwan.
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