Taiwan passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Taiwan

Visa-freeShort-stay visa exemption

Citizens of Taiwan can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Short-stay visa exemption
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds may be requested for subsistence during the stay and financing the return journey; no fixed daily rates.

How to apply

1
Carry the qualifying passport
Travel with a Taiwan-issued passport containing an identity card number and meeting Germany's validity and issuance-age conditions.
2
Travel without a visa
No visa application is required for the qualifying short tourist visit.
3
Present supporting evidence if requested
Be prepared to show documents establishing the visit's purpose and circumstances and sufficient funds for the stay and return journey.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid Taiwan-issued passport containing an identity card number
The visa exemption applies only to Taiwan-issued passports containing an identity card number; passport must be issued within the last 10 years and remain valid at least three months after planned departure.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit
Optional
May have to be presented in certain cases.
Health insurance covering return transport to the home country
Optional
The Federal Foreign Office advises obtaining this insurance before travel.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey
Optional
May have to be presented; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rate.

Proof of funds

Germany states that funding depends on the type and length of stay and provides no fixed daily rates.

Good to know

Visa-free entry is limited to Taiwan-issued passports containing an identity card number.
The general visa-free limit is 90 days in any 180-day period.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free period.
The passport must be valid for at least three months after the planned departure from Germany and issued within the previous 10 years.
Documents proving the purpose and circumstances of the visit may be requested.
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey may be requested.
Health insurance covering return transport is advised by the Federal Foreign Office.
Different regulations apply to longer stays, study, or employment.

FAQ

Do citizens of Taiwan need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Taiwan can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Short-stay visa exemption.

How long can citizens of Taiwan stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Taiwan need for Germany?

Valid Taiwan-issued passport containing an identity card number; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit; Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey; Health insurance covering return transport to the home country.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

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