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title: Germany visa for citizens of Taiwan
description: Citizens of Taiwan can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Taiwan

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

- **Valid Taiwan-issued passport containing an identity card number** (Identity): 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.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit** (Travel, optional): May have to be presented in certain cases.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey** (Financial, optional): May have to be presented; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rate.
- **Health insurance covering return transport to the home country** (Travel, optional): The Federal Foreign Office advises obtaining this insurance before travel.

## 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.

## FAQs

### 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.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)

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- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
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