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

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free Entry (90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have onward ticket.
2. **Complete Taiwan Arrival Card (optional online pre-fill)** — Fill out online at https://oa1.immigration.gov.tw/nia_acard/acardAddAction before travel or on paper upon arrival.
3. **Arrive at Taiwan port of entry** — Present passport and completed Arrival Card to immigration officer.
4. **Receive entry stamp and stay permit** — Officer will grant visa-free entry for up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Canadian passport (at least 6 months validity remaining)** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Completed Taiwan Arrival Card** (Travel): Can be completed online up to 7 days before arrival or on paper upon arrival.
- **Confirmed onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Taiwan within 90 days.
- **Proof of accommodation (optional but recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Sufficient funds for stay (may be requested)** (Financial, optional): Cash, credit card, or bank statement.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay cannot be extended beyond 90 days without leaving Taiwan.
- Overstaying may result in fines and future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation** — Ensure compliance with all previous stays.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of onward ticket** — Carry proof of funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Taiwan?

Citizens of Canada can visit Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Entry (90 days).

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Taiwan?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Taiwan?

Valid Canadian passport (at least 6 months validity remaining); Completed Taiwan Arrival Card; Confirmed onward or return ticket; Proof of accommodation (optional but recommended); Sufficient funds for stay (may be requested).

### How long must my passport be valid for Taiwan?

At least 6 months.

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- [Taiwan visa for every passport](/visa/taiwan)
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