United States passport to Taiwan
Visa-free · 90 days for United States passport holders.
United StatesTaiwanShort stayVisa-free · 90 days
United States passport holders can enter Taiwan without a visa and stay up to 90 days.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Taiwan — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Taiwan's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Up to 90 days
- Taiwan passports in United States
- Travel authorisation
- Getting in
- No application. Taiwan's border officers decide how long you get, up to 90 days, and can ask for an onward ticket and proof you can support yourself, so carry both.
Long stay
Staying in Taiwan longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 4 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×2
- Investment
- Student
What changes
United States and Taiwan side by side
| United States | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Washington D.C. | Taipei |
| Languages | English | Mandarin Chinese |
| Currency | US Dollar | New Taiwan Dollar |
| GDP per person (2024) | $90,027 | $33,234 |
| Population | 341.8M | 23.4M |
GDP and population: IMF / DGBAS (2024 est.).