Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

China passport to Taiwan

The matrix marks the ordinary-passport track as visa required. Mainland residents usually need an Exit/Entry Permit for Taiwan, not a standard visa sticker. Snapshot 2026-10.

Short answer: China passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.

Individual and group tourism, plus exchange quotas, change. Carriers will not board without a valid permit.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Taiwan lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
  • China passports get “Visa required” at 84 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Taiwan passports get “Visa free” in China.

Nearby passports travelling to Taiwan

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Direct flights

ChinaChinaTaiwanTaiwan
Typical duration
1.4 hours
From
PVG · FOC · XMN
To
TPE · KHH · TSA

Airlines Uni Air, TransAsia Airways, China Airlines, EVA Air

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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

China

Country profile

Capital

Beijing

Population

1.41 billion

Area

9,596,960 km²

Currency

Chinese yuan CNY

Languages

Chinese

Time zone

UTC+08:00

Foreign-born

1.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

0.1%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Han Chinese91.1%
  • ethnic minorities8.9%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Taiwan

Country profile

Capital

Taipei

Population

23.3 million

Area

35,980 km²

Currency

New Taiwan dollar TWD

Languages

Chinese

Time zone

UTC+08:00

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Han Chinese95%
  • Indigenous peoples2.3%
  • Other2.7%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type A / Type B

Mains

120 V · 60 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 110 · Ambulance 119

Dialing code

+886

Airports

TPE · KHH · TSA · RMQ

Highlights

  • Taipei 101
  • Alishan
  • Jiufen
  • Kenting
  • National Palace Museum

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FAQ

Does a China passport need a visa for Taiwan?

The matrix marks the ordinary-passport track as visa required. Mainland residents usually need an Exit/Entry Permit for Taiwan, not a standard visa sticker.

How long can you stay?

No single stay length is recorded. Check Taiwan immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Taiwan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Taiwan mission.

What about a Taiwan passport entering China?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

How do you apply for Taiwan as a visitor?

Visitor visa / visa-free：14–90 days。The visa-free list is published by MOFA; others apply at a mission.

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