Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

South Korea passport to Taiwan

Yes — South Korea passport holders can visit Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days.

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 — South Korea is one of them.
  • South Korea passports get “Visa free” at 114 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Taiwan passports also enter South Korea without a prior visa.

Before you fly

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

Flight corridor

Direct flights

South KoreaSouth KoreaTaiwanTaiwan
Typical duration
2.3 hours
From
ICN · GMP · PUS
To
TPE · KHH · TSA

Airlines EVA Air, China Airlines, Air Busan, Asiana Airlines

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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.

South Korea

Country profile

Capital

Seoul

Population

51.2 million

Area

98,480 km²

Currency

South Korean won KRW

Languages

Korean

Time zone

UTC+09:00

Foreign-born

1.8 million · 2024

Migrant share

3.5%

Ethnic groups

Korean

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

South Korea · Visa free

FAQ

Does a South Korea passport need a visa for Taiwan?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

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 South Korea?

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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