Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · TaiwanGuides · TaiwanPassport Atlas
United States passport to Taiwan
Yes — United States passport holders can visit Taiwan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Taiwan lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa free” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Taiwan passports also enter United States without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Taiwan
Open to United States passports near Taiwan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United StatesTaiwan- Typical duration
- 15.7 hours
- From
- SFO · LAX · SEA
- To
- TPE
Airlines EVA Air, China Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines
Search live faresDuration 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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
United States · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United States 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 United States?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
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.