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🇹🇼 Taiwan visa requirements for Central African citizens

Visa required

Yes — Central African citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Entry rules for Central African Republic passport holders

Central African citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Taiwan. Applications generally go through a Taiwan embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Taiwan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Central African passport ranks #171 worldwide, opening 49 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (20 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Taiwan is not among them — it is one of the 106 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Taiwanese citizens traveling to Central African Republic face the same requirement (visa required).

Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 1 of 8 destinations are open to Central African travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Taiwan

Capital
Taipei
Region
Eastern Asia
Currency
New Taiwan dollar ($)
Languages
Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Yes — Central African citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

What currency is used in Taiwan?

The currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar ($). The capital city is Taipei.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa required for Central African citizens traveling to Taiwan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Taiwan embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.