🇹🇼 Taiwan visa requirements for Indian citizens
Yes — Indian citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for India passport holders
Indian 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 Indian passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Taiwan is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Taiwanese citizens traveling to India face a different rule: e-visa.
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 2 of 8 destinations are open to Indian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Taiwan
- Capital
- Taipei
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chinese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Yes — Indian citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Taiwan?
The currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar ($). The capital city is Taipei.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Indian 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.