🇹🇼 Taiwan visa requirements for Laotian citizens
Laotian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Taiwan — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Entry rules for Laos passport holders
Taiwan requires Laotian visitors to register online for an electronic travel authorization before departure. An eTA is lighter than a visa — approval is usually issued within minutes to hours — but airlines will deny boarding without it, so complete it before heading to the airport.
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 Laotian passport ranks #173 worldwide, opening 48 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (20 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Taiwan is one of them.
In the other direction, Taiwanese citizens traveling to Laos face a different rule: visa on arrival.
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 3 of 8 destinations are open to Laotian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Taiwan
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- Taipei
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chinese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Laotian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Taiwan — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Can Laotian citizens apply online for entry to Taiwan?
Yes. Taiwan offers an online electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Laos passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Taiwan?
The currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar ($). The capital city is Taipei.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: eTA required for Laotian 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.
More of Asia for Laotian passport holders
Going the other way? Laos visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.