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Taiwan visa for Chinese citizens

Visa required

Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Taiwan visa?

Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose

Key facts

Maximum stay
14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
Fee
US$50

Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)

All visa types for Taiwan

For the tourist visa, Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.

Where Chinese citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan

Taiwan has no embassy or consulate in China on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Taiwanese missions to Beijing are in Busan, South Korea (1,235 km from Beijing), Hong Kong (1,971 km) and Yangon, Myanmar (3,227 km). Taiwan sets which of its missions takes applications from China; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to China

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Travel advice for Taiwan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from China to Taiwan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Chinese citizens can stay in Taiwan

How long Chinese citizens may stay in Taiwan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Chinese citizens apply

Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in China. Chinese citizens apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to China from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to China

Taiwanese citizens do not need a visa to travel to China.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Taiwan in China?

No. Taiwan has no embassy in China. The nearest Taiwanese consulate is in Busan, South Korea, 1,235 km from Beijing.

How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?

Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for China?

Taiwanese citizens do not need a visa to travel to China.

Can Chinese citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?

No; Chinese citizens need a visa for Taiwan obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.