Hong Kong
Taiwan
Taiwan visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
Citizens of Hong Kong receive their visa for Taiwan at the border.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tecos.org.hk
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)
Taiwan’s tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Hong Kong
TaiwanHong Kong Visa-free, 30 days Hong Kong visa for citizens of Taiwan
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 Hong Kong 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Hong Kong can stay in Taiwan
No maximum stay in Taiwan is given in the data for citizens of Hong Kong; the border officer sets it on entry.
How citizens of Hong Kong apply
Citizens of Hong Kong receive the visa for Taiwan at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Hong Kong
Taiwanese citizens do not need a visa for Hong Kong: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Taiwan?
Citizens of Hong Kong receive their visa for Taiwan at the border.
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 Hong Kong?
Taiwanese citizens do not need a visa for Hong Kong: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; citizens of Hong Kong need a visa on arrival in Taiwan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.