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Taiwan visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Taiwan requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Taiwan visa guide
Checked 7 November 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)
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.
Where Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan
Taiwan has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,000 km
- Embassy of Taiwan in Riga3,119 km
Ausekļa iela 14, LV-1010 Rīga
- 3,562 km
Measured from Tehran, Taiwanese embassies and consulates are closest in Hargeisa, Somalia (3,000 km), Riga, Latvia (3,119 km) and Stockholm, Sweden (3,562 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran is decided by Taiwan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Iran
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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.
Iranian citizens planning a trip to Taiwan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Taiwan
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Taiwan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in Iran. Iranian citizens apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to Iran from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Iran
Taiwanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Taiwan requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Iran?
No. Taiwan has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Hargeisa, Somalia, 3,000 km from Tehran.
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 Iran?
Taiwanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for Taiwan obtained in advance.
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.