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Taiwan visa for Somali citizens

Visa required

Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at roc-taiwan.org

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.

Taiwanese missions in Somalia

Taiwan has 1 mission in Somalia, with its embassy in Hargeisa.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Somalia

TaiwanSomalia e-Visa Somalia 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.

Somali 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 Somali citizens can stay in Taiwan

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

How Somali citizens apply

In Somalia, applications go to the Taiwanese embassy in Hargeisa, or to a visa centre acting for Taiwan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Taiwan.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Somalia

Taiwanese citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.

Where is the Taiwanese embassy in Somalia?

The Taiwanese embassy in Somalia is in Hargeisa.

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 Somalia?

Taiwanese citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.

Can Somali citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?

No; Somali 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.