South Africa
Taiwan
Taiwan visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel.
- 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)
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 South African citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan
Taiwan has no embassy or consulate in South Africa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Taiwan in Mbabane303 km
Makhosikhosi Street, Mbabane
- 3,706 km
- 4,285 km
The nearest Taiwanese missions to Pretoria are in Mbabane, Eswatini (303 km from Pretoria), São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe (3,706 km) and Hargeisa, Somalia (4,285 km). Taiwan sets which of its missions takes applications from South Africa; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to South Africa
TaiwanSouth Africa Visa required South Africa 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.
Before travelling from South Africa to Taiwan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 South African citizens can stay in Taiwan
How long South African citizens may stay in Taiwan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in South Africa. South African citizens apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to South Africa from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires Taiwanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Taiwan.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
South African citizens need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Taiwan in South Africa?
No. Taiwan has no embassy in South Africa. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Mbabane, Eswatini, 303 km from Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
South Africa requires Taiwanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; South African 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.