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Taiwan visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Visa required

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.

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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan

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

Measured from Colombo, Taiwanese embassies and consulates are closest in Yangon, Myanmar (2,083 km), Hargeisa, Somalia (3,949 km) and Surabaya, Indonesia (3,975 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka is decided by Taiwan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

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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.

Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Taiwan

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

How Sri Lankan citizens apply

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

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

Taiwanese citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.

Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Sri Lanka?

No. Taiwan has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Taiwanese consulate is in Yangon, Myanmar, 2,083 km from Colombo.

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 Sri Lanka?

Taiwanese citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?

No; Sri Lankan 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.