Taiwan
United States
United States visa for Taiwanese citizens
Entry requirement
Taiwanese citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Taiwan
United States has no embassy or consulate in Taiwan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
US visas issued to citizens of Taiwan
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 8,337 | 8,762 |
| Student (F, M) | 7,785 | 6,381 |
| Exchange (J) | 3,175 | 2,872 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 8,129 | 8,525 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 3,028 | 3,648 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 19 | 26 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 105 | 55 |
| Total | 30,578 | 30,269 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 5.2% | 9.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 30,269 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Taiwan, the 44th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 29%, work and treaty visas 28% and student visas 21%. The total was about the same in fiscal year 2024.
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Taiwan received 9,726, 8% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 9.4% for citizens of Taiwan in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 5.2%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Taiwan anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Taiwan.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Taiwan
United StatesTaiwan Visa-free, 90 days Taiwan visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 Taiwan to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Taiwanese citizens can stay in the United States
Taiwanese citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Taiwanese citizens apply
Taiwanese citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Taiwanese citizens
Mexico requires Taiwanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Taiwan
US citizens do not need a visa for Taiwan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Taiwanese citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Taiwanese citizens stay in the United States?
Taiwanese citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
US citizens do not need a visa for Taiwan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Taiwanese citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Taiwanese citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.