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3. Entering
Taiwan
When entering Taiwan, you are allowed to bring in up to NT$6000
worth of personal merchandise. You can also bring in up to US$5000
in gold or silver. If you enter the country with more than this
amount, it can be held by customs until your departure.
When you enter Taiwan, you must declare all foreign currency. When
you leave, a maximum of US$5000 in cash can be taken out, unless
you declared a higher amount coming in.
Guns and ammunition are prohibited, as are narcotics. Drug laws
are not light, and they are enforced.
If you have been in a country where yellow fever is present, you
will need to get a vaccination before entering Taiwan.
Be sure to carefully read all the customs regulations before making
your trip.
4. Visas and Residence Permits
Citizens of the following countries are eligible for visa-exampt entry: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands , New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. and U.S.A.
The requirements are:
1.a passport valid for at least six months (unless otherwise stipulated by treaty or agreement)
2.a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure.
3.no criminal record.
For those from Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, they are eligible for landing visas.
The requirements are:
1.a passport valid for at least six months.
2.a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure.
3.fill out an application form with two photos.
4.visa fee of NT$ 1,200 (citizens of countries with reciprocal agreements shall be issued visas gratis) plus a handling fee of NT$ 800; For U.S. citizens: Visa application fee of NT$3,600 plus a handling fee of NT$800.
5.no criminal record.
If you do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa upon arrival, you can apply for a visa in advance at one of the ROC Representative Offices abroad. Don't forget to call and ask ahead of time exactly what documents you will need to process your visa - requirements vary according to person and place. Generally speaking, you will at least need a valid passport and two recent passport-standard photographs of yourself.
Tourist visas are granted for varying periods of time, depending on the circumstance, but are usually for either 30 days or 60 days. In some circumstances, for instance if you are studying Chinese, music or art at a registered school, tourist visas can be extended twice for a maximum of 180 days.
Multiple-entry visas are granted in some cases, for instance for people whose business takes them to Taiwan periodically.
An Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) is given to non-ROC nationals that have legally qualified for long-term stay in Taiwan. If you're coming to Taiwan for formal study, work, or are the spouse or dependent of an ROC citizen wanting to live in Taiwan with your relative, you'll need to apply for an ARC.
If you qualify for residence while outside the ROC, you will first be given an entry visa. Then when you have arrived in Taiwan, you can finish processing your ARC.
For detailed regulation of Visa, please visit the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
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