Taiwan Entry Permit Application Guide 2024: Online Visa/Landing Visa Application Tutorial! With Links + Steps + Time

Common Websites and Contact Phone Numbers

Online Application System (Online System) "Check Application Results" Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Hong Kong Tel: (852)2887-5011 Entry Permit (including "Overseas Persons Online Application System" (Online System) and "Temporary Stay Permission" (E-visa)) Tel: (852) 2525-8316

Taiwan Entry Permit Application 2024: Online application for Taiwan visa (e-visa) temporary stay permit (only applicable to holders of Hong Kong, Macau Special Administrative Region passports or BNO passports, not applicable to holders of other passports or nationalities), no over-the-counter or mail applications accepted.

(Network Signature) Temporary Stay Permit: 1. Eligibility Requirements

1. Permanent residents born in Hong Kong or Macau. 2. Persons not born in Hong Kong or Macau, who entered Taiwan after 1983 with the status of permanent resident of Hong Kong and Macau. 3. Holders of a valid entry permit for Taiwan issued to residents of Hong Kong and Macau (entry permit).

(Network Signature) Temporary Stay Permit Application: 2. Application Requirements/Documents Required

Those who meet one of the eligibility criteria can log in to the National Immigration Agency (NIA) website to apply for a Taiwan entry permit online.
Applicants should input their passport information accurately into the online system, using a valid Hong Kong or Macau SAR passport or a BNO passport with validity of 3 months or more.
Document options: (1) General single-entry/exit permit, (2) "Cruise Ship Once Twice Permit (Second entry limited to cruise ship)."
After approval, please click on "Check Application Results" to print the "Application Approval Form for Online Visa Application by Hong Kong and Macau Residents" (including Entry Registration Form), along with a valid Hong Kong, Macau SAR passport or BNO passport, a copy of your identity card, and return tickets. Please enter/exit Taiwan once within 3 months from the date of approval, staying for a maximum of 30 days each time, without extension.
*The "Application Approval Form for Online Visa Application by Hong Kong and Macau Residents" has an entry registration function. Please sign on the registration form before entering Taiwan.*
There are no fees associated with this application.

Temporary Stay Permission: 3. Notes

If the online application is approved, you can withdraw and reapply once if there are any errors in the information provided.
If your application is rejected online, please apply through the "Overseas Persons Online Application System" on the website.
Please print using A4 white blank paper format, no recycled paper allowed.
If you are applying for a 2-entry visa by cruise ship (the first entry can be by any means of transportation, including plane or cruise ship, but the second entry must be by cruise ship), please fill in the scheduled arrival and departure flight/cruise number. Please inquire about the flight/cruise number from the shipping company (English and numbers).

Second, Taiwan Entry Permit Application 2024: Hong Kong and Macau Residents Online Apply for Exit and Entry Permits (Suitable for first-time applicants who were not born in Hong Kong or Macau, or those staying in Taiwan for more than 30 days, or applying for multiple permits.)

Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Region passport holders or BNO passport holders with a Home Return Permit (for those born on the mainland), who do not hold passports of other countries, must apply for an Entry Permit through the online application system (online system) for overseas individuals.
Through the online system, fill out the application form, upload passport-sized photos and required documents. The processing time is 5 working days (excluding submission date, public holidays, supplementary document requests, and time spent coordinating with other agencies). However, if your application requires supplementary documents, revision of application information, or an interview at the overseas representative office, the processing time will be recalculated. To avoid affecting your travel plans, please book your flight (or ship) tickets and arrange your itinerary after receiving entry permission.
After approval, you can pay with a credit card through the system and print out a color copy of the Entry Permit. Application website: Online application system for overseas individuals (online system).

Applicants born outside of Hong Kong and Macau for the first time: 1. Eligibility Requirements

Hong Kong permanent residents who hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport (or a British BNO passport) and a homecoming permit (applicable to those born in mainland China), and do not hold any other country's passports.

Applicants born outside of Hong Kong and Macau for the first time: 2. Required Documents

A passport-sized photo (4.5 cm high x 3.5 cm wide) taken within the last two years, with a close-up of the head and shoulders, covering 70~80% of the photograph area, on a white background in color. It is recommended to have your photo taken at a photo studio according to the specifications, obtaining a photo disc or electronic file, and uploading the electronic file; or scanning the photo, with the file format being JPG or JPEG, and the photo file size being within 512KB.
Front and back copies of Hong Kong or Macau permanent residency ID card, valid for more than 3 months' Hong Kong or Macau passport, and return permit (applicable to those born in mainland China) front and back copies.
Permit Fees: Single Entry/Exit Permit: NT$600; Multiple Entries/Exits within One Year Permit: NT$1000; Multiple Entries/Exits within Three Years Permit: NT$2000. Payment must be completed online within two months of approval, otherwise reapplication is required.

For first-time applicants not born in Hong Kong or Macau: 3. Notes

1. Those with foreign passports, please apply for entry to Taiwan as a foreigner and call (852)2887-5011 for inquiries. 2. According to Article 4 of the "Hong Kong and Macau Relations Order": A Hong Kong resident refers to an individual who holds permanent residency in Hong Kong and does not possess a British National (Overseas) passport or a Hong Kong passport, as well as any other travel document besides these. For those born overseas, please provide a copy of their first travel document to Hong Kong (including the entry stamp date) . If you arrive in Hong Kong with a foreign passport, please provide copies of documents proving renunciation of that country's citizenship and a certificate joining Chinese nationality, etc., to prove that you do not hold any foreign nationality. 3. Mainland-born individuals who lack a household registration permit (hukou) but still hold a mainland passport must apply for entry to Taiwan as a resident of the mainland region.

Visa on Arrival (for a stay in Taiwan of no more than 30 days)

Landing Visa (for stays in Taiwan not exceeding 30 days): 1. Eligibility Requirements

Permanent residents born in Hong Kong or Macau.
Non-Hong Kong, non-Macau residents who entered Taiwan after 1983 with a Hong Kong or Macau permanent resident status.
Holders of a valid Entry Permit for the Area of Taiwan issued to Hong Kong and Macau Residents.

Landing Visa (staying in Taiwan for no more than 30 days): Application Requirements/Documents to be Submitted

Applicants who meet one of the qualifications shall bring the following documents to apply for "Temporary Stay" with the "Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior" upon arrival at major airports and seaports in Taiwan: 1. Fill out the "Application Form for Temporary Stay in Taiwan Area." 2. Valid travel document, proof of previous permission to enter Taiwan (old Taiwan resident permit with entry stamp), or Hong Kong, Macau Special Administrative Region passport or BNO passport, with place of birth listed as Hong Kong or Macau. 3. A valid Hong Kong, Macau Special Administrative Region passport or BNO passport with a validity period of 3 months or more. 4. Round-trip flight or ship tickets booked within 30 days for departure. 5. Fee: NT$300.

Notes:

Non-Hong Kong and Macau residents must bring their original Taiwan entry permit for airline verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions: 1. The Difference Between "Temporary Stay Permit (Online Application)" and "Overseas Individuals Online Application System" (Online System)

**Q1: What are the differences between the "Temporary Stay Permit (Online)" and the "Overseas Persons Online Application System" (Online System)? How should Hong Kong/Macau residents choose the appropriate application platform?** **A1:** 1. The "Temporary Stay Permit (Online)," or "Online," is only applicable to individuals born in Hong Kong or Macau, and those who were born outside of Hong Kong or Macau but entered Taiwan as permanent residents of Hong Kong or Macau after 1983. It applies to individuals staying in Taiwan for no more than 30 days with a Hong Kong/Macau Special Administrative Region passport or a BNO passport as a Hong Kong/Macau permanent resident (without a foreign passport or Mainland Chinese passport). 2. The "Overseas Persons Online Application System," or "Online System," is suitable for first-time applicants who were not born in Hong Kong or Macau, or those staying in Taiwan for more than 30 days, or applying multiple times. 3. Mainland residents residing in Hong Kong who hold a Hong Kong resident identity card (not permanent) and have a Mainland Chinese passport as well as a travel permit for Hong Kong and Macau or a Hong Kong visa identification booklet ("DI") are currently not eligible to apply. **Q2: Was the landing visa simultaneously opened on February 20, 2023?** **A2:** Yes, but it is recommended that you apply for "Online" or through the "Online System" for an entry and exit permit beforehand. This will make your entry smoother and avoid spending time waiting to apply in Taiwan and incurring additional fees (NT$300) for applying for a temporary entry stay permit, or being denied entry due to not meeting the application requirements. **Q3: Previously, I entered Taiwan using a foreign passport (such as an Australian passport), but it has now expired. Can I use a Special Administrative Region passport to enter?** **A3:** No. Your identity as a foreigner is already recorded in your entry information, and you will have to enter Taiwan under that status from now on. If you wish to later enter Taiwan using a Hong Kong/Macau Special Administrative Region passport, you must provide proof of renunciation of that nationality before applying for an Entry Permit (through the Online System). **Q4: Previously, I entered Taiwan using a Special Administrative Region passport or a BNO passport, but it has now expired. Can I use a foreign passport (such as an Australian passport) to enter?** **A4:** Yes, but you will have to enter Taiwan as a foreigner from then on. **Q5: If I have questions about Entry Permits, visas, etc., who should I contact?** **A5:** 1. Entry Permits (including the "Overseas Persons Online Application System" (Online System) and "Temporary Stay Permit" (Online)): Phone: (852) 2525-8316 2. Visas (with a foreign passport): Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Hong Kong), Phone: (852) 2887-5011 3. Macau Office, Phone: (853) 2830-6289

Frequently Asked Questions: 2. Was the landing visa opened simultaneously on February 20, 2023?

A2: Yes, but it is recommended to apply for "online entry permit" or through the "online system" first. Entry will be smoother, avoiding time spent waiting for application and additional fees (NT$300) for applying for a temporary landing permission upon arrival, or being denied entry due to ineligible application.

Common Questions: 3. I previously entered Taiwan with a foreign passport (such as an Australian passport), but it is now expired. Can I use a special administrative region passport to enter Taiwan now?

A3: No. Because your entry information has recorded your identity as a foreigner, you will need to enter Taiwan as a foreigner in the future. If you wish to enter Taiwan with a Hong Kong/Macao Special Administrative Region passport in the future, you must provide proof of renouncing your nationality before applying for an Entry Permit (online system application for stay).

FAQ: 4. I previously entered Taiwan with a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport or BNO passport, but they have now expired. Can I now use a foreign passport (such as an Australian passport) to enter Taiwan?

A4: Yes, but you will have to enter Taiwan under an alien status afterwards.

Frequently Asked Questions: 5. For inquiries regarding entry permits, visas, and related matters, which department should I contact?

A5:
1. Entry Permit (including "Online Application System for Foreign Nationals" (online system) and "Temporary Stay Permit" (Visa on Arrival)) — Phone: (852) 2525-8316
2. Visa (holding a foreign passport): Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Hong Kong) Phone: (852)2887-5011
3. Macau Office, Phone: (853)2830-6289

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