Visa Information

International participants are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa before traveling to Taiwan. Visa requirements vary depending on nationality. Please check the latest visa regulations before traveling to Taiwan.

Registered participants who require a visa may request an official invitation letter from the conference organizers.

Invitation letters will be issued only after registration and payment have been completed.

Taiwan Visa Requirements

1. Visa Requirements

Category	Eligible Passport Holders	Duration of Stay	Important Notes
Visa-Exempt Entry	Passport holders from 65 visa-exempt countries and jurisdictions are eligible for visa-free entry to Taiwan (including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., EU member states, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and more). For the complete list of eligible countries and visa-exempt durations, please refer to the BOCA Visa-Exempt Entry Group.	14 to 90 days (Depends on nationality)	Passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry. No prior application is required; Eligible travelers may enter Taiwan without obtaining a visa in advance.
eVisa (Electronic Visa)	Specific nationalities eligible for eVisa (e.g., Turkey, Saudi Arabia).	Up to 30 days (Single entry only)
Regular Visitor Visa	Holders of passports who do not qualify for either Visa-Exempt Entry or eVisa.	Duration of stay and visa validity are determined by the issuing authority.

2. Visa Fee

Visa Type	Non-U.S. Passports	U.S. Passports	Important Notes
Single-Entry Visitor Visa	US$ 50	US$ 185	Recommended if you only plan to enter Taiwan once for the conference.
Multiple-Entry Visitor Visa	US$ 100	US$ 185	Recommended if you plan to travel in and out of Taiwan multiple times in the near future.
eVisa (Single Entry)	NT$ 1,600 (additional credit card transaction fee NT$46) (Approx. US$ 50，additional credit card transaction fee US$ 1.5)	N/A (U.S. citizens enjoy visa-exempt entry)

Optional & Additional Fees

Expedited Service (Rush Handling Fee):

If you need your regular visa processed urgently, an additional charge of 50% of the standard visa fee will be applied. (Please note: Expedited service is NOT available for eVisa applications).

Special Handling Fee (US$ 24 / NT$ 800):

Visa fees for applications submitted upon arrival at ports of entry into Taiwan, or submitted for converting to other visas inside Taiwan.

Important Reminder:

Non-Refundable: Once the application is submitted, all visa fees (including credit card transaction fees) are non-refundable, regardless of whether the visa is granted or denied.
Reciprocal Exemptions: Citizens of certain countries that have reciprocal agreements with Taiwan may be exempt from visa fees. Please check with your local Taiwan Overseas Mission to confirm if you qualify for a fee waiver.
Fees may vary depending on nationality and application location.

3. Useful Links

Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) Official Website. BOCA Visa-Exempt Entry Group Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa Portal Visitor Visa Application Information Standard Fees for Taiwan (ROC) Visas in Foreign Passports Taiwan Embassies and Missions Abroad