Can I visit Taiwan with a Chinese visa?

Hi There,

Every country has its own policy for the visa, it might be different for all the countries. As every country has different visa policies for the visa, you cannot visit Taiwan with a Chinese Visa as Taiwan has its own visa policies.

To visit Taiwan, you need to apply for Taiwan Visa. So, in order to apply for Taiwan Visa, you should clear with the types & requirements of Taiwan visa. Before applying for a Taiwan visa, you need to decide the purpose of your visit to Taiwan and then apply for the visa accordingly.

Types of Taiwan Visa
Depending on the purpose of the visit, there are following types of visa-

• Taiwan Tourist Visa:
  Taiwan Tourist Visa is a type of short-term visa. This visa is required by the people whose purpose is to enjoy the holidays or to meet their family/friends.

• Taiwan Business Visa:
  Taiwan Business Visa is required by the person who visits the country to perform business activities. It includes Business Meetings, to expand or implement business, as long as the main goal is to perform some professional activities.

Taiwan Visa Requirements
In order to apply for Taiwan visa, you should know the documents required for Taiwan Visa-

• Original Passport with 06 months validity & Old passport (if any).
• 2 Photographs with a white background.
• Covering letter mentioning the details of the traveler.
• Hotel Accommodation.
• Day-to-day itinerary.
• Confirmed Air Tickets.
• Professional Documents (Bank Statements, Leave Letter, Company Registration Proof)

Visa Processing Time
Generally, after submitting the documents, your visa will get processed in 7 - 8 working days. It may be delayed if there are lots of applications to process at the center.

Some countries require a visa so foreigners can visit them without encountering problems. If you, for example, have a Chinese visa and will be visiting Taiwan too, your Chinese visa will not be accepted in Taiwan. It is because Taiwan has its own visa for their visitors. Not to worry, for you can apply for a Taiwan visa at the airport or online.

You must present your passport, return ticket, a passport size photo, hotel reservation or your host's address, invitation letter, and bank statement. This is a standard procedure for tourists will not be staying in the country for more than 90 days for security purposes. Taiwan also offers visa-free visits to some countries and if your country is on this list, you can visit there anytime.

You cannot visit Taiwan on a Chinese visa. Taiwan has its own set of rules and laws regarding visa requirements, and if you are from certain areas, you must have a visa beforehand or an eVisa. Everyone entering Taiwan must have at least 6 months left on their passport, except visitors from Japan and the United States.

People from these countries only need 2. To give an idea, virtually all of the continent of Africa must file for and obtain a visa, and several South American residents must do the same. Chinese and Russians absolutely must have a visa before entering the country and there are a few areas from which an entry and exit permit is required.