Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Taiwan. Fee: USD 50–100 (~USD 50–100). Processing: 5-10 working days for standard Visitor Visa via TECC New Delhi; longer if in-person appearance in Delhi is needed (some applicants with strong travel history can request a biometric/interview waiver by emailing TECC directly…. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
CORRECTED: Taiwan has NO representative office in Bangladesh. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC), New Delhi (India) handles Bangladeshi visa applications instead — confirmed independently by two Bangladesh-focused visa agencies (one states verbatim: 'all Bangladeshi Nationals need to process this visa from their Economic and Cultural Center in New Delhi, Bangkok, Singapore etc.'). Prior DB record's repeated references to a 'TECO Dhaka' are inaccurate. Also corrected: the general tourist eVisa is NOT available to Bangladesh passport holders. Taiwan's official BOCA eVisa-eligibility page (checked live) lists ~20 nationalities eligible for the broad 'holds a valid US/UK/Canada/Australia/Schengen/etc. visa' eVisa route, and Bangladesh is not among them. Bangladesh nationals instead qualify only for a narrow Business-purpose eVisa when recommended by an overseas TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) office. For tourism, Bangladeshi nationals must apply for a standard sticker Visitor Visa at TECC New Delhi: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry, per BOCA's official visa fee table (these amounts match the prior DB figures).
Visa types: Standard Visitor Visa (sticker, via TECC New Delhi - single or multiple entry); Business eVisa (narrow route - only with TAITRA-office recommendation, business purposes only, general tourist eVisa NOT available); Student Visa (Resident Visa, apply via TECC New Delhi after school admission); Work Visa (ARC with Work Permit / Employment Gold Card); Family-based Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Visa validity typically ~90 days from issue to use. Max stay per entry set on arrival, commonly up to 60-90 days, extendable at National Immigration Agency discretion.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: TWD 10,000-50,000 fine + deportation + 1-3 year ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Visa application form at Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Dhaka; Recent photo (45x55mm, white background, last 6 months); Bank statement (last 3 months, USD 2,000+ recommended); Employment certificate; Hotel booking; Return ticket; Travel itinerary; For eVisa eligibility: copy of valid US/UK/Canada/Australia/Schengen/Japan/Korea visa.
Visa types (4)
Visa required for Bangladeshi nationals. Apply at Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Dhaka). Tourist visa: USD 50 (single) / USD 100 (multiple). eVisa available for holders of valid US/UK/Canada/Australia/Schengen/Japan/Korea visa or residence permit.
Taiwan ROC Visitor Visa — Taiwan handles all Bangladeshi visa applications via Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECC). No formal embassy due to One-China policy. Major sectors: semiconductors (TSMC), electronics, machinery.
Taiwan Resident Visa for Study at accredited Taiwanese institutions. NTU (National Taiwan University), NCCU, NCKU, NTHU, NYCU popular for STEM. MOFA Taiwan Scholarship, Huayu Enrichment Scholarship competitive for BD nationals.
Taiwan work routes: Resident Visa for Work (employer-sponsored, salary minimum NTD 47,971/month), Employment Gold Card (4-in-1 visa + ARC + work permit + reentry permit for highly skilled). Taiwan Gold Card targets 8 designated sectors: science/tech, economy, finance, education, culture/arts, sports, law, architecture.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Bangladesh nationals need TECO Dhaka sticker visa; (2) eVisa available ONLY for holders of valid US/UK/CA/AU/Schengen/JP/KR visa or residence permit - commonly misunderstood; (3) Photo specs strict (45x55mm, white bg, last 6 months); (4) Inadequate financial proof (USD 2,000+); (5) For Business: invitation from Taiwanese company; (6) Travel itinerary detail required.
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