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India passport holders: Single entry for Taiwan. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 5-10 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Taiwan offers conditional visa-exemption for Indians with valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa (used at least once) — 14-day visa-free entry. Otherwise eVisa: USD 50 (~INR 4,750). Apply via TECO Delhi/Chennai (Taiwan has no formal mission in India but TECO acts as representative).
Visa types: Conditional visa-exemption (14 days, with valid US/UK/CA/Schengen visa); Visitor Visa (Single/Multi-entry, 30-90 days); eVisa (specific categories); Tourist Visa; Business Visa; Employment Gold Card (popular for Indian skilled tech professionals); Student Visa; Resident Visa; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 14 days (conditional exemption) / 30-90 days (Tourist). Gold Card: 1-3 years.
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); For conditional visa-exemption: copy of valid US/UK/CA/Schengen visa; Application form; 35x45mm photo (Taiwan-spec); Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Employment letter; Aadhaar + PAN; For Gold Card: high salary proof (NTD 160K+/month) + Indian work experience.
Visa types (1)
Taiwan offers conditional visa-exemption for Indians with valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa (used at least once) — 14-day visa-free entry. Otherwise eVisa: USD 50 (~INR 4,750). Apply via TECO Delhi/Chennai (Taiwan has no formal mission in India but TECO acts as representative).
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Conditional exemption requires qualifying visa USED at least once; (2) Document fraud — fake bank statements flagged; (3) Past Taiwan overstays; (4) Single male/female applicants face brief questioning; (5) Document apostille from India MEA + Taiwan-MOFA verification gaps; (6) Cross-strait political sensitivity for some applicants; (7) Indian IT professionals well-received under Gold Card.
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