Taiwan is a destination for city food walks, mountain scenery and lakeside breaks. Taipei and a carefully chosen regional stop make a practical first itinerary.
Know the place. Plan the journey.Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
IraqIQ · Asia
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
IrelandIE · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
IsraelIL · Asia
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ItalyIT · Europe
Conditional exemption — check details
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. The passport must contain an identity-card number.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
JamaicaJM · Americas
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
JapanJP · Asia
Conditional exemption — check details
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Tourism with an ordinary passport only. No paid work. Border admission and other entry conditions still apply. Read all nationality-specific notes on the official page before booking. Exemption limited to passports displaying a personal ID number.
Open the official source → read the passport-specific note → confirm the permitted activity and duration → verify passport validity and supporting documents → check again before departure.
JordanJO · Asia
Visa on arrival
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
KazakhstanKZ · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
KenyaKE · Africa
Travel authorisation required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
KiribatiKI · Oceania
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
KosovoXK · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
KuwaitKW · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
KyrgyzstanKG · Asia
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
LaosLA · Asia
Visa on arrival
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
LatviaLV · Europe
Conditional exemption — check details
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. The passport must contain an identity-card number.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
LebanonLB · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
LesothoLS · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
LiberiaLR · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
LibyaLY · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
LiechtensteinLI · Europe
Conditional exemption — check details
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. The passport must contain an identity-card number.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.
Official entry guidance ↗Enjoy the tower from the city streets or plan a separate observatory visit. Visibility and the visitor experience depend on weather and current admission arrangements.
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Choose a lakeside section for a relaxed walk rather than trying to cover every stop. Check boat or bus connections before committing to a one-way route.
Open official website ↗Ideas to try: beef noodles, dumplings and night-market snacks. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.
Look for oolong tea and bubble tea. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.
Areas to compare: Taipei Main Station, Zhongshan or a metro-connected district. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.
Use Taipei's metro for urban stops and compare rail options for other regions. A lake or mountain stop may require a connecting bus and an earlier return plan.
Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.
Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.
Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.
Explore destination-specific reading and planning tools. Community guides and map services are not immigration authorities.
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Taiwan is listed in Asia. Its ISO travel-directory codes are TW / TWN. The map places Taiwan in its wider geographic setting. The international calling prefix is +886.
Reference facts, not a reviewed travel advisory. Maps are schematic; borders and entry permissions must be checked separately.
Official entry guidance ↗Website screenshot not yet capturedOfficial entry, visa or immigration resource. Start here to find application procedures and check which authority is responsible for your case. The linked website controls its own content; a directory listing is not a visa decision.
Open official website ↗Website screenshot not yet capturedOfficial tourism resource for destination ideas, visitor information and trip planning. Check entry requirements separately with the immigration or consular authority.
Open official website ↗Choose your passport and adjust both arrival and departure dates. Residence, purpose and document type can change the result. The country list above is only a starting point.