Taiwan Passport Ranking 2026

Explore Taiwan passport power with access to 75 visa-free destinations. Ranked #79 globally.

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Taiwan Passport

Rank #79 globally
75
Visa-free destinations
155
Easy Access Countries
136.2
Mobility Score

Global Passport Power Ranking

Visa Requirements for Taiwan Citizens

Detailed visa information for Taiwan passport holders traveling worldwide

Rank Destination Visa Type Duration
#1 United Arab Emirates eVisa 90 days
#2 Spain Visa Free 90 days
#3 Finland Visa Free 90 days
#4 France Visa Free 90 days
#5 Sweden Visa Free 90 days
#6 Belgium Visa Free 90 days
#7 Germany Visa Free 90 days
#8 Italy Visa Free 90 days
#9 Luxembourg Visa Free 90 days
#10 Netherlands Visa Free 90 days
#11 Denmark Visa Free 90 days
#12 Singapore Visa Free 30 days
#13 Austria Visa Free 90 days
#14 Portugal Visa Free 90 days
#15 Norway Visa Free 90 days
#16 Switzerland Visa Free 90 days
#17 Greece Visa Free 90 days
#18 Ireland Visa Free 90 days
#19 Poland Visa Free 90 days
#20 South Korea Visa Free 90 days
#21 Hungary Visa Free 90 days
#22 Croatia Visa Free 90 days
#23 Slovakia Visa Free 90 days
#24 Japan Visa Free 90 days
#25 Czech Republic Visa Free 90 days
#26 Estonia Visa Free 90 days
#27 Australia eTA Required 90 days
#28 New Zealand eTA Required 90 days
#29 Malta Visa Free 90 days
#30 Slovenia Visa Free 90 days
#31 United Kingdom eTA Required 90 days
#32 Canada eTA Required 90 days
#33 Romania Visa Free 90 days
#34 Latvia Visa Free 90 days
#35 Bulgaria Visa Free 90 days
#36 Cyprus Visa Free 90 days
#37 Lithuania Visa Free 90 days
#38 Iceland Visa Free 90 days
#39 Liechtenstein Visa Free 90 days
#40 United States eTA Required 90 days
#41 Malaysia Visa Free 30 days
#42 Monaco Visa Free 90 days
#43 Brazil Visa Required -
#44 Argentina Visa Required -
#45 Chile Visa Free 90 days
#46 Hong Kong Visa Free 30 days
#47 Andorra Visa Free 90 days
#48 Barbados Visa Required -
#49 San Marino Visa Free 90 days
#50 Uruguay Visa Required -
#51 Israel Visa Free 90 days
#52 Brunei Visa on Arrival 30 days
#53 Bahamas eVisa 90 days
#54 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Free 90 days
#55 Mexico Visa Required -
#56 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free 90 days
#57 Peru Visa Free 180 days
#58 Seychelles Visa Free 90 days
#59 Ukraine Visa Required -
#60 Vatican Visa Free 90 days
#61 Antigua and Barbuda Visa Free 30 days
#62 Costa Rica Visa Free 30 days
#63 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Required -
#64 Paraguay Visa Free 90 days
#65 Grenada Visa Required -
#66 Mauritius Visa on Arrival 30 days
#67 Macao Visa Free 90 days
#68 Panama Visa Free 90 days
#69 Saint Lucia Visa Free 42 days
#70 Dominica Visa Free 180 days
#71 Solomon Islands Visa on Arrival 30 days
#72 Serbia Visa Required -
#73 Guatemala Visa Free 90 days
#74 Colombia eVisa 90 days
#75 El Salvador eVisa 90 days
#76 Montenegro Visa Free 90 days
#77 Samoa Visa on Arrival 30 days
#78 Honduras Visa Free 90 days
#80 Tuvalu Visa Free 90 days
#81 Tonga Visa Required -
#82 North Macedonia Visa Free 90 days
#83 Georgia No Admission -
#84 Kiribati Visa Required -
#85 Marshall Islands Visa Free 90 days
#86 Nicaragua Visa Free 90 days
#87 Palau Visa Free 90 days
#88 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free 90 days
#89 Micronesia Visa Free 30 days
#90 Venezuela Visa Required -
#91 Albania Visa Free 90 days
#92 Moldova eVisa 90 days
#93 Russia eVisa 90 days
#94 Turkey eVisa 90 days
#95 Qatar Visa on Arrival 30 days
#96 Timor Leste Visa on Arrival 30 days
#97 South Africa Visa Required -
#98 Kuwait Visa Required -
#99 Belize Visa Free 90 days
#100 Jamaica Visa Required -
#101 Maldives Visa on Arrival 30 days
#102 Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#103 Fiji Visa Free 120 days
#104 Ecuador eVisa 90 days
#105 Vanuatu Visa Free 120 days
#106 Guyana Visa Required -
#107 Kosovo Visa Free 90 days
#108 Bahrain eVisa 90 days
#109 Indonesia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#110 Thailand Visa Free 60 days
#111 Oman Visa on Arrival 30 days
#112 China Visa Free 90 days
#113 Nauru Visa Required -
#114 Belarus Visa Required -
#115 Papua New Guinea eTA Required 90 days
#116 Kazakhstan Visa Required -
#117 Bolivia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#118 Suriname eTA Required 90 days
#119 Botswana eVisa 90 days
#120 Swaziland Visa Free 30 days
#121 Morocco Visa Required -
#122 Lesotho eVisa 90 days
#123 Namibia Visa Required -
#124 Dominican Republic Visa Free 90 days
#125 Mongolia eVisa 90 days
#126 Azerbaijan Visa Required -
#127 Malawi Visa on Arrival 30 days
#128 Philippines Visa Required -
#129 Armenia eVisa 90 days
#130 Ghana Visa on Arrival 30 days
#131 Tunisia Visa Required -
#132 Gambia Visa Free 90 days
#133 Kenya eTA Required 90 days
#134 Kyrgyzstan eVisa 90 days
#135 Tanzania Visa on Arrival 30 days
#136 Cape Verde Visa on Arrival 30 days
#137 India eVisa 90 days
#138 Cuba eVisa 90 days
#139 Zambia eVisa 90 days
#140 Uganda eVisa 90 days
#141 Senegal Visa Required -
#142 Uzbekistan Visa Required -
#143 Rwanda Visa on Arrival 30 days
#144 Sierra Leone eVisa 90 days
#145 Cambodia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#146 Benin eVisa 90 days
#147 Zimbabwe eVisa 90 days
#148 Gabon eVisa 90 days
#149 Tajikistan eVisa 90 days
#150 Ivory Coast eTA Required 90 days
#151 Sao Tome and Principe eVisa 90 days
#152 Algeria Visa Required -
#153 Vietnam eVisa 90 days
#154 Burkina Faso Visa on Arrival 30 days
#155 Togo eVisa 90 days
#156 Guinea eVisa 90 days
#157 Madagascar Visa on Arrival 30 days
#158 Niger Visa Required -
#159 Mauritania Visa on Arrival 30 days
#160 Mali Visa Required -
#161 Equatorial Guinea eVisa 90 days
#162 Mozambique Visa on Arrival 30 days
#163 Bhutan eVisa 90 days
#164 Turkmenistan Visa Required -
#165 Jordan Visa on Arrival 30 days
#166 Egypt Visa on Arrival 30 days
#167 Laos Visa on Arrival 30 days
#168 Angola Visa Required -
#169 Guinea Bissau Visa on Arrival 30 days
#170 Chad Visa Required -
#171 Comoros Visa on Arrival 30 days
#172 Central African Republic Visa Required -
#173 Cameroon eVisa 90 days
#174 Djibouti Visa on Arrival 30 days
#175 Haiti Visa Free 90 days
#176 Congo Visa Required -
#177 Liberia Visa Required -
#178 Burundi Visa on Arrival 30 days
#179 Myanmar eVisa 90 days
#180 Sri Lanka Visa on Arrival 30 days
#181 Nigeria eVisa 90 days
#182 Ethiopia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#183 Nepal Visa on Arrival 30 days
#184 Lebanon Visa Required -
#185 Eritrea Visa Required -
#186 North Korea Visa Required -
#187 DR Congo eVisa 90 days
#188 Libya eVisa 90 days
#189 South Sudan eVisa 90 days
#190 Iran Visa on Arrival 30 days
#191 Sudan Visa Required -
#192 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival 30 days
#193 Palestine Visa Free 90 days
#194 Pakistan Visa Required -
#195 Yemen Visa Required -
#196 Iraq eVisa 90 days
#197 Somalia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#198 Afghanistan Visa Required -
#199 Syria eVisa 90 days

What a Taiwan Passport Means in 2026

The Taiwan passport ranks #79 globally in 2026 with a mobility score of 136.2. Its holders can travel to 75 destinations without a prior visa, while 155 countries offer easy-access arrangements. That covers roughly 78.3% of the world — 43 countries still require a standard visa for Taiwan citizens. This page lists every destination with its current visa type, duration, and requirements, updated continuously.

Top Visa-Free Destinations for Taiwan Passport Holders

#1 United Arab Emirates #2 Spain #3 Finland #4 France #5 Sweden #6 Belgium #7 Germany #8 Italy

Regional Access Breakdown for Taiwan Passport

43
Europe
of 46 total
25
Asia
of 34 total
11
Middle East
of 14 total
38
Africa
of 53 total
25
Americas
of 35 total
11
Oceania
of 14 total

Passports Similar to Taiwan (Rank #79)

These passports have comparable visa-free access to Taiwan. Useful for understanding where your passport stands globally.

Honduras
#78 • 81 destinations
Tuvalu
#80 • 82 destinations
Samoa
#77 • 81 destinations
Tonga
#81 • 82 destinations
Montenegro
#76 • 81 destinations
North Macedonia
#82 • 80 destinations
El Salvador
#75 • 81 destinations
Georgia
#83 • 80 destinations

Taiwan Passport Power: Full Breakdown

The Taiwan passport ranks #79 globally in the 2026 mobility index, granting its holders access to 155 of 198 countries (78.3% of the world) without a prior full visa. Here's the complete breakdown by entry type:

  • Visa-free entry: 75 countries
  • Visa on arrival: 34 countries
  • e-Visa: 37 countries
  • Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 9 countries
  • Full visa required: 43 countries

Where Can Taiwan Passport Holders Travel Visa-Free — by Region

The Taiwan passport unlocks different levels of access across the six world regions. Here's how it performs globally:

  • Europe: 43 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Asia: 25 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Middle East: 11 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Africa: 38 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Americas: 25 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Oceania: 11 countries visa-free or easy access

Top 20 Visa-Free Destinations for Taiwan Passport

The most popular visa-free or easy-access destinations for Taiwan citizens in 2026, ranked by destination passport strength. Click any country to see detailed entry requirements.

United Arab Emirates • 90 days stay Spain • 90 days stay Finland • 90 days stay France • 90 days stay Sweden • 90 days stay Belgium • 90 days stay Germany • 90 days stay Italy • 90 days stay Luxembourg • 90 days stay Netherlands • 90 days stay Denmark • 90 days stay Singapore • 30 days stay Austria • 90 days stay Portugal • 90 days stay Norway • 90 days stay Switzerland • 90 days stay Greece • 90 days stay Ireland • 90 days stay Poland • 90 days stay South Korea • 90 days stay

Fast e-Visa Destinations for Taiwan Citizens

Taiwan passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa to the following popular destinations. Processing usually takes 1–7 business days.

United Arab Emirates • E-VISA Australia • ETA New Zealand • ETA United Kingdom • ETA Canada • ETA United States • ETA Bahamas • E-VISA Colombia • E-VISA El Salvador • E-VISA Moldova • E-VISA

Longest Visa-Free Stays for Taiwan Passport Holders

These destinations grant Taiwan citizens the longest permitted visa-free or easy-access stay durations — ideal for extended trips, digital nomads, and long-term travel.

How Taiwan Compares to Regional Neighbors

Compare Taiwan with other passports from the same region — see who offers the strongest access and what sets Taiwan apart.

Singapore
#12 • 130 destinations
South Korea
#20 • 116 destinations
Japan
#24 • 116 destinations
Malaysia
#41 • 116 destinations
Hong Kong
#46 • 114 destinations
Brunei
#52 • 103 destinations
Macao
#67 • 93 destinations
Georgia
#83 • 80 destinations

Countries Requiring a Full Visa for Taiwan Citizens

Taiwan passport holders must obtain a traditional visa from an embassy or consulate before travelling to the following 42 countries. Always check current requirements with the official embassy.

Brazil Argentina Barbados Uruguay Mexico Ukraine Trinidad and Tobago Grenada Serbia Tonga Kiribati Venezuela South Africa Kuwait Jamaica Guyana Nauru Belarus Kazakhstan Morocco Namibia Azerbaijan Philippines Tunisia Senegal Uzbekistan Algeria Niger Mali Turkmenistan Angola Chad Central African Republic Congo Liberia Lebanon Eritrea North Korea Sudan Pakistan

Processing times typically range from 5–30 business days; expedited services may be available at an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What visa requirements does Taiwan passport holders need to know?

Taiwan passport holders enjoy access to 75 visa-free destinations and 155 countries with easy access policies. This includes visa-free travel, visa-on-arrival options, and electronic travel authorizations (eTA) that can be obtained quickly online.

The Taiwan passport is currently ranked #79 globally, providing excellent travel freedom for its citizens.

How can Taiwan citizens check visa requirements before traveling?

Before traveling, Taiwan citizens should:

  • Check the visa requirements table above for your specific destination
  • Verify current requirements with the destination country's embassy or consulate
  • Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity remaining
  • Check if you need any health certificates or vaccinations
  • Consider travel insurance requirements for your destination

What's the difference between visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa for Taiwan travelers?

Visa-free: Taiwan passport holders can enter without any visa for the specified duration.

Visa-on-arrival: You can obtain a visa upon arriving at the destination country's border or airport.

eVisa: An electronic visa that must be applied for and approved online before traveling.

eTA: Electronic Travel Authorization - a simple online approval required before boarding your flight.

Visa required: A traditional visa must be obtained from an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Can visa requirements change for Taiwan passport holders?

Visa requirements can change frequently. It is recommended to check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Taiwan for the most up-to-date information before traveling.

How strong is the Taiwan passport compared to other passports?

The Taiwan passport ranks #79 globally with a mobility score of 136.2. This ranking is based on:

  • 75 visa-free destinations
  • 34 visa-on-arrival countries
  • 37 eVisa destinations
  • 9 eTA destinations

You can see how Taiwan compares to other countries in our interactive chart above.

How often does Taiwan visa policy for its citizens change?

Visa policies are reviewed regularly. Major changes typically happen after bilateral agreements, elections, or security reviews. We update the Taiwan data at least quarterly from official sources.

In which region does the Taiwan passport grant the strongest access?

Based on current data, the Taiwan passport grants its strongest regional access in Europe with 43 accessible destinations. Review the regional breakdown above for full details.

Can Taiwan passport holders also benefit from a second passport?

Many travellers combine a Taiwan passport with a second citizenship (e.g. EU, Caribbean, or investment-based). A second passport can unlock additional visa-free destinations and reduce travel restrictions. Always verify dual-citizenship rules with Taiwan authorities.

Does visa-free access mean I can work in those countries as a Taiwan citizen?

No. Visa-free entry is strictly for tourism, short business meetings, or transit. A separate work permit or long-stay visa is required to take up employment, study, or reside in any destination.

Are there digital nomad visas available for Taiwan passport holders?

Yes — over 50 countries now offer specific digital nomad visas, many accepting Taiwan citizens. Popular options include Portugal, Estonia, Spain, UAE, Thailand, and Mexico. Requirements usually include proof of remote income and valid health insurance.