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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Taiwan citizens need a visa for Australia?

e-Visa / ETA

Taiwan citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Australia — applied for online before departure.

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Taiwan vs Australia: passport comparison

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2

Australia

112

visa-free countries

Global rank: #27 · mobility 168
71

countries both Taiwan and Australia can enter visa-free together

Taiwan + Australia: passport compatibility

70%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Taiwan and Australia travel together — by entry type:

71 both visa-free
29 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
59 access differs

Where Taiwan and Australia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (71)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Taiwan is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Taiwan → Australia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Taiwan → Australia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Taiwan passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Australia: good to know

Canberra

Capital

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Currency

Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10)

Time zone

+61

Calling code

I

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Taiwan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Australia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Taiwan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Taiwan citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Australia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Taiwan or Australia?
The Australia passport is stronger: 112 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Taiwan #79, Australia #27.
Where can Taiwan and Australia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 71 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Australia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Taiwan and Australia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Taiwan passport ranking

Where else the Taiwan passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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