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Do Taiwan citizens need a visa for Canada?

e-Visa / ETA

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

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Taiwan → Canada
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Taiwan vs Canada: passport comparison

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2

Canada

117

visa-free countries

Global rank: #32 · mobility 167.2
72

countries both Taiwan and Canada can enter visa-free together

Taiwan + Canada: passport compatibility

70%

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

Where Taiwan and Canada travel together — by entry type:

72 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
60 access differs

Where Taiwan and Canada 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 (72)

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

Only Taiwan is visa-free (3)

Canada: how many Taiwan applications are not approved

IRCC publishes how many applications were processed and how many approved. The gap covers refusals and withdrawals together — Canada does not report refusals separately.

14.2%
of applications from Taiwan citizens were not approved in 2025
-20.0 pp below the all-country median (34.2%) — approved more often
+1.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 12.4%, now 14.2%
7,885applications processed in the year
6,765of them approved
#123strictest of 133 countries

Two caveats without which the figure misleads. First, it covers all temporary residents — visits, study and work together — whereas for the US we show B-1/B-2 visas and for the UK visitor visas. Second, IRCC does not break out refusals, so the gap between processed and approved also includes withdrawn applications. This rate is not comparable with the US or UK figures. Source: IRCC open data  ·  methodology →

How the entry rule changed: Taiwan → Canada

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

1passports gained easier entry to Canada
0passports saw Canada tighten its rules
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 →

Canada: good to know

Ottawa

Capital

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Taiwan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Canada

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 Canada?
Taiwan citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Canada — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Taiwan or Canada?
The Canada passport is stronger: 117 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Taiwan #79, Canada #32.
Where can Taiwan and Canada citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 72 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Canada?
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 Canada?
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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