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Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

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

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United Arab Emirates vs Taiwan: passport comparison

United Arab Emirates

128

visa-free countries

Global rank: #1 · mobility 172.7

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2
70

countries both United Arab Emirates and Taiwan can enter visa-free together

United Arab Emirates + Taiwan: passport compatibility

61%

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

Where United Arab Emirates and Taiwan travel together — by entry type:

70 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
9 both need a visa
77 access differs

Where United Arab Emirates and Taiwan 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 (70)

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

Only Taiwan is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: United Arab Emirates → Taiwan

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

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

3rule changes for the United Arab Emirates passport, 3 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 →

Taiwan: good to know

Taipei

Capital

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Currency

Taipei Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+886

Calling code

Where else United Arab Emirates goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Taiwan

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 United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
United Arab Emirates citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Taiwan — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
The United Arab Emirates passport is stronger: 128 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: United Arab Emirates #1, Taiwan #79.
Where can United Arab Emirates and Taiwan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 70 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Taiwan?
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 United Arab Emirates and Taiwan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

United Arab Emirates passport ranking

Where else the United Arab Emirates passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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