Taiwan Visa-Exempt Entry: How To Count 14, 30, and 90-Day Visitor Stays

Checked against Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs sources on October 2, 2026.

Taiwan visa-exempt entry is simple until you need to count the days. The allowed stay depends on the passport you use, and BOCA counts the stay from the day after arrival.

Short answer: record your passport nationality, arrival date, visa-exempt duration category, online arrival-card submission, latest departure date, and actual exit date as separate fields. Taiwan's BOCA page lists visa-exempt stay categories of up to 90 days, 30 days, and 14 days. It says the duration starts from the day after arrival and is not extendable, with a specific extension note for Canadian and UK passport holders.

Jetseen helps you track days - always consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Which Taiwan visa-exempt duration applies?

BOCA groups visa-exempt entry by passport nationality. The page lists countries and territories under three broad stay lengths:

Do not copy a friend's stay length unless you hold the same passport and the same current BOCA rule applies. The passport matters.

If you have more than one passport, save the one you used for the trip. That is the document tied to the visa-exempt entry record.

When does Taiwan start counting the stay?

BOCA says the duration of stay starts from the day after arrival.

That detail is easy to miss. If you land on October 10, your day-count record should show:

Use the BOCA rule and your own entry record together. A private tracker should not replace the official entry record, but it can keep the dates visible.

What should you check before relying on visa exemption?

BOCA lists several conditions for visa-exempt entry.

Before you travel, keep records for:

• passport nationality
• passport type
• passport expiry date
• return or onward ticket
• onward visa, if needed for the next destination
• accommodation proof, host contact, or funds proof if BOCA lists those for your passport category
• BOCA page checked and check date

BOCA says visa-exempt entry generally applies to formal passports, and that a passport should have at least six months of remaining validity as of entry. The page also lists exceptions for some passports, including U.S. and Japanese passports valid for the intended period of stay.

That is why the safest record is the actual BOCA page checked close to the trip, not an old screenshot from a travel forum.

What about the online arrival card?

BOCA says travelers should complete the online immigration arrival card within seven days before arriving in Taiwan.

For your own file, save:

• arrival-card submission date
• passport used
• arrival flight or vessel
• Taiwan address or accommodation record
• confirmation record, if one is provided

Keep the arrival card separate from the day count. It is part of the entry process. Your entry and exit dates are the day-count record.

Are visa-exempt stays extendable?

BOCA says the duration of stay is not extendable, and foreign visitors must depart by the end of the duration.

There is a narrow BOCA note for Canadian and UK passport holders. BOCA says they are eligible for 90-day visa-exempt entry and may apply for an extension up to 180 days under a separate notice.

That does not make every visa-exempt stay extendable. If you hold a Canadian or UK passport and plan to rely on that note, check the linked BOCA notice and keep the extension application record separate from the original visa-exempt entry.

For everyone else, the safer tracker setup is simple:

What should you avoid assuming?

Avoid these shortcuts:

• "Taiwan always gives everyone 90 days."
• "The day I arrive is day one."
• "Visa-exempt entry means I can work."
• "The arrival card is the same as permission to stay."
• "Jetseen can decide whether I qualify."

BOCA's page is the source for the visa-exempt entry rule. Immigration officers at ports of entry can still determine whether a traveler is otherwise ineligible.

How to track Taiwan visa-exempt entry in Jetseen

Use Jetseen for the trip timeline and your own records:

Jetseen does not apply for Taiwan visas, verify BOCA status, decide entry eligibility, or provide tax, legal, or immigration advice.

Taiwan pre-travel checklist

Before travel, save:

• passport nationality and expiry date
• BOCA visa-exempt page checked and check date
• visa-exempt duration category
• return or onward ticket
• accommodation or host record
• online arrival-card submission record
• planned arrival and departure dates

After travel, add the actual entry and exit dates. Those are the dates your future self will need.

References

1. 1Taiwan Bureau of Consular AffairsVisa-Exempt Entry
2. 2National Immigration AgencyOnline immigration arrival card
3. 3National Immigration Agency: Online immigration arrival card Keep the BOCA rule beside the trip record Use BOCA for visa-exempt entry rules. Use Jetseen to keep the passport, arrival date, departure reminder, exit date, notes, and CSV travel record organized.Try Jetseen Free for 14 Days