Taiwan Visa: How Many Countries Can You Visit - Detailed Guide

Taiwan, with its natural beauty, rich culture, and unique cuisine, is a dream destination for many travelers. However, a question that many people are interested in when holding a Taiwan visa is: How many countries can you visit with a Taiwan visa?? This article will provide detailed information about the usability of a Taiwan visa for entering other countries, related visa exemption conditions, and important notes to help you plan an effective trip.

Does a Taiwan visa help with visa exemptions in other countries?

Unlike the visas of some developed countries such as the USA, Japan, South Korea, or Schengen countries, the Taiwan visa does not directly exempt you from visa requirements for entering other countries. However, if you hold a valid Taiwan visa (or Taiwan residence permit) or one that has expired within the last 10 years, you can use it to meet the conditional visa exemption requirements when entering Taiwan itself, according to the policy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. This applies to Vietnamese citizens and some other Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and India.

Specifically, the Taiwan visa (excluding FL work visa, P resident visa, or other X visas) can be one of the supporting documents to apply for a Taiwan e-visa or visa exemption entry permit, with a maximum stay of 14 days in Taiwan. However, it does not have direct visa exemption value for other countries.

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Countries that exempt visas for Vietnamese citizens

Although the Taiwan visa does not help you exempt visas in other countries, Vietnamese citizens can enter some countries without a visa or with simple conditions. Below is a list of countries and territories that exempt visas for Vietnamese people (updated until 2025), helping you plan to combine your trip to Taiwan with other destinations:

• Brunei: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 14 days.
• Cambodia: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days.
• Indonesia: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days (no extension).
• Laos: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days.
• Malaysia: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days.
• Myanmar: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 14 days.
• Philippines: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 21 days (requires a passport valid for 6 months and a return ticket).
• Singapore: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days (requires a return ticket or onward ticket).
• Thailand: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days.
• Kyrgyzstan: Visa exempt, no limit on stay duration.
• Panama: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 180 days.
• Ecuador: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 90 days.
• Haiti: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 90 days.
• Turks and Caicos: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days (requires a return ticket).
• Dominican Republic: Visa exempt, maximum stay of 30 days.
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Visa exempt, no limit on stay duration.
• Phu Quoc (Vietnam): Foreigners, including Taiwanese, are exempt from visas for up to 30 days if entering directly into Phu Quoc without passing through other areas of Vietnam.

Note: Even though you are exempt from a visa, you still need to prepare a return flight ticket, hotel booking confirmation, and comply with the entry regulations of the host country (e.g., no carrying prohibited items, dressing appropriately).

Combine Taiwan visa with other visas to travel to multiple countries.

Although the Taiwan visa does not directly exempt visas for other countries, if you hold a valid visa or one that has expired within the last 10 years from countries such as the USA, Canada, the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, or Schengen, you can take advantage of it to apply for a Taiwan e-visa (conditional visa exemption, 14-day stay). This makes it easier for you to combine your trip to Taiwan with other destinations in the Asia region or internationally.

For example, you can:

• Travel to Taiwan and South Korea: If you have a valid South Korean visa, you can apply for a Taiwan e-visa and plan to visit both countries in one trip. Note: From September 2023, South Korean and Japanese visas can no longer be used to apply for a Taiwan e-visa online, but you can still submit a regular visa application.
• Combine Taiwan and Singapore: Singapore exempts visas for Vietnamese for 30 days, just requiring a return ticket. You can fly from Taiwan to Singapore without needing to apply for an additional visa.
• Visit Thailand or Malaysia: Both of these countries exempt visas for Vietnamese, making it easy for you to plan a multi-destination trip after leaving Taiwan.

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Conditions to apply for Taiwan e-visa (conditional visa exemption)

To apply for a Taiwan e-visa, you need to meet the following conditions:

• Passport valid for more than 6 months (calculated from the date of entry into Taiwan).
• Round-trip flight ticket or train ticket, or ticket to the next destination.
• Have never worked as a manual laborer in Taiwan.
• No criminal record or being banned from entering Taiwan.
• Hold a visa/residence permit (valid or expired within 10 years) from countries: the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Schengen, or Taiwan visa (excluding FL work visa, P resident visa, or other X visas).
• If using an electronic visa from Australia or New Zealand, the visa must be valid.

E-visa application process:

1. Visit https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/nia_southeast/, select the Vietnamese language and fill in the information according to the instructions.
2. After filling out, if approved, the system will display "APPROVED". In this PDF file on A4 paper.
3. When entering Taiwan, present the e-visa, passport, round-trip ticket, and visa/residence permit of a third country (original, no copies accepted).

Note:

• The e-visa is valid for 90 days, allowing a maximum stay of 14 days per entry.
• You can only register for the e-visa a maximum of 6 times per year (from January 1 to December 31).
• If the e-visa is denied, you can reapply after 3 months or apply for a sticker visa at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.

Notes when planning travel with a Taiwan visa

• Check the visa policy of the destination country: Before combining your trip to Taiwan with other countries, carefully check the visa regulations of that country on the embassy or consulate website. For example, South Korea and Japan require separate visas for Vietnamese citizens unless you have an APEC card.
• Prepare complete documentation: When entering visa-free countries, you still need a round-trip ticket, hotel booking confirmation, and a clear itinerary to avoid being denied entry.
• Utilize professional services: If you encounter difficulties in preparing documents or want to optimize your multi-country travel itinerary, consider using the services of reputable companies like NVK Travel for consultation and support.

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