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Taiwan visa requirements for Hong Kong citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Hong Kong passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Taiwan. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Taiwan entry requirements for Hong Kong citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Taiwan

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Hong Kong passport holders

Countries in Eastern Asia and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Hong Kong passport than Taiwan, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days

Taiwan at a glance for travellers

  • 74 of 198 passports can enter Taiwan without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Hong Kong passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalTaiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs – visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Taiwan entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Hong Kong passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Taiwan. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Hong Kong passport holders need for Taiwan?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Hong Kong passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Taiwan?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.