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Taiwan visa requirements for Japan citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Japan passport holders do not need a visa for Taiwan for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Taiwan entry requirements for Japan citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Taiwan

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

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 Japan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 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 Japan citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

No. Japan passport holders do not need a visa for Taiwan for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Japan passport holders stay in Taiwan?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Japan passport holders need for Taiwan?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

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

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.