We encourage foreign attendees to apply for visas as early as possible. If you encounter any issues during your application, please consult or seek advice from your local embassy or overseas mission. They have the expertise and experience to handle visa-related matters efficiently to ensure a smooth process. To receive an invitation letter required for the visa application process, please complete the online registration via eBIS; the Secretariat of the 2025 IADI Taipei Events will then issue the letter based on your registration.
VISA-Exempt Entry
| Duration of Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|
| 90 days | Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eswatini, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia (effective until March 31, 2030), Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu, United Kingdom, United States of America.
Nationals of Nicaragua, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days. Nationals of Honduras*, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days. |
| 30 days | Belize, Malaysia, Nauru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Singapore.
Nationals of Dominican Republic, except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 30 days. |
| 14 days | Nationals of the Kingdom of Thailand* (effective until July 31, 2026), except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days.
Nationals of Brunei* (effective until July 31, 2026), except those holding diplomatic or official/ service passports, are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days. In addition, those holding a Brunei Certificate of Identity are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days. Nationals of the Philippines* (effective until July 31, 2026), except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa-exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days. |
* Please visit here for detailed requirements and the LATEST visa-exempt countries list.
eVISA
Passport holders of the following-mentioned nationalities are eligible for an eVisa.
| Duration of Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|
| 90 days | Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Colombia*, Dominica, Ecuador, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates.
*Note: Colombian passport holders must provide a valid visa or resident certificate issued by a Schengen country or a valid resident certificate or visa valid for more than 180 days issued by the United States. |
* Please visit here for General Information on eVisa Application.
Hong Kong and Macau
Residents from Hong Kong and Macau must hold an Entry Permit to enter Taiwan. For those who have never entered Taiwan.
- Submit the application form online.
- Wait for the approval of Entry Permit, it takes at least 5 working days.
- Complete the payment.
- Provide Entry Permit and Official Invitation Letter in English (colored, clear, and legible) when entering Taiwan.
*Please visit here for detailed information.
For those who were born in Hong Kong or Macau.
For those who have ever been allowed to enter Taiwan.
- Complete the application form online.
- Print out the Entry Permit document.
- Provide Entry Permit and Official Invitation Letter in English (colored, clear, and legible) when entering Taiwan.
*Please visit here for detailed information.
For Other Nationalities NOT Listed Above
For nationalities not mentioned above, the Secretariat of the 2025 IADI Taipei Events will apply the E-Code for you through the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Please provide the following required documents (clear and legible) by email to secretariat@iadi2025taipei.org and irr@cdic.gov.tw (Ms. Alice Tuan and Mr. Sean Shih) before 15th July 2025.
Scanned Passport Copy (colored, clear, and legible), including the photo page, signature, and relevant information. The passport must be valid of at least Six Months as of the date of intended entry into Taiwan.
Once your E-Code is approved, we will send an E-Code to you, which allows you to apply for an eVisa online. Kindly refer to webpage to fill out the eVisa applications and complete the payment of application fee online.
