Taiwan passport power
Asia · PassRank 113 · ranked 83rd of 199
The Taiwan passport has a PassRank score of 113 in 2026, placing it 83rd of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 74 destinations visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 11 via an eTA — that is 113 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 44 require an e-visa and 38 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Taiwan passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 74 |
| Visa on arrival | 28 |
| eTA / ETA | 11 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 113 |
| e-Visa | 44 |
| Visa required | 38 |
| No admission | 3 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 113. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Taiwan itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (74)
Countries and territories the Taiwan passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| China | — |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 30 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | — |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Marshall Islands | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palau | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 14 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Korea | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Tuvalu | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (28)
Destinations that issue the Taiwan passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (11)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Taiwan passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Canada | — |
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (44)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zambia | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (38)
Destinations where Taiwan passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Barbados | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Mali | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Taiwan passport holders visit visa-free?
The Taiwan passport has a PassRank score of 113, meaning holders can enter 113 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 74 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 11 via an eTA. A further 44 require an e-visa and 38 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Taiwan passport's rank in 2026?
The Taiwan passport ranks 83rd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 113. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Taiwan need a visa for the United States?
Taiwan passport holders use an eTA (ESTA) for the United States rather than a full visa. Apply via the official ESTA site before travel.
How is the Taiwan PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Taiwan passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (74), visa on arrival (28) and eTA/ETA (11). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21