Do I Need a Visa for Kaohsiung, Taiwan from India?

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Yes, you need a Taiwan visa to visit Kaohsiung — but holders of certain visas may get easier entry.

For Indian passport holders · Updated March 2026

Visa Details

A visa is normally required for Indian passport holders to enter Taiwan. However, a 14-day online travel authority (essentially an eVisa) is available to Indian citizens with permanent residency or a valid visa (or one that has expired within the last 10 years) from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen area countries, United Kingdom, or United States. Visas marked 'void', 'canceled', or 'canceled without prejudice' are not eligible for this scheme.

Already Have Another Visa?

Holding certain visas can make entry to Taiwan easier for Indians:

With a Australian visa → eVisa
With a Canadian visa → eVisa
With a Japanese visa → eVisa
With a New Zealand visa → eVisa
With a Schengen visa → eVisa
With a US visa → eVisa

Transit Through Taiwan

No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Taiwan.

Extended transit with valid visas:

US visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Can apply for 14-day travel authorization online
Canadian visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Can apply for 14-day travel authorization online
Australian visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Can apply for 14-day travel authorization online
UK visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Can apply for 14-day travel authorization online
Japanese visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Can apply for 14-day travel authorization online
New Zealand visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Can apply for 14-day travel authorization online
Schengen visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Can apply for 14-day travel authorization online

Indians with valid visas from US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, or Schengen (or visas issued in past 10 years) can enter Taiwan visa-free for transit up to 14 days. Visas marked 'void', 'canceled', or 'canceled without prejudice' are NOT eligible.

Official Sources

https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-137-2.html

Quick Summary

Visa Status
📋Visa Required
Conditional Entry
Yes — 6 visas offer easier access
Transit
Transit possible without visa

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