I am going to travel to Philippinnes and I will have a stop of 4 hours and 25 minutes in Taipei, Taiwan. Does anybody know if i need a visa for Taiwan? Please only answer if you have certanty. Specially if you have been in the same situation.
2006-10-16 12:40:41 · 18 answers · asked by illinoistheseminary 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
You only need your passport and ticket.
2006-10-16 12:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by Omni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not need a visa just to change planes.I have landed in Guam, Taiwan, Taipei and I never had to get a visa,and I was going to the Philippines coming from America, so don't worry you will be fine. You only need a visa if you are landing there and you are going to stay there.
2006-10-17 04:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im guesing ur traveling on eva or china airlines, no you do not need a visa for taiwan since you are just transfering to another flight ,once you get off the plane you will be directed to go to ongoing flights and will never pass thru customs or imigration in taiwan, they will have people waiting once you step of the plane to guide you(english speaking)and there will be 2 signs saying taiwan and on-going flights. taipei has a really nice modern airport with plenty of duty free shopping while you are waiting for your flight plus if you are a smoker they have smoking rooms inside the airport where you can smoke. good luck and have fun
2006-10-18 16:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by empire247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is just a transfer you do not need a visa. When I travel from UK to Taiwan I change planes in Bangkok, Thailand, and there is no need for a Thai visa unless you leave the airport. So don't worry. You don't need a thing except your passport and ticket (and visa for your final destination, if required.
2006-10-19 10:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've flown thru Taipei last year on China Airlines. (Was coming from San Francisco on my way to Manila flying on a US Passport)
I didn't need a visa to change planes. While you're in the airport, you're considered "in transit" and unless you plan on leaving the airport to do some sightseeing, you won't need a visa while you're in Taipei.
2006-10-16 17:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by Rafael C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u don't need a visa if ur just having a stop over in taipei and just stay at the airport..
2006-10-16 17:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by bluecross0924 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hold a US Passport, no you will not need a transit visa in Taiwan--unless you plan to leave the airport to venture outside and have to check back in later to continue your flight.
2006-10-16 15:40:14 · answer #7 · answered by Well 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Visa for Taiwan is required
2006-10-17 14:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the international airport in north taiwan located in taipei?
no you dont need visa regardless of your nationality unless you want to roam taiwan with your 4hrs, i believe the downtown is around 30-40 mins taxi ride..
if you can rebooked your connecting flight that would be great, taiwan is interesting. nice wheather, food, places,.
2006-10-17 02:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by jo b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would only require a visa if u go out of the airport. If you stay within the airport premises then you would not need the visa. As i suppose you are an american citizen.
2006-10-16 12:52:58 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. King 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't need a visa for country you just stop to catch the connection plain.
I passed Japan and they actually confined us in an area for waiting 2 hours for our connection.
Have some snacks and good books in your carried back.
2006-10-16 13:28:42 · answer #11 · answered by wonderwoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋