I want to visit taiwan this march what kind of visa do i have to get ?

Answer 1

if you are from these countries you should have no problem just showing up. (if you just visiting)

Countries eligible for Visa-exempt entry: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, *Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands , New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. and U.S.A.
Requirements:

1. a passport with validity of at least six months after entry .
* visa-exempt entry only applicable to formal passports, not including emergency,temporary or other informal passports.
* Japanese Citizen is entitled to validity of passport at least three months,under same other requirements) (unless otherwise stipulated by treaty or agreement)
2. a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure.
3. no criminal record.

Duration of stay: 30 days , The 30 days' duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival and is not extendable.
Ports of entry: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport, Keelung Harbor, Hualien Harbor, Taichung Harbor, Kaohsiung Harbor,Taitung Airport and Taichung Airport.

Countries eligible for Landing Visas :

1. Nationals of Czech Republic, Hungary , Poland and Slovak
2. Holders of USA passport with validity less than six months＊

Requirements:

1. a passport valid for at least six months.
2. a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure.
3. fill out an application form with two photos.
4. visa fee of NT$ 1,200 (citizens of countries with reciprocal agreements shall be issued visas gratis) plus a handling fee of NT$ 800; For U.S. citizens: see remarks 2.
5. no criminal record.

Duration of stay: 30 days which starts from the next day of arrival and is not extendable.
Ports of entry: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport.
Method of Lodgement

1. Passengers entering the Republic of China through the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport may apply for a landing visa at the Visa Office of Consular Affairs Bureau at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
2. Passengers who enter the Republic of China through the Kaohsiung International Airport shall apply for a "temporary entry permit" at the Kaohsiung Aviation Police Station for temporary permits. These passengers must change the permit to a visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or its Kaohsiung Office within three days, or will be subjected to administrative penalty for overstaying.

Remarks ＊Holders of USA passport with validity less than six months

1. Passengers shall apply for a visa at ROC Overseas Missions and be charged a special handling fee of equal amount US$100（NT$3,600）.
2. Passengers who apply for visas upon arrival at the ports of entry in the ROC shall be charged a special handling fee of equal amount US$100（NT$3,600）plus an additional fee of US$24（NT$800）.A single entry visa of which duration of stay is no more than 30 days may be granted.

If you are NOT from those countries find your closest visa issuing office and get to work.
Check:
http://www.boca.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=93&CtUnit=59&BaseDSD=7&mp=2

Answer 2

What country are you in???? If you happen to be an American, then all you need is your passport (good for at least 6 more months) and can stay in Taiwan for one month without a visa. If you're from a place like the Communist China, then you certainly need a visa.

Suggestion: Please whatever country you are citizen of, don't assume that everybody else in the world knows where you live. (As an example I have both USA and Czech citizenship, and live in the Philippines - and yes, I have also spent 6 years in Taiwan).

Enjoy your trip. Taiwan is a beautiful and friendly country.

Answer 3

Check with the Taiwan consulate or any travel agent in your area. Make sure the travel agent deals with trips to Taiwan. The rules may have changed, but when I came to Taiwan from Canada, I had to have a Visitor's Visa.
If you don't check it out before you leave, you will be living in the airport until you get it straightened out.

P.S. A little tip. NEVER travel with China Airlines. They have a REALLY bad safety record. The best Asian airlines are EVA and Thai. I like Thai because they have great service.

If you're going to visit someone here, you can bring Alcohol or GOOD coffee. Both are REALLY expensive in Taiwan. Check out tealit.com for some info before you leave.

Good luck. BEWARE the traffic!