Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Entry is visa-free. As of the 19 July 2026 Passport Index snapshot, Canadian citizens can spend up to 90 days in Taiwan on a standard passport stamp — no visa application required.
Entry rules at a glance
One corridor, one row of data — this is what the 19 July 2026 snapshot records for a CA passport at the Taiwan border.
| ENTRY REQUIREMENT | NONE — VISA-FREE |
|---|---|
| MAX STAY | 90 DAYS |
| HOW YOU ENTER | PASSPORT STAMP ON ARRIVAL |
| EXTENSIONS | VARIES — CONFIRM VIA BOCA.GOV.TW |
| DATA SNAPSHOT | PASSPORT INDEX · 2026-07-19 |
Same border, four passports
| Passport | Entry | Max stay | Briefing |
|---|---|---|---|
| US PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
| UK PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
| CA PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | THIS PAGE |
| AU PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
| NZ PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
| IE PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
Official sources
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People also ask
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Taiwan without a visa?
90 days visa-free, as of the 19 July 2026 snapshot of the Passport Index dataset. Confirm current rules on boca.gov.tw before you commit to dates.
Can Canadian citizens extend a stay in Taiwan?
Sometimes — extension rules are set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA (Taiwan) and change often. The Passport Index dataset covers entry status only, so verify current extension options directly on boca.gov.tw before relying on one.
Do I need an onward ticket to enter Taiwan?
Onward-ticket checks are common at check-in worldwide and vary by route and carrier. Verify current requirements for Taiwan on travel.gc.ca and with your airline before you fly.
What happens if Canadian citizens overstay in Taiwan?
This page's dataset covers entry status, not enforcement. In general, overstays risk fines and future refusals anywhere — get the corridor specifics from boca.gov.tw well before your window closes.
AS OF 2026-07-19 · PASSPORT INDEX SNAPSHOT · NOMAD DESK VISA MATRIX