Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Canadian citizens enter Taiwan without a visa, up to 90 days, with one qualification that changes the answer: Extendable to 180 days. Per the visa-matrix snapshot of 19 July 2026 — confirm with the official sources below before booking.
What are Taiwan's entry requirements for Canadian citizens?
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 — SEE NOTE |
| NOTE | EXTENDABLE TO 180 DAYS |
| HOW YOU ENTER | PASSPORT STAMP ON ARRIVAL |
| EXTENSIONS | VARIES — CONFIRM VIA BOCA.GOV.TW |
| DATA SNAPSHOT | VISA-MATRIX · 2026-07-19 |
Which passports need a visa for Taiwan?
| Passport | Entry | Max stay | Briefing |
|---|---|---|---|
| US PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
| UK PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS — SEE NOTE | VIEW → |
| CA PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS — SEE NOTE | 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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How long can Canadian citizens stay in Taiwan?
Extendable to 180 days. That is what the 19 July 2026 visa-matrix snapshot records for this corridor — verify the current rule on boca.gov.tw before booking.
Can Canadian citizens extend a stay in Taiwan?
Possibly, but this page's dataset covers entry only. Whether and how a stay can be extended is up to the Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA (Taiwan) — confirm on boca.gov.tw before your original window runs out.
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?
Overstaying any permitted stay can mean fines, deportation or future entry bans — the specifics are set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA (Taiwan) and are not part of this dataset. If you're close to the limit, check boca.gov.tw for exact consequences and options.
AS OF 2026-07-19 · VISA-MATRIX SNAPSHOT · NOMAD DESK VISA MATRIX