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Tourist Travel Requirements for an Taiwan, China Visa for Irish Citizens

  1. Mandatory Arrival Card Requirement

    All travellers to Taiwan are required to apply for a mandatory Online Arrival Card before arrival. The Online Arrival card can be applied for here free of charge.

    The following categories are not required to submit an Arrival card:

    • Registered residents in Taiwan (including permanent and alien residents)
    • Foreign national holding diplomatic ID card issued by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Please note that the Online Arrival card is not an electronic visa, it is simply an electronic form replacing the paper form that travellers had to fill out before arrival.

  2. Visa Exempt

    Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:

    • Obtain a visa prior to travel if they hold a criminal record
    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

Business Travel Requirements for an Taiwan, China Visa for Irish Citizens

  1. Mandatory Arrival Card Requirement

    All travellers to Taiwan are required to apply for a mandatory Online Arrival Card before arrival. The Online Arrival card can be applied for here free of charge.

    The following categories are not required to submit an Arrival card:

    • Registered residents in Taiwan (including permanent and alien residents)
    • Foreign national holding diplomatic ID card issued by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Please note that the Online Arrival card is not an electronic visa, it is simply an electronic form replacing the paper form that travellers had to fill out before arrival.

  2. Visa Exempt

    Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:

    • Obtain a visa prior to travel if they hold a criminal record
    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

Taiwan, China Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Taiwan, China visa?

    The best time to apply for your Taiwan, China visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Taiwan, China visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Taiwan, China visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.