🇹🇼 Taiwan visa requirements for Vietnamese citizens
Vietnamese citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Taiwan — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Entry rules for Vietnam passport holders
Taiwan requires Vietnamese visitors to register online for an electronic travel authorization before departure. An eTA is lighter than a visa — approval is usually issued within minutes to hours — but airlines will deny boarding without it, so complete it before heading to the airport.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Taiwan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Vietnamese passport ranks #161 worldwide, opening 52 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (23 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Taiwan is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Taiwanese citizens need to arrange entry to Vietnam in advance (e-visa).
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 2 of 8 destinations are open to Vietnamese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Taiwan
- Capital
- Taipei
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chinese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Vietnamese citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Taiwan — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Can Vietnamese citizens apply online for entry to Taiwan?
Yes. Taiwan offers an online electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Vietnam passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Taiwan?
The currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar ($). The capital city is Taipei.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: eTA required for Vietnamese citizens traveling to Taiwan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Taiwan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Vietnamese passport holders
Going the other way? Vietnam visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.