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Entry requirements for Tourism travel

Do Netherlands citizens need a visa for Taiwan? For tourism travel, the current rule is visa-free, with a permitted stay of up to 90 days per visit. This tourism rule was last checked against an official government source — Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan — Visa-Exempt Entry and eVisa, on 2026-08-29. It applies to Netherlands passport holders, but the exact conditions granted on the day can still differ, so keep the requirements below — and the official source in the sidebar — handy when you plan your trip.

In practice, visa-free travel means you do not have to apply for a visa before you go. You still need a passport that is valid for your stay, and border control can ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation, or funds — and can still refuse entry at their discretion.

Before you travel — tourism checklist

Passport valid and checkedPassport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry
Return or onward ticket bookedBorder control can ask to see proof of your return or onward travel.
Supporting documents preparedFunds, itinerary and ties-to-home evidence are listed under the evidence sections on this page.

Every item is derived from the verified requirements on this page — tick them off before you go.

Visa-freeUp to 90 days

Entry requirements · Tourism travel

Passport requirements

Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry

How to apply

Nationals of eligible countries enter Taiwan visa-exempt for up to 90 days
Other nationalities apply for an online eVisa or a visitor visa

Required documents

Valid passport
Return or onward ticket

Financial evidence

Proof of sufficient funds (may be requested)

Accommodation or invitation evidence

If applicable

Confirmed accommodation (where required)

Conditions & restrictions

Visa-exempt stay is up to 90 days; eVisa up to 30 days
Work requires a separate work permit

Netherlands citizens travelling to Taiwan for tourism: visa-free up to 90 days. Based on the official Taiwan visa and entry information reviewed.

Planning your trip to Taiwan

Practical notes about Taiwan — checked as part of this page for tourism travellers.

Taipei's Jade and Shilin Night Markets

Taipei runs on food, and the night markets are its operating system. Shilin, the largest and most famous, fills a warren of alleys beside the old Jiantan stop with fried chicken steaks, oyster omelettes, and the stinky tofu that sends a sweet-sour alarm through the crowd. The smaller Ningxia market draws locals for its pepper meat buns and deep-fried taro balls, while Raohe's temple-backed lane offers a quieter, more storied stroll. Beyond the food, the Huaxi night market stays open into the small hours. The day side of the city is no less gluttonous, with the bakeries of Yongkang Street, the beef noodle houses of the east, and the tea parlours at Maokong brewing iron goddess oolong on the hills above the basin. Pick a market without a plan and the city tells you what to try next.

The Marble Walls of Taroko Gorge

Taroko Gorge is the island's dramatic signature, a canyon cut by the Liwu River through the eastern flank of the Central Mountain Range. The road hugs ledges blasted from the marble, passing tunnels, suspension bridges and waterfalls that plunge straight into the riverbed. The Shakadang and Baiyang trails take walkers beside turquoise pools and beneath overhangs where the rock gleams in veined bands. Swallow Grotto, a sheer-walled section near the visitor centre, clatters with the namesake birds that nest in pockmarks of the cliff. The gorge floor is a mix of marble pebbles and cold, clear water that stays icy even in summer. Permits are needed for the more remote hiking sections, so early planning matters. The whole canyon rewards a slow traverse, with viewpoints spaced hours apart and the mountains thickening into forested ridges upstream.

Tainan's Temple Lanterns and Old Quarters

Tainan, the island's former capital, leans into its history the way other cities lean into youth. Every neighbourhood holds a temple, and the old town's lanes funnel visitors between the Confucius temple, the Chihkan Tower and the God of War temple that glows with hanging lanterns in the evenings. The city claims the oldest streets in Taiwan, narrow allies lined with small shops selling shrimp rolls, coffin bread and the sweet-savoury rice cakes local to the south. Fort Zeelandia's red-brick skeleton surveys the harbour district, a reminder of the Dutch interlude that shaped the island's trade. Tainan's night markets, especially the Garden and Dadong, skew more local than Taipei's, with oyster omelettes and braised pork rice crowded onto fold-up tables. The pace is slower and the food more fiercely regional, which is exactly the point.

Alishan's Forest Railway Through Clouds

The Alishan Forest Railway inches up the western face of the island from Chiayi with the patience of a mountain train, switching back across ridges and through tunnels lined in cypress. The narrow-gauge line, built in the Japanese colonial era to haul timber, now carries travellers into a highland of cedar forest, mist and the famous sunrise point at Zhushan. Alight at Fenchihu for its old railway village and bento stalls, then climb further to the Alishan recreation area where dawn crowds gather above the sea of clouds that pools below the peaks. The forest trails around the station pass giant cypress groves, some of them claimed to be more than a thousand years old, and the mountain air is as pure as anywhere on the island. The scenery is best in the cool months when the valleys fill with the soft white sea.

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Common questions

Do Netherlands citizens need a visa for Taiwan?+

Visa-free. Permitted stay: up to 90 days.

What documents do I need to enter Taiwan?+

Valid passport. Return or onward ticket.

What passport validity is required to enter Taiwan?+

Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry.

Are there any restrictions for entering Taiwan?+

Visa-exempt stay is up to 90 days; eVisa up to 30 days

Any additional conditions for entering Taiwan?+

Work requires a separate work permit

How long can Netherlands citizens stay in Taiwan?+

The permitted stay for tourism travel is up to 90 days. The exact period granted depends on the entry decision at the border.

Where can I check the official Taiwan visa and entry rules?+

This information was last verified on 2026-08-29 against an official government source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan — Visa-Exempt Entry and eVisa (https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html).