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Verified June 2026

Do Taiwanese need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Taiwanese passport holders whose passport shows their ID number are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Taiwan's citizens travel visa-free to the Schengen area for short stays, and that status is why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is an online authorisation linked to your passport, not a visa.

ETIAS leaves the 90/180 rule unchanged for Taiwanese travellers; it is a pre-travel step completed online before you fly.

Your passport must show your ID number

The visa exemption - and therefore ETIAS eligibility - applies to ordinary Taiwan passports that contain the holder's personal identification number on the data page. Passports without an ID number are treated differently. Make sure your passport shows your ID number and is valid for at least three months beyond your departure from Europe.

How Taiwanese will apply

When ETIAS launches, Taiwanese will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Taiwanese to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Taiwanese need ETIAS?

Yes. Taiwanese passport holders whose passport shows their ID number are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Taiwanese?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Taiwanese need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Taiwanese?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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