Complete your Taiwan digital arrival declaration in 3 easy steps
Required for: All foreign nationals entering Taiwan without an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), Resident Visa, or MOFA Diplomatic ID Card (including Visa-Exempt, Visitor Visa, eVisa, Landing Visa, and Travel Authorization Certificate / TAC holders); Mainland China residents holding Multiple Entry & Exit Sightseeing Permits; Hong Kong & Macau residents holding Multiple Entry & Exit Permits; and R.O.C. Nationals without Household Registration (NWOHR) who do not hold a Taiwan Area Resident Certificate (TARC).. Applying early? NomadicMart queues your declaration in advance and automatically submits it when the official window opens.
Verified details for Taiwan travel authorizations
Within 7 calendar days prior to arrival, inclusive of arrival date (Today D through D+6)
Within 7 calendar days prior to arrival, inclusive of arrival date (Today D through D+6)
Instant – 24 hours
Arrival Only
twac.immigration.gov.tw
Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.
All inbound travelers to Taiwan must submit the digital arrival declaration before border clearance.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Verified Email Address (requires 6-digit OTP verification in Step 1)
English Full Name (Surname + Given Name, uppercase letters and spaces only, max 32 chars)
Optional Chinese Name (Traditional Chinese characters, max 6 chars)
Gender (Male or Female) and Date of Birth (YYYY/MM/DD)
Country/Region of Birth and City/State of Birth (if USA, Canada, or China)
Current Country/City of Residence
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Submit your passport details, transport itinerary, and Taiwan accommodation address via our mobile-friendly form.
Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing ($29); our queue engine files your card when the official window opens.
Receive your official TWAC digital confirmation and QR code PDF directly in your email inbox.
All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.
Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.
| Feature | NomadicMart Concierge | Government Portal Self-Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Transparency | Transparent all-inclusive $29 filing fee with advance queuing months ahead | Free government portal with strict filing window and no concierge review |
| Processing Time | Automatic scheduled submission the moment the government window opens | Must remember to file manually within the pre-departure window |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated human support via chat, WhatsApp, and email across all time zones | No live customer service available on the government portal |
| Error Handling | Specialist pre-check of passport MRZ, flight numbers, and address formatting | Typographical errors require re-submission at airport arrival kiosks |
| Refund Policy | Full service fee refund if your declaration cannot be submitted | Zero customer assistance for portal timeouts or formatting rejections |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
You can submit the TWAC within 7 calendar days prior to your arrival in Taiwan, inclusive of the arrival date (Today D through Today + 6 days based on Taiwan Standard Time, UTC+8). You can also submit upon landing before clearing immigration.
No. Effective October 1, 2025, Taiwan's National Immigration Agency (NIA) completely phased out traditional paper arrival cards. All non-exempt travelers must complete the digital TWAC.
Yes. Foreign nationals enrolled in Taiwan's e-Gate through reciprocal trusted-traveler programs (such as USA Global Entry or South Korea SES) or holding a Frequent Visitor Certificate without an ARC must still submit the TWAC online before using the e-Gate.
Yes. After verifying a single email address in Step 1, you can add up to 10 travelers via the '+ADD TRAVELERS' button on the web form (or up to 16 travelers via Excel/CSV bulk import), sharing flight and hotel details across the group.
Taiwan's TWAC portal blocks 12 privacy-relay and disposable email domains (including duck.com, simplelogin.com, anonaddy.me, mozmail.com, and 10minutemail.com). Please use a standard email provider such as Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, or Yahoo.
Printing is not strictly required because your submission is automatically linked to your passport number in the NIA database, though saving the confirmation PDF or Arrival Card Number on your phone is recommended.
No commercial service or private agency can guarantee border admission into Taiwan. Final entry permission rests exclusively with border control and immigration officers at your port of entry. NomadicMart is an independent private application concierge not affiliated with the Government of Taiwan or twac.immigration.gov.tw. We verify your declaration data and submit it accurately within the official filing window.
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