Taiwan Opens eVisa Applications to Russian Citizens

Starting July 7, 2026, Russian citizens can apply for a Taiwanese e-visa. The application is submitted entirely online through the official system, with no need to visit a consulate.

The new rules apply to holders of ordinary Russian passports and remain in effect until July 6, 2027. After that date, Taiwanese authorities may extend the program, adjust its terms, or revert to the previous visa procedure.

This timeframe refers to how long the program itself runs, not to the validity of any individual visa. An issued eVisa is valid for three months from the date of issue, allows a single entry, and permits a stay in Taiwan of up to 30 days. Extending the stay or changing the visa type while in the country is not possible.

The e-visa is intended for tourism and business trips, visits to relatives, and participation in international conferences and sporting events. A different visa type is required for work, study, family reunification, or long-term residence.

Applicants need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended entry date. The process involves filling out an online form, providing trip details, and paying the visa fee. Taiwanese authorities may request additional documents by email during review; failing to submit them in time can result in the application being rejected.

The total cost of an eVisa, including the service fee, is NT$1,646 — about $52. Payment is accepted only by Visa, MasterCard, or JCB.

Once approved, applicants receive an email with a link to download the visa. The document must be printed and presented along with the passport at border control. An approved eVisa does not guarantee entry, as the final decision rests with a Taiwanese immigration officer.

Besides Russia, the e-visa is available to citizens of Armenia, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE, and Uzbekistan.

Until March 31, 2027, citizens of Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan can obtain an eVisa only if they hold a valid Schengen visa or residence permit in a Schengen country, a US residence permit, or a US visa valid for more than 180 days. This requirement applies specifically to eVisa applications from those three countries and does not apply to Russian citizens, who do not need to prove they hold such documents.

The key change is the application process itself: Russians can now obtain a Taiwan visa entirely remotely. Since the program is still running on a trial basis, applicants should check the current requirements on the official system before applying.