# Taiwan visa for Nepali citizens

> Taiwan visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 5–14 working days. · Stay: 60–90 days per entry. · Bank statement NPR 500,000+ recommended

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Last updated: 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** 34, Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 4607 8888
- **Email:** ind@mofa.gov.tw
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00.
- **Application centre:** No physical centre in Nepal — apply at TECC New Delhi directly OR via online eVisa where eligible — Most Nepali applicants travel to Delhi or use authorised travel agents.
- **Online portal:** https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw (Taiwan online visa application) · https://www.boca.gov.tw (Bureau of Consular Affairs)
- **Payment:** INR / USD draft payable to TECC New Delhi for sticker visas; online card for e-Visa.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Taiwan Visitor Visa — Tourism

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, leisure (≤ 90 days).
**Stay duration:** 60–90 days per entry.
**Validity:** 3 months single / multi up to 5 years.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–14 working days.
**How to apply:** TECC New Delhi (in person or by post via authorised agent).
**Financial requirement:** Bank statement NPR 500,000+ recommended.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (6+ months) + photocopy
- Visa application form (online + signed)
- Photo (4×6cm white background)
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking + itinerary
- Bank statement
- Employer letter / business registration

### Business — Taiwan Visitor Visa — Business

**Purpose:** Business meetings, conferences, trade.
**Stay duration:** 60–90 days.
**Validity:** 3 months single / multi-year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–14 working days.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, form
- Invitation letter from Taiwanese company
- Taiwanese inviter company registration
- Employer letter from Nepal

### Student — Taiwan Resident Visa — Study

**Purpose:** Higher education / Mandarin language at Taiwanese institutions.
**Stay duration:** Per programme; convert to ARC on arrival.
**Validity:** 3 months entry.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 14–30 working days.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, form
- Letter of Acceptance from Taiwanese institution
- Academic transcripts (notarised English translation + apostille)
- Health certificate (per BOCA list)
- Proof of financial means

### Work — Taiwan Resident Visa — Work

**Purpose:** Salaried employment / professional / Gold Card programmes.
**Stay duration:** Per work permit; convert to ARC on arrival.
**Validity:** 3 months entry.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks AFTER Taiwan work permit issued.
**How to apply:** Taiwanese employer obtains Work Permit from Ministry of Labour → visa at TECC New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, form
- Original Taiwan Work Permit
- Employment contract
- Education / experience certificates (apostilled + legalised)
- Health certificate
- Police clearance
- DoFE permit + PDO + SSF + insurance

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- Nepalis MUST obtain Taiwan visa — no visa-free entry. Taiwan eVisa is available for SOME Nepalis (limited categories).
- Visitor visa for tourism, business, family visit, conferences; Resident visa for work, study, marriage.
- Visitor visa fee: USD 50 single / USD 100 multi (≈ NPR 6,800 / 13,600).
- Resident visa fee: USD 66 single / USD 132 multi.
- Standard processing 5–14 working days at TECC New Delhi.
- Photo: 4×6cm white background.
- Strong financial scrutiny; bank statement showing NPR 500,000+ recommended for visitor visa.
- For resident (work / study), Taiwanese sponsor must apply with NIA + Bureau of Consular Affairs first.
- Taiwan eVisa: limited to nationals on the eligible list (Nepal NOT generally eligible for tourism eVisa as of 2026); check boca.gov.tw eligibility.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Taiwan visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, education, work). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Passport (6+ months) + photocopy; Visa application form (online + signed); Photo (4×6cm white background); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking + itinerary; Bank statement.
3. **Submit at No physical centre in Nepal — apply at TECC New Delhi directly OR via online eVisa where eligible** — TECC New Delhi (in person or by post via authorised agent).
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5–14 working days.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a Taiwan tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5–14 working days.

### What bank balance is required for a Taiwan visa?

Bank statement NPR 500,000+ recommended.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Taiwan on a tourist visa?

60–90 days per entry. (Taiwan Visitor Visa — Tourism).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Taiwan tourist visa?

TECC New Delhi (in person or by post via authorised agent).

### What documents are required for a Taiwan tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport (6+ months) + photocopy; Visa application form (online + signed); Photo (4×6cm white background); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking + itinerary; Bank statement; Employer letter / business registration.

### Where is the Taiwan embassy in Nepal?

Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — 34, Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 4607 8888.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Taiwan business visa?

Yes — Taiwan Visitor Visa — Business. Business meetings, conferences, trade. Processing: 5–14 working days..

### Is there an online portal to apply for a Taiwan visa?

Yes — apply online at https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw (Taiwan online visa application) · https://www.boca.gov.tw (Bureau of Consular Affairs).

### How is the Taiwan visa fee paid?

INR / USD draft payable to TECC New Delhi for sticker visas; online card for e-Visa.

### Can Yatra help with a Taiwan visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Taiwan including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://www.roc-taiwan.org/in_en — TECC New Delhi
- https://www.boca.gov.tw — Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs
- https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw — Taiwan online visa portal

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*