Flight reservation
On the official checklist
The tourism visitor visa list asks for confirmed round-trip air tickets. The Travel Authorization Certificate route likewise requires an onward or return air or ferry ticket.
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Taiwan visa checklist for Indian applicants
Indian passport holders need a visitor visa for Taiwan, applied for at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center office for their region. Indians who hold certain third-country visas or resident cards can use the online Travel Authorization Certificate instead. The visitor visa list is specific and asks for confirmed bookings.
- Visa
- Visitor visa (tourism) or ROC Travel Authorization Certificate
- Visa fee
- Reported for the Chennai office as Rs. 3,800 single entry and Rs. 7,500 multiple entry (express Rs. 5,700 / Rs. 11,300), payable by demand draft. Confirm with your office.
- Processing time
- Check the official page
- Stay allowed
- Stated on the visa. Travel Authorization Certificate: 14 days per entry.
Documents to prepare
Where to apply: Fill in the form at visawebapp.boca.gov.tw, print it, and submit it with documents to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center serving your region (for example, the Chennai office for southern India).
- 1
Passport
Original current and old passports; valid for at least six months from the intended date of entry.
- 2
Online application form
Completed at visawebapp.boca.gov.tw and printed.
- 3
Photographs
Two passport-size photos with a white background.
- 4
Covering letter
States the purpose of the visit and the intended length of stay.
- 5
Tentative itinerary
Outline of the trip in Taiwan.
- 6
Round-trip air tickets
Confirmed booking into and out of Taiwan.
- 7
Hotel booking
Confirmed booking in Taiwan.
- 8
Bank letter
Personal bank letter covering the most recent 3 months, with the bank's seal and signature.
- 9
Visa fee
By demand draft in favour of the office; cash and cheques are not accepted at the Chennai office.
- 10
Additional documents
The office may ask for more during processing.
Travel medical insurance: Not listed as a requirement in the sources checked.
Hotel booking
On the official checklist
A confirmed hotel booking in Taiwan is a listed document for the tourism visitor visa.
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Taiwan visa FAQ
Does Taiwan ask for a flight reservation for a visitor visa?
Yes. The tourism list for Indian passport holders includes confirmed round-trip air tickets. A verifiable held reservation shows the confirmed routing and dates while you wait for the decision; ask your office if it expects anything further.
Is a hotel booking needed for a Taiwan visa?
Yes, a confirmed hotel booking in Taiwan is on the list. It should match the itinerary and the length of stay in your covering letter.
When should I book flights for Taiwan?
The booking is submitted with the application, so arrange it just before you lodge the file. The processing time is not stated on the page we read, so check with your office and leave a margin.
What is the Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate for Indians?
It is an online permit for Indians who have a passport valid for six months, an onward or return ticket, no history of blue-collar work in Taiwan and at least one extra qualification, such as a valid visa or resident card from a listed country. It is valid for 90 days and allows 14 days per entry.
Sources and accuracy
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai, visa requirements page read November 2026.. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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