Taiwan Arrival Card

Whether you’re catching an early morning flight or a late-night one, we can all agree that every minute of shut-eye is precious. And the quickest way to get it is to have your travel details sorted, so you’ll breeze through immigration. For those heading to Taiwan soon, good news: from 1st October 2025, all travellers will have to fill in the online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) before landing, which means more nua time in the hotel for you.

Who needs to submit the Taiwan Arrival Card?

Nationals without Household Registration in the Taiwan Area

Anyone who doesn’t hold an R.O.C. (Taiwan) Resident Certificate is required to fill out the TWAC.

Foreign nationals

All foreign visitors are required to submit the TWAC, and most Singaporeans will fall under this category. The only exceptions are those holding a resident visa, an Alien Resident Certificate, or a diplomatic ID card issued by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

People of the Mainland Area, Hong Kong & Macau

If you’re from Hong Kong or Macau, you don’t need to submit the TWAC unless you’re travelling with a Multiple Entry & Exit Permit. The same applies if you’re from Mainland China and are visiting Taiwan while holding a Multiple Entry & Exit Permit for sightseeing purposes.

When to submit the Taiwan Arrival Card?

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Image credit: William Lin via Google Maps

Feel free to submit your TWAC on the site up to 3 days before you arrive in Taiwan. This way, you’ll have a smoother journey in the airport – no need to make a pit stop at an awkward corner just to fill out the online arrival card.

Is it compulsory to submit the Taiwan Arrival Card online?

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Yes – devices are also being installed in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for those without phones to submit their arrival card online before passing through immigration.

However, paper landing cards are still available in “exceptional situations” – but save yourself the trouble and submit your TWAC online before your trip.

How to submit the Taiwan Arrival Card?

1. Go to TWAC’s official submission website

Image adapted from: Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency Republic of China (Taiwan)

Filling in the online arrival card is a quick one – it only takes about 5 minutes, and you can choose to toggle the website’s language to English or Traditional Chinese.

To get started, head over to the Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency (Taiwan) website and hit the “Submit Arrival Card” button.

2. Verify your email address

Screenshot from: Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency Republic of China (Taiwan)

Next, enter your personal email address and tap on “send verification code.” Then, input the verification code sent to you via email.

3. Enter your passport information

Screenshot from: Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency Republic of China (Taiwan)

If you’re flying solo, you can pop your passport details in manually or just snap a photo of your passport to let the system fill them in for you.

4. Enter your travel details

Image adapted from: Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency Republic of China (Taiwan)

You’ll also need to fill in details such as your flight number, expected departure date, purpose of visit, and accommodation in Taiwan.

If you’ve selected “Visit Relative” for your purpose of visit, do enter your relative’s name and mobile number, and if you’ve selected “Others”, just jot down your reason for visiting.

There’s also a section where you’ll have to fill in your Visa details, but luckily for us, Singaporean passport holders enjoy Visa-free entry into Taiwan for up to 30 days.

5. Check your submission

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Ensure that you’ve included the correct information in your form, then click “submit”. You should also receive a confirmation through your personal email.

No further action is required on your end once you’ve received the confirmation email – the immigration officer will be able to access all information upon scanning your passport.

Can I submit the Taiwan Arrival Card for my family members?

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Travelling with friends or family? You can add up to 16 people in one go, so everyone’s details are sorted together. Only the lead traveller needs to enter everyone’s details.

Just tap the “+ Add Traveller” button, and add the second traveller’s details. Repeat the process for each additional traveller.

This nifty feature makes things easier, especially if you’re travelling with your grandmas and grandpas, who barely use the internet.

Remember to submit your Taiwan Arrival Card before your next trip

As Taiwan airports enter the digital age with its online arrival card for all travellers, this guide will be much more relevant than you think – so don’t forget to bookmark it.

For more travel guides:

• Singaporean passports that need an ETA or ESTA
• Using QR codes to cross the Causeway
• All Indonesia App

Cover image adapted from: Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency Republic of China (Taiwan)