Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) 2026: A Guide to Filling It Out Online

Last updated: Jun 24, 2026

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What is the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC)?

The TWAC is a free online form that every eligible traveller must submit before passing through Taiwan immigration.

There is no fee. The official process is 100% free and handled entirely online.

You don’t need to print or show anything at the border. When the immigration officer scans your passport, the system automatically retrieves your submitted TWAC data.

After you submit, you’ll get a confirmation email just for your records, not for inspection.

Who needs to fill out the TWAC?

Most short-term foreign visitors to Taiwan need to complete the TWAC.

Visitor visa or visa-exemption travellers: Foreign nationals entering on a visitor visa or under the visa-exemption programme.
Hong Kong and Macao residents: Those holding a multiple-entry permit.
Mainland Chinese residents: Those holding a multiple-entry tourist permit.
Nationals without household registration: Those who do not hold a Resident Certificate.

If you hold a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) or a diplomatic ID card issued by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you’re generally exempt.

Check your status on the official TWAC portal if you’re unsure.

The rule applies regardless of where you fly from.

How and when to submit your TWAC

You can submit your TWAC up to 7 days before you arrive in Taiwan.

The form takes less than five minutes to complete. Here’s the process:

Go to the official site: Open twac.immigration.gov.tw on your phone or computer.
Choose your language: Fill the form in Chinese or English, with on-screen guidance in seven languages including Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian.
Auto-fill from your passport: Upload a photo of your passport data page to import your details automatically.
Add your trip details: Enter your flight, arrival date, and accommodation in Taiwan.
Submit and check your email: A confirmation email lands in your inbox once you’re done.

Travelling as a family or group? One person can complete the forms for up to 16 people in a single submission.

You can also review and edit your submission online at any time before you travel, so a small mistake is easy to fix.

Common mistakes to avoid

Using a fake website for a form that’s actually free. The NIA warns travellers to use only the official site and to avoid fraudulent look-alike sites that charge a fee.
Waiting until you land. Submission is mandatory before immigration clearance, and without it your entry processing cannot proceed. The NIA has placed TWAC QR codes at airline and ferry check-in counters so you can scan and fill the form on-site, but doing it in advance means faster clearance.

Once your card is sorted, you can compare flights to Taipei and book hotels in Taipei on Wego. Major carriers serving Taiwan include EVA Air, China Airlines, and Starlux Airlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Taiwan Arrival Card free?

Yes. The official TWAC is completely free of charge. Any site asking you to pay is not the official portal.

Do I need to print my TWAC confirmation?

No. The immigration officer retrieves your data when they scan your passport. The confirmation email is just for your records.

How early can I submit the TWAC?

You can submit it up to 7 days before your arrival in Taiwan. This was recently extended from the original 3-day window.

What if I forget to fill it out before my flight?

You can scan a TWAC QR code at the airport or seaport check-in counter and complete it on-site. Submitting in advance is faster, though.

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