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Taiwan Visa Requirements for Costa Rica Citizens

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Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs (Taiwan) — Visa-Exempt Entry · checked 8 Oct 2026

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Visitor visa

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What the Taiwan visa rules mean for Costa Rica travellers

Costa Rica citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Taiwan. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Visitor visa.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Taiwan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: BOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry, and that US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay.
  • Vaccinations: Polio: BOCA says applicants for Taiwan (ROC) visas who have resided in or visited Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Chad, Laos or South Sudan for four weeks or more within the pas…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Taiwan. The UK government advises appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
  • Return or onward ticket: BOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a confirmed return air or sea ticket, or a ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for the departure flight.

Taiwan entry rules compared

Taiwan lets 65 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 21 and requires an embassy visa from 107. Costa Rica citizens are treated the same way as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Bolivia. Overall the Costa Rica passport ranks #67 in the world with 91 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Costa Rica passport you can also visit 10 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore and Tajikistan.

In the other direction, Taiwan citizens can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 30 days.

Flag of TaiwanEntry requirements for Taiwan

Passport validity

BOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry, and that US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay.

Bureau of Consular Affairs (Taiwan) — Visa-Exempt Entry✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement for all visitors, or an amount. BOCA says holders of Brunei, Philippines and Thailand passports entering visa-free must have proof of a hotel booking, their host or sponsor's contact information and sufficient travel funds.

Bureau of Consular Affairs (Taiwan) — Visa-Exempt Entry✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Taiwan Arrival Card

7 days

The National Immigration Agency's TWAC site says the arrival card is to be submitted by foreign nationals without an Alien Resident Certificate, resident visa or diplomatic ID card, by people of the Mainland Area and of Hong Kong and Macau holding multiple entry and exit permits, and by nationals without household registration; submission is free, within 7 days before arrival.

National Immigration Agency (Taiwan) — Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) FAQ✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

$10,000

A national without household registration in the Taiwan Area, or a foreigner, who overstays a visit or residence is fined NT$10,000 to 50,000. The National Immigration Agency may prohibit the entry of a foreigner who has overstayed, for at least 1 year and no more than 7 years from the day after the foreigner left.

Laws & Regulations Database of the ROC (Ministry of Justice) — Immigration Act✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Taiwan visa cost for Costa Rica citizens?

Visitor visa: —.

How do Costa Rica citizens apply for a Taiwan visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Taiwan before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Taiwan?

BOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry, and that US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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