Planning a trip to Taiwan? There is an important entry requirement you need to know before you fly. Starting October 2025, the Taiwan government officially implemented the Taiwan Digital Arrival Card (TWAC) as a mandatory requirement for foreign visitors. This new system replaces the old paper arrival card that travellers used to fill in on the plane or at the airport, making the immigration process faster and more accurate. This guide covers everything you need to know about TWAC — what it is, who needs it, how to fill it out, and tips for a smooth arrival in Taiwan.

The Taiwan Digital Arrival Card (TWAC) is an online arrival form that must be completed before entering Taiwan. Through TWAC, you provide your personal information, passport number, flight details, accommodation address, and purpose of visit online. The process is free of charge and available in multiple languages. Your data is linked directly to Taiwan's immigration system, so officers only need to scan your passport on arrival instead of manually checking a form.

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Taiwan launched TWAC as part of its move to modernise its immigration system. As a tech-driven country, Taiwan is committed to digitising public services, and TWAC fits squarely within that vision. The key reasons behind the introduction include:

Most foreign visitors entering Taiwan are required to complete TWAC. The following groups must submit a TWAC before arrival:

The following are exempt from submitting TWAC: Taiwanese nationals without household registration, diplomatic passport holders, and passengers in direct transit who do not clear immigration.

Filling out TWAC is straightforward and can be done via desktop or mobile browser. The desktop version supports group submissions of up to 16 people, while mobile allows up to 10. Follow these steps to complete your submission:

You can complete TWAC any time from two days before arrival up to the day itself. That said, completing it the night before your flight is strongly recommended to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

If your travel details change after submission, log back into the TWAC portal, select "Update Arrival Card", and enter your card number, date of birth, passport number, and nationality to make corrections.

While you wait for your flight, start planning your Taiwan activities — from night markets in Taipei and cycling routes in Taichung, to the stunning Taroko Gorge and the beaches of Kenting.

With your TWAC sorted, the next step is finding a great place to stay. Browse hotels in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Hualien — from boutique guesthouses to city-centre business hotels.

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