Originally Posted by Taiwaned

I was told I had to 6 months ago when I entered Taiwan and I needed one last month when I entered from Japan. (yes I am a Canadian with a Canadian passport) However I sure do not doubt you at all because if you think Canadian bureaucracy is odd wait until you see Taiwans.

But don't let a little thing like a visa stop you from visiting. I am currently in Tainan City and it is absoutely wonderful quaint big/little city.