TPE transit - Visa needed?
Hi everyone
My friend is traveling from India to BKK-TPE-LAX on TG/BR/BR There is a 4 hr connection at both places, BKK and TPE. I told him BKK would be fine without Visa, but I am not sure if Taiwan needs a Transit Visa for Indians. Anyone here know the answer to his question? If not, is there any other resource for the info? |
Did you try "Taiwan transit visa" search on Google?
Lots of information available on several sites, including this one from the Taiwanese government. |
Originally Posted by ffI
(Post 22047267)
... I am not sure if Taiwan needs a Transit Visa for Indians.
Anyone here know the answer to his question? If not, is there any other resource for the info? To learn more about visa types and/or requirements for Taiwan, check out the official site of Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.boca.gov.tw/np.asp?ctNode=776&mp=2 |
Thank you. I googled this info and got the same links
What I do not know is if a pax in transit needs a visa and all those pages do not tell me anything. India has NO transit visas and makes anyone going through an airport get a visa (much like the US does). I do not know if Taiwan retaliates in a similar manner I know BKK does not care and allows free transit upto 24 hrs (especially with not leaving the airport). |
According toTimatic
National India (IN) /Transit Chinese Taipei (TW) Destination USA (US) ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW Chinese Taipei (TW) Visa required, except for nationals of India holding an Entry Permit Authorization (submitted via https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/). - applicable to holders of a valid visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member StateFor details, click here. In all other cases: TWOV (Transit Without Visa): Visa required, except for Holders of onward tickets transiting For details, click here on the same calendar day. - Passengers arriving after midnight must be escorted by the carrier to the transit hotel. If passengers wish to stay in the transit lounge, permission from the police bureau must be obtained. The receiving carrier must be advised of passengers' names, connecting flight number and destination, prior to passengers' arrival. - Transit hotel is only available for Eva Airways (BR) and China Airlines (CI) passengers. Additional Information: - Former nationals of China (People's Rep.) For details, click here USA (US) Passport required. - Passports issued to nationals of India must be valid for the period of intended stay. Passport Exemptions: - Holders of a Form I-512 ( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States"). - Holders of a Temporary or Emergency passports. - When arriving directly from the US mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, For details, click here Visa required, except for Holders of a Form I-512 ( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States"). Visa required, except for Those admitted to the USA on a visa, returning to the USA after a visit of max. 30 days to Canada or Mexico (or to adjacent islands (except for Cuba) For details, click here for holders of F or J visa) must For details, click here Minors: - Children, up to/incl. 15 years of age, excluding nationals of the USA and nationals entitled to travel under the US Visa Waiver Program (V.W.P.), are allowed to travel on their parent's passport. A person included in the passport of another may not use the passport for travel unless he/she is accompanied by the passport holder. - Minors traveling unaccompanied, or accompanied by one parent or a person other than parent/legal guardian, For details, click here. Additional Information: - Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. - A passenger may enter the USA with a valid visa in an expired passport, provided For details, click here - Beginning students holding "F", "J" or "M" student/exchange visitor visas For details, click here Warning: - Visitors must hold return/onward tickets For details, click here. (SEE NOTE 46524) NOTE 46524: Exempt are holders of a valid US visa. CHECK TINEWS/N1 - UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND (REP. OF): ELECTRONIC VISA WAIVER FOR NATIONALS OF OMAN, QATAR AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES They can apply here for the TW entry permit if they wish to pass through immigration. Otherwise, at TPE, follow the connections signage to reclear security. (I hold a visa exempt passport so I cannot comment for myself.) |
There's no such thing as transit visa in Taiwan...
Originally Posted by ffI
(Post 22053350)
What I do not know is if a pax in transit needs a visa and all those pages do not tell me anything.
I just called BOCA (886-2-2343-2888) & the airport 24-hour hotline (886-3-3982144) on your behalf to confirm that as well. As long as a passenger is in transit and remains in the transit area, no visa is needed. If your friend likes, s/he may also call our National Immigration Agency at TPE (886-3-398-5010 ext 1311) to re-verify.
Originally Posted by ffI
(Post 22053350)
India has NO transit visas and makes anyone going through an airport get a visa (much like the US does).
I do not know if Taiwan retaliates in a similar manner |
No visa needed for Indian (or any) nationals while transiting at TPE. You only need a visa if you are entering Taiwan. Your friend will stay in the sterile area during transit and can enjoy 4 hours of looking at duty free stores...
BR will make sure your friend is directed to the transit area and not get in line at immigration. CI and BR's long haul operations depend on transit traffic from Southeast Asia so they are very familiar with the procedures and your friend will be ok. |
Originally Posted by lin821
(Post 22066097)
Like I said, Taiwan doesn't issue transit visa. Period. That's why you don't see anything about transit visa on the official site.
I just called BOCA (886-2-2343-2888) & the airport 24-hour hotline (886-3-3982144) on your behalf to confirm that as well. As long as a passenger is in transit and remains in the transit area, no visa is needed. If your friend likes, s/he may also call our National Immigration Agency at TPE (886-3-398-5010 ext 1311) to re-verify. Unlike other countries, here in Taiwan we don't retaliate in such manner. Otherwise, you wouldn't find that many nationals can enjoy visa-exempt entry to Taiwan. :) I am glad that there is transit via TPE for asians, that will help the economy. The whole ME carriers growth is based on transit connections only
Originally Posted by bzcat
(Post 22069940)
No visa needed for Indian (or any) nationals while transiting at TPE. You only need a visa if you are entering Taiwan. Your friend will stay in the sterile area during transit and can enjoy 4 hours of looking at duty free stores...
BR will make sure your friend is directed to the transit area and not get in line at immigration. CI and BR's long haul operations depend on transit traffic from Southeast Asia so they are very familiar with the procedures and your friend will be ok. |
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