Poland→Taiwan
Poland to Taiwan
Do I need a visa for Taiwan?
Polish citizens do not need a visa for tourist travel to Taiwan, but you must hold an approved electronic travel authorisation (an ETA) before departure. The ETA is applied for online through the official TWAC portal and is valid for a single entry. The ETA does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on a passport or a temporary passport. A biometric passport is required for the visa‑free arrangement; national identity cards and driving licences are not accepted for entry on this route.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to Taiwan.
Are vaccinations required for Taiwan?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Taiwan.
Vaccinations recommended by the official guidance are MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and hepatitis A and B.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The ETA is valid for a single entry.
Arrival registration is required and is completed online through the official entry‑registration portal linked on this page.
Can children travel on this route?
Minors travel on the same accepted documents as adults: a passport or a temporary passport. No additional parental consent documents or notarised permissions are required for travellers under 18 on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry. The official guidance notes that hospitalisation and treatment can be expensive, so you are advised to obtain medical cover for your trip.
Where do I get the visa?
The ETA application is made through the official TWAC portal linked on this page; once approved you hold an electronic travel authorisation for a single entry. The Taiwanese embassy pages linked here provide consular help but are not the route to obtain the ETA.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter with an ID card or my driving licence instead of a passport?
You must travel on a passport or a temporary passport. A biometric ordinary passport is required for visa-free travel; national identity cards and driving licences are not accepted for entry.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to Taiwan. Make sure the validity is counted from your date of arrival into Taiwan.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of funds at the border?
No proof of funds is required on this route; you will not be asked to show bank statements or cash as a condition of entry according to the verified facts for this route.
Do I need to register after I arrive in Taiwan?
Arrival registration is required and is completed online through the official entry-registration portal linked on this page. Complete that registration as instructed before or on arrival as required by the portal.
Do I have to buy travel medical insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry. The official guidance also notes that hospitalisation and treatment can be expensive, so you are advised to buy medical cover for your trip.
Are any vaccinations required to enter Taiwan?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry. Vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and against hepatitis A and B are recommended.
Can I get the ETA from the embassy in Poland?
The ETA is applied for online via the official TWAC system. The application portal is the route to obtain the authorisation; the embassy website is for consular assistance only, not for obtaining the ETA.
How long does the ETA application take?
The ETA is normally granted in minutes to hours after you apply through the TWAC portal. The verified facts state it is usually quick but do not give a guaranteed processing time beyond that description.
What documents do children need?
Children under 18 travel on the same accepted documents as adults: a passport or a temporary passport. No additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for minors on this route.
Can I work or study in Taiwan on this authorisation?
Entry on the ETA does not permit paid work or study. The ETA authorises short tourist entry only; it does not allow you to undertake paid employment or study in Taiwan.
Where can I find help or emergency contacts while in Taiwan?
If you need consular help while in Taiwan or before travel, the Taiwanese missions and the Polish office in Taipei are listed in the consular contact section and emergency numbers are provided for local police, ambulance and fire services.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Taiwan — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Taiwan
Asia
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
- Known for
- Taipei 101, Night markets, Hot springs
- Food
- Beef noodle soup, Xiao Long Bao, Bubble tea