Do I need a valid passport for Taiwan?

Yes. U.S. citizens need a valid passport book, and most destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your return date. Check the entry requirements page for Taiwan for visa rules.

Taiwan travel advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Taiwan?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Taiwan as Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in Taiwan . There is a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding, and extreme heat.

Level 1· Exercise Normal Precautions State Department updated November 25, 2025

What the advisory says

Exercise normal precaution in Taiwan . There is a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding, and extreme heat.

Read the official advisory

U.S. posts in Taiwan

If you lose your passport or need emergency help while you are there, these are the posts that can assist.

American Institute in Taiwan
Taipei · mission
(+886) (02) 2162-2000
American Institute in Taiwan — Kaohsiung Branch Office
Kaohsiung · mission
(+886) (07) 335-5006

Taiwan travel advisory

What the advisory says

U.S. posts in Taiwan

American Institute in Taiwan

American Institute in Taiwan — Kaohsiung Branch Office