So you’re coming to Taiwan! 🎉 the wet markets, bubble tea, mountain views… amazing choices. But before you start dreaming about beef noodle soup 🍜, there’s one small thing on your to-do list: the Taiwan Arrival Card, or TWAC.
Good news: Taiwan lets you fill it out online for 100% FREE before you even board your flight! Here’s what you actually need to know to make your arrival at passport control smooth sailing. 🚢💨
🛬 What Is the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC)?
The TWAC is Taiwan’s online arrival card. It replaces the old paper forms you used to scribble on while the plane was descending (and always ran out of space on). Now it’s digital, mobile-friendly, and free.
📌One important thing: TWAC is not a visa. If your nationality requires a visa to enter Taiwan, you’ll still need to take care of that separately.
💻 Is the Taiwan Arrival Card Free?
Yes! TWAC is completely free. You don’t need to pay an application fee to submit the official Taiwan Arrival Card. This is worth remembering because you might come across websites offering to complete the form for you in exchange for a fee. Save your money for Taiwan’s delicious food instead! 🍜 To avoid unnecessary charges, always use the official website:
👉Official Taiwan Arrival Card website
📅 When Should You Fill Out the Taiwan Arrival Card?
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait until the last minute. As of October 2026, you can complete your TWAC within seven days before arriving in Taiwan.
Who Needs to Fill It Out? 📝
Most foreign visitors do. For example:
✅ Yes: tourists, business travelers, short-term visitors
❌ Usually no: people who hold a Taiwan Resident Certificate (ARC), and some travelers already registered for Taiwan’s e-Gate
Here’s your quick checklist:
- 🛂 Your passport
- 📧 An email address
- ✈️ Your flight information
- 🏨 Your accommodation details
- 📱 Your contact information
Watch Out for Scam Websites! ⚠️
The official Taiwan Arrival Card is completely FREE.
If a website asks you for credit card details or charges a “processing fee,” STOP! You are on a third-party agent site. Make sure you only use the official government website (it ends in .gov.tw).
🛫 Ready for Your Taiwan Adventure?
Filling out the online arrival card takes less time than ordering a coffee ☕. Get it out of the way before you take off, so when you land in Taiwan, your only focus can be deciding which street food to try first! 🥟🍢
Have an amazing time in Taiwan, and Welcome! (歡迎!) 🎉🗺
📍Travel information in this article was checked in October 2026. Entry requirements and official procedures may change, so please check the official Taiwan Arrival Card website for the latest information before your trip.
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