Taiwan Introduces Fee Increase for U.S. Citizens Applying for ROC Visas

Key Point  

• Taiwan increased visa processing fees for U.S. citizens, raising costs for general-purpose visas and investment-based residence applications, effective April 7, 2026. 

Taiwan Raises Visa Processing Fees for U.S. Nationals 

Taiwan announced new visa fee amounts for U.S. citizens applying for Republic of China (ROC) visas, effective April 7, 2026.  

According to officials, the “reciprocal processing fee” for U.S. nationals applying for general-purpose visas in Taiwan has increased to NT$6,105, while the fee for investment-based stay or residence visas has increased to NT$10,395. 

Reciprocal Processing Fees  

The notice clarifies that reciprocal fees apply only to nationals of countries that impose similar charges on ROC citizens. Currently, this applies only to U.S. passport holders. 

Fee Payment Process 

ROC overseas missions will charge U.S. citizens US$185 for general‑purpose visas and US$315 for investment‑based stay or residence visas, payable in the local currency equivalent.

Additional rules include: 

• Applications filed at Taiwan’s airports or seaports incur an extra NT$800 special handling fee. 
• Expedited processing incurs a 50% surcharge of the applicable visa fee. 
• Fees are non‑refundable once an application is submitted or withdrawn. 

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