Taiwan to Japan: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇹🇼 Taiwan → 🇯🇵 Japan
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Taiwan citizens can enter Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~48, NYC=100).

Taiwan Passport Strength

74 Visa-free
28 Visa on arrival
55 e-Visa
39 Visa required

Entry Details — Japan

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
90 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Japan
47.5
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Japan
45%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,188/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Asia Destinations — Taiwan Passport

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Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Japan and Taiwan have a broadly similar cost of living (index 48 vs 47, NYC=100).
Japan cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Japan — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Taiwan citizens need a visa to visit Japan?+

Taiwan passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Japan. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Taiwan passport holders stay in Japan?+

The authorised stay for Taiwan citizens in Japan is 90 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Japan?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Japan?+

The cost of living index for Japan is 47.5 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Japan.

What documents are required for Taiwan citizens to enter Japan?+

A valid Taiwan passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.