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Thai visas & work permits for Taiwanese citizens
Taiwanese passport holders can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Taiwanese managers in Thai factories use the Non-B and BOI work permits. Taiwan is not part of the Apostille Convention, so documents go through Thai representative-office legalisation.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Taiwanese citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
30-day visa exemption (tourism)
From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list. Visa-exempt entries over land are limited to twice per calendar year. Work, study and long stays need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Taiwanese citizens?
- BOI Work Permits (Single Window)
Many Taiwanese electronics firms are BOI-promoted.
- Business Visa (Non-B)
For employees.
- Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)
For highly skilled professionals.
- Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
For retirees.
Work permits for Taiwanese nationals
Electronics and PCB investments in the EEC usually apply through BOI.
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Do documents from Taiwan need an apostille or legalisation?
As of our last check, Taiwan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so its documents still need authentication and legalisation at a Thai embassy or representative office, before and after 28 February 2027.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Documents not legalised via the Thai office in Taipei.
- Job titles differing across documents.
- Late permit amendments.
Counsel's note
We coordinate HR documents so job titles match across contract, visa and permit.
Service languages: English; Chinese documents with translation.
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- LTR Visa – BOI official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- Department of Employment – work permits — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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