Taiwan Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders receive 90-day visa-free entry to Taiwan. Taiwan combines Chinese cultural heritage with modern technology, exceptional street food, and stunning mountain scenery.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter Taiwan without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required for stays up to 90 days for tourism and business. Complete the arrival card on arrival at Taoyuan International Airport. Present your valid Portuguese passport (at least 6 months validity). Proof of onward travel may be requested. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (NTD); exchange on arrival at airport banks or use ATMs.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Portugal to Taiwan: What You Need to Know
Taiwan grants visa-free entry to Portuguese citizens for stays of up to 90 days for tourism and business. Taiwan is a vibrant democracy and one of Asia most underrated travel destinations, combining the cultural heritage of Chinese civilization with Japanese colonial influences (1895-1945), indigenous Austronesian culture, and modern technology (TSMC, the world largest semiconductor company, is Taiwanese). Highlights include Taipei (the National Palace Museum with one of the world greatest collections of Chinese imperial art, Jiufen mountain village, Yangmingshan hot springs, Din Tai Fung soup dumplings), the Taroko Gorge National Park (dramatic marble canyons), Sun Moon Lake, the historic Tainan, and the east coast cycling routes. Flights from Lisbon to Taipei (Taoyuan) connect through Gulf hubs, Beijing, or Tokyo; total journey approximately 14-17 hours.
How to Get There
From Taipei, Japan is a 3-hour flight. Hong Kong is 1.5 hours. South Korea (Seoul) is 3 hours. Combine Taiwan with Japan and South Korea for a classic northeast Asia circuit. Within Taiwan, the East Rift Valley cycling route, Taroko Gorge hiking, and Alishan Forest Railway are outstanding. Penghu Islands and Green Island are reached by short domestic flights or ferries.
Money & Banking
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (NTD). Cards accepted in larger restaurants, hotels, and malls; cash essential for night markets and street food. ATMs at convenience stores and Taipei Fubon Bank accept foreign cards reliably. Taiwan is affordable: night market food NTD 50-150, a full restaurant meal NTD 200-500. Accommodation from NTD 600 for a clean guesthouse.
Practical Tips
The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) in Taipei is clean, fast, efficient, and has English signage throughout; buy an EasyCard for seamless use on MRT, buses, Taipei City Bikes (YouBike), and convenience stores. The Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR) connects Taipei to Kaohsiung in 1.5 hours. Night markets (Shilin, Raohe, Liuhe in Kaohsiung) are essential food experiences open until midnight or later. Taiwan is extremely safe with very low crime. 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Hi-Life convenience stores are everywhere and open 24 hours; incredibly useful for food, transport cards, and services. Emergency number is 110 (police) or 119 (fire/ambulance).