How to get a Taiwan visa from Nigeria

• A visitor’s visa is required for tourist visits to Taiwan.
• Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends travelers to Taiwan be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
• Travelers carrying cash of over 100,000 New Taiwan Dollars (TWD) will need to declare it.
• The Taiwan tourist visa is usually valid for 90 days — could be single or multiple entry depending on what the embassy permits.
• If you plan to stay longer than 90 days or you plan to work, you must let the embassy know. You may need a different kind of visa.
• Taiwan lifted its ban on entry, stay, and residence of foreigners living with HIV on February 4, 2015.
• Taiwan generally does not ask you about your HIV status unless you are applying for a resident, visa which requires a health certificate that will indicate whether you are HIV positive or not.
• Please note that penalties for possession, use, sale, or transport of illegal drugs—including marijuana—are severe in Taiwan.
• You will be lucky if you get off on a heavy fine and not bag a long jail sentence.
• Even if marijuana is legal in your home country, Taiwan shows no leniency for medical or recreational marijuana.
• Carrying or shipping marijuana into Taiwan is prosecuted as drug trafficking.
• In summary, you will need to go to the embassy with the following documents:
• A completed & signed visa application form
• 2 passport-size photos taken within 6 months and in white background
• Your valid Nigerian Passport (original & photocopy)
• Return ticket & travel itinerary
• Proof of financial capacity (bank statement)
• You will also need to submit an invitation letter from your host in Taiwan. The letter should include the inviter’s identity document such as Taiwan ID/passport/ARC.
• The cost of this visa for Nigerians is $150.
• If all required documents are ready, the visa will be processed within 7 days.

• Nigerians traveling to Taiwan for business must first secure a business visa.
• Business visitors traveling to Taiwan may engage in the activities below:
• Attend business meetings
• Attend conferences or seminars
• Tour a company facility
• Buying goods for sale outside the country
• The Taiwan business visa can be issued on single or multiple entry basis.
• The duration of stay (each visit) for each visa class is normally 30-60 days based on the particular Taiwanese consulate.
• Original and photocopy of business registration certificate and tax clearance or IRS are required during the visa application.
• You are also required to provide an invitation letter issued by a registered Taiwanese company or organization (for example, a trade fair).
• The Taiwanese Business Visa can be extended for up to 120 days.
• It is illegal to work in Taiwan with the Business Visa. If you want to legally work in Taiwan, you will need a different kind of visa.
• Taiwanese business visa fees are the same as that of tourist visas. The applicant’s nationality and number of entries make a difference.
• If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
• Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
• Marriage certificate will be required if applicant is married.

The Taiwanese Dollar is the official currency of Taiwan and the ISO code is TWD.

Taiwan is in the continent of Asia, located off the eastern coast of China.

Taiwan is an average country. The GDP of Taiwan is about $571.5 billion and $1.177 trillion in PPP terms.

Taiwan is relatively safe to visit. Though the rates of violent crime are low by world standards, it is still recommended that you remain vigilant at all times.

No. Taiwan (also the Republic of China) and China (People’s Republic of China) are two separate nations, even though they claim to be one territory under the "One China Principle".