Visiting Taiwan: Congolese citizen → Taiwan
You need a visa — R.O.C. Visitor Visa via an overseas mission
Congo (Democratic Republic) passport holders are not on Taiwan's visa-exemption list, so a short visit needs an R.O.C. Visitor Visa: complete the online application form at visawebapp.boca.gov.tw, then lodge it with your documents and the statutory fee at the R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission serving your place of residence.
The bottom line
- The Visitor Visa covers stays of up to six months for transit, tourism, visiting relatives, business and other approved purposes. It is generally valid from three months up to one year, with a granted duration of stay of 14, 30, 60 or 90 days.
- Fill out the application form online at BOCA's official portal (visawebapp.boca.gov.tw), print it, and lodge it with your documents and the statutory fee at the R.O.C. overseas mission — an interview may be required.
- Visas can be refused without explanation under Article 12 of the visa statute, and the application fee is not refundable.
- Within seven days before arriving, complete the National Immigration Agency's online immigration arrival card (twac.immigration.gov.tw).
No step-by-step guide for this exact situation yet. The summary above is our rule-based guidance — deliberately conservative, and grounded in the official policy, but not a full source-checked document-and-timeline plan like our verified guides.
For the exact documents, fees and processing time, confirm on the official source →
Where you'll apply
Lodge the application at the R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office / Taipei Representative Office) serving your place of residence — check BOCA's Embassies and Missions directory for the mission accredited to you.
Confirm exactly what you need for your passport on the official visa-information page →