1. Current Practice and Upcoming Change

At present, foreign travelers entering Taiwan are required to complete an Arrival Card (Form A), either in paper form or online. To enhance clearance efficiency, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) launched a new electronic interface—the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC)—on May 5, 2025. Since its rollout, the system has received positive feedback from users.

Accordingly, starting October 1, 2025, the NIA will fully implement the requirement for all foreign travelers to complete the TWAC online only. The traditional paper Arrival Card (Form A) will no longer be accepted.

Foreign travelers must complete the TWAC via the NIA website within three days prior to their arrival in Taiwan. This measure will significantly reduce immigration clearance time and help conserve paper resources.

2. User-Friendly TWAC System

The TWAC interface is intuitive and user-friendly, with a simple process for completion. It also provides functions for post-submission inquiry and modification. Travelers may complete the form in either Chinese or English, and each field is explained in seven languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian, ensuring easy understanding and accurate submission.

In addition, travelers may upload a photo of the biographic data page of their passport, allowing the system to automatically populate personal information fields, which further reduces the time required for completion.

3. Group Submission and Important Reminders

In addition, for families or tour groups traveling to Taiwan, one person may complete the TWAC on behalf of up to 16 travelers at a time, greatly simplifying the group declaration process. To proceed, an email verification is required before filling out the form. Upon successful submission, the system will automatically send a confirmation receipt to the traveler’s registered email address.

The National Immigration Agency reminds all travelers that completing the TWAC is free of charge. The official website is: https://twac.immigration.gov.tw

4. QR Code Access to TWAC

The National Immigration Agency has provided transportation operators in the airline and shipping industries with QR code links to the TWAC. These QR codes are displayed at check-in counters in airports and seaports of departure locations, making it convenient for travelers to scan and complete the form on-site.

Foreign visitors coming to Taiwan for tourism are encouraged to scan the TWAC QR code before departure, ensuring a faster and more efficient clearance process upon arrival.