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Taiwanese citizens holding a passport that includes an identity card number are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in Spain and the Schengen area. This applies to travel to Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera for tourism or business. The stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. Before travelling, check the official EU regulation for any updates.
What the visa exemption means
The visa exemption allows Taiwanese citizens to enter Spain and the other Schengen countries without applying for a short-stay visa. The stay cannot exceed 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. The exemption applies only to passports that include an identity card number. Travellers must still meet the standard entry conditions: a valid passport, proof of the purpose of the stay, sufficient funds and a return or onward ticket.
The exemption covers the entire Schengen area, so a trip that includes Ibiza, Menorca, Formentera and other Schengen countries counts towards the same 90-day limit. Border guards may ask for evidence of the travel itinerary and accommodation. The rules are set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, as amended. Always check the latest version before travelling.
Before you travel and at the border
Before departure, check that your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area and was issued within the previous ten years. The passport must include an identity card number. No visa application is needed, but you may be asked at the border to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds for the stay.
The EU is introducing two new systems: the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). EES will register entry and exit electronically. ETIAS will require a pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers. Neither system is fully operational yet. Check the official EU travel website for the current status and requirements before you travel.
Arriving on the islands
Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Menorca Airport (MAH) receive flights from various European cities. Formentera has no airport. To reach Formentera, fly to Ibiza and take a ferry from the port of Eivissa or from Playa d'en Bossa to La Savina. Mallorca is a transit point only; ferries connect Mallorca to Ibiza and Menorca, but the site does not cover Mallorca itself.
At the airport or port, present your passport and any documents requested by the border officer. The visa exemption applies at all entry points in the Schengen area. If you arrive via another Schengen country, the 90-day limit is shared across the whole area. Keep your travel documents accessible throughout the journey.
Staying longer, working or studying
The visa exemption covers only short stays for tourism, business or family visits. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, work or study in Spain, you need a national visa or a residence permit. Apply at the Spanish consulate in Taiwan before travelling. The process and requirements differ from the short-stay exemption.
For information on long-stay visas, work permits or student visas, consult the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain or the Spanish consulate in Taipei. The rules for long stays are not covered by the Schengen visa exemption. Plan ahead, as applications can take time.
Step by step
- Check that your passport includes an identity card number and is valid for at least three months beyond your departure from Schengen.
- Check the official EU travel website for updates on ETIAS and EES before travelling.
- Book your flights and accommodation for Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera, and arrange a return or onward ticket.
- Carry proof of accommodation bookings and evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
- At the border, present your passport and any requested documents; be ready to explain the purpose of your visit.
- Keep track of your days in the Schengen area to ensure you do not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
Documents
- Valid passport with an identity card number, issued within the last ten years
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings, rental confirmations)
- Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
- Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)
ETIAS and EES: new EU entry systems are being introduced. Check travel-europe.europa.eu before you travel.
Questions
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for a short holiday in Ibiza or Menorca?
No, Taiwanese citizens with a passport that includes an identity card number do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period in Spain and the Schengen area.
What documents should a Taiwanese traveller carry when entering Spain?
Carry a valid passport with an identity card number, a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds. Border guards may ask to see these.
Can a Taiwanese citizen work in Ibiza without a visa?
No, the visa exemption covers only short stays for tourism, business or family visits. Working in Spain requires a national visa or residence permit.
How does the 90-day rule work for a Taiwanese visitor to the Balearic Islands?
The 90-day limit applies to all stays within the Schengen area. Each day spent in Spain or another Schengen country counts towards the 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
What is ETIAS and does it affect Taiwanese travellers to Spain?
ETIAS is a new EU travel authorisation system for visa-exempt travellers. It is not yet operational. Taiwanese citizens should check the official EU website before travelling for updates.
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