Visa information
Do I need a visa?
Visa requirements vary by country of citizenship. To determine whether you need a visa, visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ Visa-Exempt Entry, Landing Visa, and eVisa page.
If you need a visa, please contact the embassy or consulate closest to you.
When should I apply for a visa?
Processing times vary by country. It is recommended that you contact the embassy or consulate serving your region as early as possible; we suggest no later than 1 December 2025. If you choose to apply for e-visa through the Host Organization Committee (see “Can I apply for e-visa” below), the deadline is 15 March 2026.
What do I need to apply for a visa?
Requirements vary by country, so be sure to follow the application instructions provided by the consulate or embassy serving your region. If the visa process requires a personal interview, take your registration confirmation, hotel confirmation, and letter of invitation to the interview, along with all other requested documents. If a letter of invitation is required for your visa application, you will receive it with your confirmation. You are responsible for all fees and expenses associated with obtaining a visa.
Can I apply for an e-visa?
The Host Organization Committee (HOC) Visa Team of the Taipei Convention Bureau has now completed the review of more than 2,000 Taiwan e-visa applications. The HOC sincerely thanks you for your enthusiasm and your strong support in planning to attend the convention in Taipei.
To fulfill their commitment to submit all applications to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan), the special e-visa application project was officially closed on March 15, 2026.
Those who submitted their applications before the deadline should have received either a confirmation of acceptance or a request to resubmit corrected or supplementary information.
Applicants should check their email inbox and spam/junk folders carefully and ensure that the email address used for the application is correct to avoid missing any requests from the HOC Visa Team for corrected information. Some applicants may have already received such requests but have not yet responded.
For resubmissions made after March 15, 2026, the HOC Visa Team cannot guarantee approval of an e-visa under this special project. Applicants in this situation are advised to apply for a visa through the regular visa application procedures to avoid any delay to their travel plans.
The HOC Visa Team appreciates your understanding and cooperation. The Taipei Convention team is working diligently to assist as many Rotary members as possible and looks forward to welcoming you to Taipei for what promises to be a memorable gathering of Rotary fellowship and service.
What if my visa request is denied?
If your request for a visa is denied, you may cancel your convention reservation and request a refund. Send your request to RI Registration Services at ri.registration@rotary.org or fax it to +1-847-556-2194. You must submit your cancellation request by 17 June 2026. Please refer to the convention registration form for the full cancellation policy.
Can Rotary help me get a visa?
Rotary International’s involvement in the visa process is limited to providing a registration confirmation and a letter of invitation, and regularly providing the government of Taiwan with a list of convention registrants. The visa consular has sole discretion in determining who receives a visa.
How do I get my letter of invitation?
If a letter of invitation is required for your visa application, you will receive it with your email confirmation. Those attendees requiring a visa can access their letter of invitation at any time by going to the Registration page and clicking on the Edit Existing Registration button. This will take you to a screen where you can manage your registration, including the option to resend your confirmation. The confirmation will include a letter of invitation if your address is in a country whose citizens need a visa to attend the Convention.