Taiwan Arrival Card for Swedish Citizens

Swedish passport holders must complete the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) before traveling to Taiwan. This free online entry declaration — managed by Taiwan's National Immigration Agency at twac.immigration.gov.tw — is separate from any visa requirement and applies to visa-exempt travelers too. This guide covers exactly what Swedish citizens need to know: entry rules, what to prepare, how to fill it out, and when to submit.

Does Sweden Need a TWAC?

Swedish citizens must complete the Taiwan Arrival Card before entering Taiwan. The TWAC is not a visa — it's a digital entry declaration that replaced the old paper immigration card on October 1, 2025. Even if you qualify for visa-free entry (which most Swedish passport holders do), the TWAC is still mandatory.

Completing the form takes roughly 5–10 minutes, costs nothing, and generates a QR code sent to your email immediately after submission. That QR code is your proof of compliance at immigration.

Taiwan Arrival Card and Visa-Free Entry Rules for Swedish Passport Holders

Swedish citizens qualify for visa-free entry to Taiwan. \[VERIFY exact length of stay against twac.immigration.gov.tw before publishing — Sweden is a Western European passport and is expected to receive a standard visa-free allowance, but confirm the specific duration before going live.]

Key conditions that apply regardless of stay length:

• Your passport must be valid for the duration of your visit
• You must hold a confirmed return or onward ticket
• Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border
• Immigration officers may ask for evidence of sufficient funds — the general benchmark is around NT$2,000–3,000 per day

The TWAC does not extend or replace your visa-free allowance. It's a separate declaration required on top of — not instead of — your entry entitlement.

What to Prepare for Your Taiwan Arrival Card

Before you open the TWAC form, gather the following:

• Valid Swedish passport — your name on the form must match your passport exactly; nicknames or shortened versions will cause problems at immigration
• Flight details — airline name, flight number, arrival date, and port of entry
• Accommodation address — full hotel name and address, or if staying with someone, their full name, address, and a Taiwanese mobile number
• Email address — the QR code confirmation is sent here immediately after submission
• Occupation and phone number — both are required fields on the form
• Visa details (if applicable) — visa number and expiry date for anyone entering on a visa rather than visa-free

No document uploads are needed during the online submission. Physical documents are presented to the officer on arrival.

How to Fill Out the Taiwan TWAC — Quick Steps for Swedish Travelers

The TWAC form walks you through five stages: email verification, traveler information, itinerary, review, and confirmation.

1. Go to the official portal at twac.immigration.gov.tw and select your preferred language — English is available
2. Click "Submit Arrival Card" and verify your email address to begin
3. Enter your personal details — full legal name as it appears on your Swedish passport, date of birth, nationality, and passport number
4. Add your travel itinerary — flight number, arrival date, departure date, port of entry, and purpose of visit
5. Enter your accommodation address in full — hotel address or host contact details
6. Review everything carefully, then submit — your QR code arrives by email immediately

Traveling as a group? One person can submit for up to 16 travelers in a single session, provided each traveler's passport details and email address are on hand.

For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our \[step-by-step process guide →]

When to Submit Your Taiwan Arrival Card

The TWAC submission window opens 7 days before your arrival date, following an extension introduced in June 2026 (previously 3 days). Swedish travelers can submit as soon as 7 days out, and the form remains editable right up until you land — so if your hotel changes or your flight gets rescheduled, you can update it without starting over.

Practically speaking, submitting 2–4 days before departure gives you enough buffer to catch any errors and still receive your QR code well before the airport. Leaving it until the day of travel is risky: some airlines check for TWAC completion at check-in, and denied boarding is a real possibility without it.

Self-service kiosks exist at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) for travelers who arrive without a TWAC, but queues can be long during peak hours. Completing it before you leave home takes far less time.

For more detail on timing, see our \[TWAC submission timing guide →]

FAQ: Taiwan Arrival Card for Swedish Citizens