The issue is that it also depends on the place of departure. For example, a Chinese person wanting to go to Taiwan from china will need 2 visas: one from the c

The issue is that it also depends on the place of departure. For example, a Chinese person wanting to go to Taiwan from china will need 2 visas: one from the chinese gov., and the other from taiwan authorities. But when the same person leaves from another country, only the visa delivered by taiwan is needed. Visas are complicated