EVA Air online check-in opens 48 hours and closes 1 hour before departure, available only on international EVA Air and UNI Air flights. Checking in online, via the EVA Air App, or through automated check-in saves time, lets you secure a boarding pass early, and in some fare families includes free seat selection though baggage and seat upgrade fees still apply separately.

What Is EVA Air Online Check-In?

EVA Air online check-in is a self-service process that lets ticketed passengers confirm their seat, enter travel documents, and receive a boarding pass without visiting an airport counter. According to EVA Air’s official online check-in page, the service is available from 48 hours to 1 hour before departure on evaair.com, and applies only to international flights operated by EVA Air and UNI Air.

Online check-in for EVA Air is not available for code-share flights operated by other carriers or for charter flights. It also requires a confirmed, ticketed booking plus valid travel documents, including passport and any required visas.

Who Can Use Check-In EVA Air Online, and Who Can’t?

EVA Air online check-in is available to ticketed passengers with confirmed bookings on EVA Air– or UNI Air–operated international flights. It is not available for upgraded bookings, infants occupying a seat, unconfirmed or unticketed reservations, fare differences owed, or passengers needing a Mainland China visa on arrival.

One frequently overlooked detail: if your itinerary includes a codeshare, EVA Air’s own FAQ confirms online check-in is possible “when a codeshare flight is operated by EVA Air or when a flight’s first sector is operated by EVA Air.” Multi-carrier itineraries booked with partners like ANA, United, or Singapore Airlines may follow a “through check-in” agreement, so always check in according to the order of segments on your ticket.

When Does EVA Air Online Check-In Open and Close?

EVA Air online check-in opens 48 hours before scheduled departure and closes 1 hour before departure. Automated check-in, a separate service, can be requested between 360 days and 48 hours before departure, with a confirmation notification sent to your email 48 hours out.

A common point of confusion: these windows run on the local time of your departure airport, not your home time zone. If you’re flying from Los Angeles, the 48-hour window starts counting down from LAX’s local departure time, not Taipei time.

How Do I Check In Online for EVA Air Step by Step?

Online check-in for EVA Air involves logging in with your booking reference, ticket number, or EMD number, entering passenger and travel document details, then selecting and saving or printing your boarding pass. The entire process typically takes under five minutes once your documents are ready.

1. Log in: Enter your booking reference, ticket number, or EMD number, plus your last name (and first name, if applicable), then complete the CAPTCHA.
2. Enter passenger information: Confirm names exactly as they appear on your passport.
3. Enter travel documents: Provide passport and visa details required for your destination’s immigration authorities.
4. Select and retrieve your boarding pass: Print at home, save to your phone, or plan to collect it at the airport counter if self-printing isn’t supported for your route.

Why Can’t I Print My EVA Air Boarding Pass After Checking In?

You may be unable to print your boarding pass after online check-in for three specific reasons: your departure airport doesn’t support self-print service, you paid by phone or online using a credit card without EMV 3-D Secure authentication, or any sector on your itinerary is ineligible for self-printing.

What Are My EVA Air Boarding Pass Options?

EVA Air offers three boarding pass formats: a self-printed paper pass (where the departure airport supports it), a digital pass saved to the EVA Air App, Apple Wallet, or Google Wallet, and an e-boarding pass displayed at the airport if you’re checking baggage. Each option skips the counter if used correctly.

• Self-print at home: Available only at airports listed on EVA Air’s self-print network.
• Mobile wallet pass: Works with the EVA Air App (iOS 11.0+ or Android 10.0+), Apple Wallet, or Google Wallet.
• E-boarding pass at airport: Required if you’re dropping checked baggage; show it at the Bag Drop counter.

What Happens If I Miss the 1-Hour Check-In Cutoff?

If you don’t collect your boarding pass at least one hour before departure, EVA Air reserves the right to cancel your check-in and release your reserved seat. Passengers with checked baggage must also complete baggage drop by this same one-hour cutoff to comply with immigration and security procedures.

Passengers with no checked baggage and a self-printed or digital boarding pass can proceed directly to the gate but must still arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure for document inspection.

How Much Does EVA Air Charge for Excess or Overweight Baggage?

EVA Air charges excess baggage per piece based on origin-destination zone pairing, not a flat global rate. According to EVA Air’s official excess baggage page, a Taiwan-to-Zone-1 route (such as Taipei to Hong Kong) costs USD 160 per excess piece, rising to USD 290 for Taiwan-to-Zone-5 routes.

Departures from Canada follow a separate CAD-denominated chart, starting around CAD 340 per piece (CAD 306 prepaid) and increasing by zone pair. Because EVA Air’s full zone-to-zone matrix is extensive, confirm the exact fee for your specific route pair on EVA Air’s official excess baggage page before you fly.

Prepaying saves money. Booking your extra bag online at least 4 hours before departure gets you a 10% discount. For example, an extra bag on a Taiwan-to-Zone-4 route costs USD 270 at the airport versus USD 243 prepaid a savings of USD 27. On a Taiwan-to-Zone-3 route, it’s USD 240 versus USD 216, saving USD 24.

Overweight and Oversized Bag Charges

• Overweight 23–32kg: charged at one piece’s excess rate.
• Overweight 32–45kg: charged at three times the piece rate, and requires EVA Air approval before travel.
• Over 45kg: not accepted as checked baggage; must ship as cargo.
• Oversized 158–203cm: one piece’s excess rate.
• Oversized 203–292cm: three times the piece rate.
• Over 292cm: cargo only.

Worked example: EVA Air’s own documentation shows an Economy passenger flying Taipei to Hong Kong with a 30kg, 150cm bag plus an 8kg, 200cm painting. The overweight portion adds USD 160, and the oversized portion adds another USD 160, for a total of USD 320 in extra charges on top of the standard fare.

For a heavier bag say, 35kg on the same Taiwan-to-Zone-1 route you’d fall into the 32–45kg bracket, triggering three times the base rate: 3 × USD 160 = USD 480, plus EVA Air’s prior approval.

How Much Does Seat Selection Cost on EVA Air?

Seat selection fees on EVA Air vary by fare family and seat type, ranging from complimentary to USD 160 for Extra Legroom seats on long-haul routes. Premium Economy seats are free to select via online or mobile check-in within 48 hours of departure on applicable fare families.

Note: these amounts come from an EVA Air fare notice effective May 5, 2020, and currency or pricing may have changed since. Confirm current seat fees at the time of booking. One consistent rule across fare families: Extra Legroom seats purchased after the cabin door has closed cost more USD 60 on short-haul and USD 200 on long-haul flights.

Does Online Check-In for EVA Air Cost Anything?

No, EVA Air’s official check-in pages list no fee for the check-in process itself. Any charges you encounter during check-in come from optional extras like excess baggage, overweight or oversized items, or paid seat selections not from the act of checking in online.

Online Check-In vs. Mobile App vs. Kiosk vs. Counter: Which Should I Use?

Choose online check-in or the EVA Air App for the fastest, most flexible option if you’re comfortable managing documents digitally. Choose a kiosk or counter if you need special assistance, have an infant occupying a seat, or your booking type is excluded from self-service check-in.

Can I Fill Out Taiwan’s Arrival Card Online?

Yes. Since July 2015, passengers arriving in Taiwan at any airport or seaport can complete an electronic Arrival Card for immigration purposes instead of the printed paper version. This option is available through Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency website ahead of arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I check in online for an EVA Air codeshare flight?
Yes, but only if EVA Air operates the flight itself or operates the first sector of your journey. Codeshares operated entirely by partner airlines are not eligible for EVA Air online check-in.

How many travel companions can I check in with at once?
You can check in up to 9 passengers at once online, but only if they share the same booking record and you have each person’s passport details ready.

Does EVA Air charge a fee just to check in online?
No. EVA Air’s official pages confirm there’s no fee for the check-in process itself; charges only apply to extras like baggage, overweight items, or paid seat upgrades.

What’s the cheapest way to pay for an extra checked bag?
Prepaying online at least 4 hours before departure saves 10% compared to paying at the airport for example, USD 243 versus USD 270 on a Taiwan-to-Zone-4 route.

Can infants use EVA Air’s online check-in?
No. Passengers traveling with an infant occupying a seat are excluded from both online and mobile check-in and must check in at the airport counter.

What devices support the EVA Air App for mobile check-in?
The app supports iPhone and iPod Touch running iOS 11.0 or later, and Android devices running Android 10.0 or later.

How much heavier can my bag be before it becomes cargo-only?
Bags over 45kg (99lbs) cannot be checked at all and must be shipped as air cargo instead, regardless of excess fees paid.

Is Premium Economy seat selection really free?
On applicable fare families, yes Premium Economy seats can be selected at no charge through online or mobile check-in within 48 hours of departure.

What happens if I don’t collect my boarding pass in time?
EVA Air reserves the right to cancel your check-in and release your seat if you fail to collect your boarding pass at least 1 hour before scheduled departure.

Where can I use self-service baggage drop in Taiwan?
EVA Air offers self-service baggage drop at Taoyuan Metro A1 Taipei Main Station and at Taoyuan Airport Terminal 2, counters 16 and 17.