• Created：2017-08-07
• Data Source：Bureau Of Consular Affairs
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Guidelines for Visa Applications to the Republic of China (Taiwan) for Czech Citizens Joining the Working Holiday Scheme

1. Qualifications:Applicants must meet the following requirements:
   1. Being a Czech citizen residing in Czech Republic at the time of application;
   2. Never being a Working Holiday maker in Taiwan;
   3. Being between the ages of 18 and 26 inclusive on the date of application;
   4. Not being accompanied by spouse or dependants, unless they are also in possession of working holiday visas.
2. Required documents:
   1. An online completed, printed out and signed ROC (Taiwan) visa application form ( available at https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/) for the Working Holiday Scheme;
   2. A Czech passport valid for more than 12 months after the day of visa issuing ;
   3. Two color passport-size photos taken within 6 months;
   4. Proof of financial support at least €4000, or rather €2500 plus a valid return or onward flight ticket;
   5. Valid medical and comprehensive hospitalization insurance throughout their stay in Taiwan;
   6. A non-criminal record;
   7. Non-refundable application fee of €86.
3. Application procedures:
   1. Applications must be made in person;
   2. Applications must be submitted to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Prague.
   3. Applicants may be requested to provide additional documents or to be interviewed if necessary.
4.  Type of visa issued:
   1. Type: Visitor Visa;
   2. Validity: One year from the date of issue, good for multiple entries;
   3. Duration of stay: 180 days, extendable for another 180 days.
   • An extension of up to 180 days can be applied for, 15 days prior to the expiry of stay, at the National Immigration Agency service center in the city or county of residence in Taiwan.
   • The total duration of stay will be no longer than one year from the date of entry into Taiwan.
   • No further extensions or changes of visa type will be permitted thereafter.
5. Notice:
   1. The annual visa quota in the Scheme is 100.
   2. Participants in the Scheme are permitted to engage in temporary employment, study or training during their visit and the length of such activities should not exceed six (6) months during their visit.