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Information on Taiwan (ROC) Resident Visas

  • 發布日期：2024-01-02
  • 發布單位：Bureau Of Consular Affairs
  • 資料點閱次數：99776
Information on Taiwan (ROC) Resident Visas
Eligible Persons Foreign nationals, who hold ordinary passports or other legal travel documents, who intend to stay in Taiwan (ROC) for more than six months for the purpose of join family; pursued studies; undertake employment; invest; conduct missionary work; conduct official duties; participate in international exchange programs; and engage in other activities approved by MOFA or other relevant agencies at the central-government level.

Requirements
  1. A passport valid for at least six months;
  2. A duly completed application form with two passport-size photos in color within 6 months;
  3. Supporting documents or official letters of approval from a competent authority of Taiwan (ROC);
  4. Other relevant documents.
  5. Health Certificate if applicable
Visa Validity A Resident Visa is valid for three months.
Duration of stay Resident Visa holders are required to apply for the Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of the National Immigration Agency within 30 days starting from the next day of their arrival. They may stay in Taiwan (ROC) as long as the Alien Resident Certificate remains valid.
Fee
  1. Please refer to "Standard Fees for Taiwan (ROC) Visas in Foreign Passports."(pdf file)
  2. An additional handling charge of NT＄800 shall apply to applications made in Taiwan (ROC) by visitor visa holders applying for change or replacement of visitor visa or resident visa.
  3. For foreign nationals from the countries with which Taiwan (ROC) has entered into reciprocal agreements, the Resident Visa is issued gratis.
Remarks

The above regulations do not apply to migrant workers or those who enter Taiwan (ROC) via the visa exemption program or landing visa.

If foreign nationals who have entered Taiwan (ROC) with Visitor Visas are subsequently legally employed in Taiwan (ROC), they may make the necessary change from their Visitor Visa into a Resident Visa in this country directly.