Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai

Visa application and document authentication requirements for Indian passport holders:

INFORMATION ON VISA FEES

Visitor Visa: Single Entry: Rs.3,800 (for express service: Rs.5,700) Multiple Entries: Rs.7,500 (for express service: Rs.11,300)

Resident Visa: Rs.5,000 (for express service: Rs.7,500)
Demand drafts only (in favor of Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai). No cash or cheque.

VISITOR VISA FOR TOURISM PURPOSE

1. Completed & signed application form ( Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. Covering letter mentioning purpose of visit, designation of visitor, and the intended duration of stay
6. Tentative travel itinerary
7. Confirmed hotel booking in Taiwan
8. Personal bank statements for the last 3 months
9. Confirmed round-trip air tickets
10. Other additional documents may be required during processing

VISITOR VISA FOR BUSINESS PURPOSE

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan.
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. Evidence of business activities-
   (1)Company's employed & job assigned letter (2) Invitation letter (3)Ongoing letters, trading records (e.g.  LC, remittance receipt...etc.)
6. Company covering letter mentioning purpose of visit, designation of visitor, and the intended duration of stay
7. Day to Day business itinerary
8. Company registration certificate or import export license issued by the Indian Government
9. Details of the contact person in Taiwan (name, address, telephone number...etc.)
10. Past 3 months company’s bank statements and company income tax returns
11. Confirmed round-trip air tickets and hotel booking in Taiwan
12. Other additional documents may be required during processing

VISITOR VISA FOR CONFERENCE /EXHIBITION

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. No objection letter from applicant’s current institute, employer, or company covering letter mentioning the purpose of visit, designation of visitor, and the intended duration of stay
6. An invitation letter issued from Taiwan
7. Proof of payment for attending a conference
8. Personal bank statements for the last 3 months
9. Confirmed round-trip air tickets and hotel booking in Taiwan
10. Other additional documents may be required during processing

VISITOR VISA FOR JOINING/ VISITING FAMILY

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. Covering letter mentioning purpose of visit, designation of visitor, and the intended duration of stay
6. An invitation letter issued from Taiwan
7. Proof of family relationship
8. Proof of relatives residence in Taiwan, e.g. English copy of Taiwan’s household registration or Alien Residence Certificate (ARC/APRC)
9. Bank statements for the last 3 months
10. Confirmed round-trip air tickets
11. Other additional documents may be required during processing

Note: Applicants should provide bank statements of his / her family member who lives in Taiwan

VISITOR VISA FOR INTERNSHIP

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. No objection letter from the applicant’s current institute in India
6. A letter of acceptance from the respective institute/ organization/ company in Taiwan
7. Approval issued by respective in-charge governmental authority in Taiwan
8. Proof of sponsorship and self-finance (minimum USD 500/INR 42,000 per month).[Bank statements or records of remittance provided by the applicant or his/her relatives within the third degree of kinship (grandparents, parents, and siblings). Bank statements or records of remittance supported by the applicant’s relatives must be submitted along with the household registration/ birth certificate/ family book which may prove the relationship of relative. The amount showing on the bank statements or records of remittance, when the visa application is submitted, must be sufficient enough for at least a consecutive 6 months' living needs. The scholarship certificate must indicate the duration and the exact amount of the scholarship]  Note: Please provide the bank statements for 3 months with the bank’s original stamp as proof.
9. Confirmed round-trip air tickets
10. Note: Additional supporting documents/interviews might be required on a case-by-case basis.

VISITOR VISA FOR JOINING SHORT-TERM RESEARCH

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
3. Two white background color passport size photos
4. No objection letter from current institute/employer
5. A letter of acceptance from the respective institute/ research center in Taiwan
6. Proof of sponsorship and self finances (minimum USD 500/INR 42,000 per month).
7.  Provide the personal bank statements for 3 months with the bank’s original stamp as proof.
8. Confirmed round-trip air tickets
9. Other additional documents may be required during processing

VISITOR VISA FOR STUDYING MANDARIN LANGUAGE [Only for Indian passport holders]

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. A plan of study detailing the intended duration of study, financial sources, and future career plan
6. Admission letter from respective language center affiliated with one of the universities accredited by the Ministry of Education
7. Scholarship proof or proof of sponsorship and self-finance (minimum USD 500/INR 42,000 per month)                                                                                          [Bank statements or records of remittance provided by the applicant or his/her relatives within the third degree of kinship (grandparents, parents, and siblings). Bank statements or records of remittance supported by the applicant’s relatives must be submitted along with the household registration/ birth certificate/ family book which may prove the relationship of relative. The amount showing on the bank statements or records of remittance, when the visa application is submitted, must be sufficient enough for at least a consecutive 6 months' living needs. The scholarship certificate must indicate the duration and the exact amount of the scholarship]
8. Provide the personal bank statements for 6 months with the bank’s original stamp as proof.
9. Confirmed round-trip air ticket
10. Language proficiency Certificate: provide either the certificate or transcript below:                                                                                                                                     Mandarin proficiency Certificate: Chinese TOCFL test, level A1 Certificate
    English proficiency Certificate:                                                                                              A.TOFEL grades: iBT 18, or pBT 340 above
    B. TOEIC: grade 300 above
    C. IELTS: grade 2.5 above
    D. Cambridge Main Suite KET level 2 above.
11. Note: Additional supporting documents/interviews might be required on a case-by-case basis.

VISITOR VISA FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. Diagnosis from domestic hospital/ medical institute in India and Taiwan
6. Proof of finances e.g. personal bank statements/ sponsorship letter/ payment plan consented to by Taiwan hospital/ medical institute
7. Proposal of treatment by hospital/ medical institute in Taiwan
8. Confirmed round-trip air ticket

RESIDENT VISA FOR EMPLOYMENT OR FULFILMENT OF CONTRACT

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size photos
5. Covering letter mentioning purpose of visit, designation of visitor, and the intended duration of stay
6. Offer letter/ invitation letter from Taiwan
7. Approval Letter issued by Ministry of Labor, Taiwan (Employers must apply for the work permit from the Ministry of Labor, Taiwan)
8. Duly signed contract
9. Provide the personal bank statements for 3 months with the bank’s original stamp as proof
10. Details of the contact person in Taiwan
11. Confirmed air tickets
12. Other additional documents may be required during processing

RESIDENT VISA FOR JOINING FAMILY

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size Photos
5. Invitation letter from Taiwan
6. proof of the family member who stays in Taiwan
7. Proof of relative / friend’s residence in Taiwan, e.g. English copy of Taiwan’s household registration,
8. Alien Residence Certificate/ Alien Permanent Residence Certificate (ARC/APRC); which should be valid for more than six months
9. Health certificate/ vaccination certificate attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm. For Jurisdiction check: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/AppendiH_Jurisdiction_Areas_of_RPONew.pdf ) and authenticated by the TECC in Chennai (https://www.roc-taiwan.org/inmaa_en/post/7764.html)
10. Marriage certificate attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm . For Jurisdiction check: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/AppendiH_Jurisdiction_Areas_of_RPONew.pdf ) and authenticated by the TECC in Chennai (https://www.roc-taiwan.org/inmaa_en/post/7764.html)
11. Birth certificate attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm . For Jurisdiction check: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/AppendiH_Jurisdiction_Areas_of_RPONew.pdf ) and authenticated by the TECC in Chennai (https://www.roc-taiwan.org/inmaa_en/post/7764.html)
12. Provide the personal bank statements for 3 months with the bank’s original stamp as proof
13. Confirmed air tickets

Note: Applicants should provide bank statements of the family member who lives in Taiwan.

Attested English version of marriage certificate for spouse as a relationship proof (issued by the concerned govt. of India or the original nations), birth certificate, and vaccination/immunization card for children below 6 years.

The mentioned documents should be attested by the issuing MEA (India) or other foreign embassies (including Maldives or Sri Lankan only) in India first and request TECC’s attestation.

Note: Additional supporting documents/interviews might be required on a case-by-case basis.

For Further Information, please visit https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html

RESIDENT VISA FOR STUDY PURPOSE

1. Completed & signed application form (Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/to fill out an application form online and print it out.)
2. Both old and new passports in the original
3. Passport valid for at least another six months from the intended date of entry into Taiwan
4. Two white background color passport size Photos
5. Covering letter mentioning purpose of visit, designation of visitor, and the intended duration of stay
6. Study Plan [Including applicant’s CV (education and professional background), the reason for studying Degree in Taiwan, Motivation, and how the applicant is going to learn..........Etc].
7. Offer letter or acceptance letter from respective institute/research center in Taiwan
8. Scholarship proof or proof of sponsorship and self-finance (minimum USD 500/INR 42,000 per month).[Bank statements or records of remittance provided by the applicant or his/her relatives within the third degree of kinship (grandparents, parents, and siblings). Bank statements or records of remittance supported by the applicant’s relatives must be submitted along with the household registration/ birth certificate/ family book which may prove the relationship of relative. The amount showing on the bank statements or records of remittance, when the visa application is submitted, must be sufficient enough for at least a consecutive 6 months' living needs. The scholarship certificate must indicate the duration and the exact amount of the scholarship]
9. No objection letter from the applicant’s current institute in India
10. Not for provisional certificate holders
11. Health certificate attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm . For Jurisdiction check: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/AppendiH_Jurisdiction_Areas_of_RPONew.pdf ) and authenticated by the TECC in Chennai
12. Degree certificate attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm . For Jurisdiction check: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/AppendiH_Jurisdiction_Areas_of_RPONew.pdf ) and authenticated by the TECC in Chennai
13. Mark sheets attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm . For Jurisdiction check: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/attach/AppendiH_Jurisdiction_Areas_of_RPONew.pdf ) and authenticated by the TECC in Chennai
14. Provide the personal bank statements for 3 months with the bank’s original stamp as proof
15. Confirmed air tickets
16. Language proficiency Certificate: provide either the certificate or transcript below:                                                                                                                            Mandarin proficiency Certificate: Chinese TOCFL test, level A2 Certificate
    English proficiency Certificate:                                                                                              A.TOFEL grades: iBT 18, or pBT 340 above
    B. TOEIC: grade 300 above
    C. IELTS: grade 2.5 above
    D. Cambridge Main Suite KET level 2 above.

Note: Additional supporting documents/interviews might be required on a case-by-case basis.

Note:

Provisional certificate holder only: TECC will issue a student visa (visitor visa) for 60 days to the Provisional certificate holders which may be extendable in Taiwan only twice. Please make an acknowledgment letter stating that you are aware of not getting a residence visa at the time of submission of the visa application.

For Provisional certificate holder:
According to the regulation of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, foreign students should submit an “Original Certificate and transcript/mark sheet” for acceptance. Therefore, the Original Certificate and Transcript/mark sheet are the mandatory documents for obtaining a student resident visa.
Once the Provisional certificate holders have completed his/her “Original Certificate and transcript/mark sheet” attestation procedure from TECC, the students may apply for a Resident visa in Taiwan.

Amend Online Application for R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate (Applicable to citizens of India, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos)

Online application for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate for nationals of Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam

Nationals of Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam can apply online for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate

Nationals of these countries intending to submit an online application for such a certificate should carefully read the following before proceeding to the next page.

Basic requirements
To be eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate, the following three basic requirements must be met:

1. The applicant’s passport must have a remaining validity of at least six months starting from the date of arrival in Taiwan.
2. The applicant must possess an onward/return air or ferry ticket.
3. The applicant has never been employed as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan.

Additional requirements
In addition to the aforementioned basic requirements, one of the following requirements must also be met:

• 1.The applicant possesses at least one of the following documents issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, any of EU and Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, or the United States:

。Valid resident or permanent resident card

。Valid entry visa (may be electronic visa)

。Resident card or visa that has expired less than 10 years before the date of arrival in Taiwan

• ※Applicants who use an electronic visa issued by Australia or New Zealand as the required document must present a valid Australian or New Zealand electronic visa as entering Taiwan.
• ※Applicants who use a visa issued by Japan/Korea as the required document must present the proof record of entering Japan/Korea.
• 2. The applicant possesses an entry visa or resident card issued by the ROC at any point in the past 10 years and has no record of immigration irregularities or law violations in Taiwan. However, holders of ROC entry visas bearing the remark FL (migrant worker), X (others), or P with “Special permission from MOFA” (visa and eVisa for “Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations for High-end Group Tourists from Southeast Asian Countries (Project Kuan-Hong)” ever issued), as well as holders of ROC resident cards with stated purpose of residence being migrant worker (移工), are not eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate.

Notes

1. You can only enter R.O.C. (Taiwan) with TAC six times within a one-year period that begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. If you require additional visits to Taiwan, please apply for a visitor visa at R.O.C. (Taiwan) embassies or overseas missions.
2. At the time of filing, you must answer all questions fully and accurately. You will be prohibited from entering R.O.C. (Taiwan) if you have entered with TAC six times.
3. An approved ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is valid for 90 days. Multiple entries within these 90 days are allowed. The holder of an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate may stay in Taiwan for 14 days, starting from the day after arrival. If the holder wishes to apply for another ROC Travel Authorization Certificate, he or she must do so seven days before the expiry of the current certificate.
4. If any mistake is made during the online application process, the applicant may submit a new application.
5. Online applications can only be made by persons holding valid regular passports. Persons holding temporary, emergency, or informal passports, or travel documents other than a passport, cannot submit online applications.
6. The visas in the aforementioned list of required documents do not include work permits.
7. Holders of aforementioned visas bearing such stamps as VOID, CANCELLED, or CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE are not eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate.
8. Resident cards or visas that have expired less than 10 years ago, means that the time between the expiry date of the resident card or visa and the date of arrival in Taiwan may not be longer than 10 years. If no expiry date or validity period is given on the resident card or visa, the 10-year period refers to the time between the resident card or visa’s issuing date and the date of arrival in Taiwan.
9. Applicants who hold permanent resident cards with no expiry date may enter 9999 for a year, 12 for a month, and 31 for a day in the Date field.
10. Once the application has been approved, the applicant should print out the ROC Travel Authorization Certificate. The applicant must present the certificate and the required documents for inspection when entering Taiwan. Entry will be denied if the required documents are not produced.
11. Nationals of Indonesia who possess a valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration are eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate.
12. Please fill in an (online) Arrival Card for immigration inspection each time before re-entry within the validity of this certificate.
    https://acard.immigration.gov.tw/nia_acard

Website of Online Application for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate：https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/nia_southeast