【Information about the Consular Service】
Hours of Operations: (Office Closed on Weekends and Public Holidays)
Monday to Friday 09:00 AM-11:30 AM；01:00 PM-04:00 PM
*Appointment is necessary for Fridays and can be made here.
Consular Division will be closed from December 28th, 2024 to January 5th, 2025.
December 26th and 27th will be open only for pick up.
(Last day for application is on December 25th)
【VISA APPLICATION】
Please click here for details of VISA to Taiwan.
All visa applicants must access https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw to fill out the visa application form online and print it out.
Those who has overstayed in Taiwan must submit a document explaining why he/she has overstayed in Taiwan.
Online Application for R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate from the National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior.
Citizens of Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam can apply online for an R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate from the National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior.
* In alignment with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ adjustment to the visa policy, starting 10:00 a.m. on September 14, 2023, Vietnamese passport holder submits application with a visa, resident certificate or permanent resident certificate issued by Japan/Korea as supporting document will no longer be eligible for a Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC). To those who have been granted TAC before or on September 14, 2023, still may enter Taiwan, subject to inspection by the National Immigration Agency, by presenting the valid TAC and related documents required.
eVISA
Applicants from the following countries may apply for the eVisa. Please click here for the requirements and details.
Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates
VISITOR VISA
(1) Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose
*Including those attending exhibitions and conferences (non-business meetings)
(2) Visitor Visa for Visiting Relatives
(3) Visitor Visa for Employment Purpose
(4) Visitor visa for Business Purpose
(5) Visitor Visa for Studying Chinese Purpose
(6) Visitor Visas for Foreign Exchange Students for Stays of less than Six Months
RESIDENT VISA
(1) Resident Visas for White Collar Workers
(2) Resident Visas for Foreign Spouses of R.O.C.(Taiwan) Citizens Having Household Registration
(4) Resident Visas for Minors Under Age 18 Joining Parents
(6) Resident Visas for Foreign Exchange Students for Stays of more than Six Months
VISITOR VISA
1. Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Evidence of funds |
1. Bank statement (Minimum of 300,000 JPY) 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 5 | Roundtrip Ticket | Ticket, electronic ticket, or proof of a travel agency |
| 6 | Travel Itinerary | Detailed plans regarding where you will be visiting in Taiwan and information regarding your accommodationSAMPLE |
| 7 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 9 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 10 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. For exceptional cases and those where concurrence is required from the ROC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the amount of processing time taken is dependant upon the length of time taken by MOFA to complete its verification and approval. Under such circumstances, our officers will advise applicants independently on the actual processing time required depending on the nature of the case.
2. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
3. Interview may be required when necessary.
4. For nationals of the designated countries applying for visitor visas, please refer to "Procedures for Nationals of the Designated Countries Applying for Visitor Visas to the Republic of China(R.O.C.)".
2. Visitor Visa for Visiting Relatives
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Proof of relative's residence in Taiwan |
1. Household Registration Transcript within 3 months( personal family registry information should be indicated in the notes column of Household Registration Transcript) 、 2. Alien Residence Certificate or Permanent Residence Certificate
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| 5 | Proof documents for relationship |
1. Birth Certificate or Household Registration …etc, relevant identified documents 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 6 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 7 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 8 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 9 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. For exceptional cases and those where concurrence is required from the ROC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the amount of processing time taken is dependant upon the length of time taken by MOFA to complete its verification and approval. Under such circumstances, our officers will advise applicants independently on the actual processing time required depending on the nature of the case.
2. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
3. Interview may be required when necessary.
4. For nationals of the designated countries applying for visitor visas, please refer to "Procedures for Nationals of the Designated Countries Applying for Visitor Visas to the Republic of China(R.O.C.)".
3. Visitor Visa for Employment Purpose
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Approval Letter issued by Ministry of Labor, Taiwan |
Employers must apply for the work permit from Ministry of Labor, Taiwan |
| 5 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 6 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 7 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. For exceptional cases and those where concurrence is required from the ROC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the amount of processing time taken is dependant upon the length of time taken by MOFA to complete its verification and approval. Under such circumstances, our officers will advise applicants independently on the actual processing time required depending on the nature of the case.
2. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
3. Interview may be required when necessary.
4. For nationals of the designated countries applying for visitor visas, please refer to "Procedures for Nationals of the Designated Countries Applying for Visitor Visas to the Republic of China(R.O.C.)".
4. Visitor Visa for Business Purpose
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Evidence of business activities |
1. Company's Employed Letter (Certificate of Employment) 2. Job Assigned Letter 3. Invitation Letter from Taiwanese Company 4. Certificate of Company's Registration from Taiwanese Company (a) Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission (b) Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 5 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 6 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 7 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. For exceptional cases and those where concurrence is required from the ROC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the amount of processing time taken is dependant upon the length of time taken by MOFA to complete its verification and approval. Under such circumstances, our officers will advise applicants independently on the actual processing time required depending on the nature of the case.
2. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
3. Interview may be required when necessary.
4. For nationals of the designated countries applying for visitor visas, please refer to "Procedures for Nationals of the Designated Countries Applying for Visitor Visas to the Republic of China(R.O.C.)".
5. Visitor Visa for Studying Chinese Purpose
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | A certificate of admission (Letter of Acceptance) issued by the Chinese language center affiliated to one of the universities or institutions accredited by the Ministry of Education. (original & photocopy) |
1. For information on the schools, please visit here for the updated list. 2. Those who have obtained a certificate of admission from Chientan Overseas Youth Language Center must also submit a recommendation provided by Overseas Community Affairs Council. 3. Monday ~ Friday（class hours are over 15 hours per week）
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| 5 | Plan for studying Chinese (original & photocopy) | Describe the motive and plan for studying Chinese |
| 6 | Evidence of funds |
1. Bank statement (Minimum of 500,000 JPY) 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 7 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 9 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 10 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable
2. Foreign passport holders who had ever engaged in the jobs specified in items 8 to 10, paragraph 1, article 46 of Employment Services Act or who come from the " designated countries "（please refer to Procedures for Nationals of the Designated Countries Applying for Visitor Visas to the Republic of China(R.O.C.) ）are not eligible for visitor visas for studying Chinese purpose.
3. Those who enter Taiwan under the visa-exemption program, with a landing visa or a visitor visa for other purposes than “studying Chinese” and those who have already resided in Taiwan for other purposes are not eligible for converting to a visa for the purpose of “studying Chinese” in Taiwan.
4. Those who have already studied Chinese for 4 months and carry on with their enrollment for at least 3 months, if with other conditions also qualified for a residence visa, may submit their application（at least 1 week earlier before the end of the legal stay of their visitor visa）to the Bureau of Consular Affairs or one of the branch offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taichung , Kaohsiung, Chiayi or Hualien for converting to a residence visa (Please refer to RESIDENT VISAS FOR STUDYING MANDARIN CHINESE). 8 working days are required for processing the application for a resident visa.
5. A certificate of admission issued by accredited language center does not guarantee visa issuance.
6. Visitor Visas for Foreign Exchange Students for Stays of less than Six Months
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Original and one photocopy of letter of admission (Letter of Acceptance) |
For university/college exchange students, a letter of admission issued by the university/college they intend to enroll in. |
| 5 | Overseas school’s record of enrollment |
1. Certificate of enrollment issued by the student’s home school. 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 6 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 7 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 8 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 9 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. For exceptional cases and those where concurrence is required from the ROC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the amount of processing time taken is dependant upon the length of time taken by MOFA to complete its verification and approval. Under such circumstances, our officers will advise applicants independently on the actual processing time required depending on the nature of the case.
2. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
3. Documents produced outside of the ROC and in languages other than Chinese or English are to be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation.
4. Persons legally in Taiwan under a visa waiver for exchange studies may enter the country without a visa. Those having entered under a visa-waiver arrangement or on a landing visa or e-visa, as well as those who have entered the country on a visitor visa granted for reasons other than study, may not then apply to change their visitor (or resident) visa to one for which study is the reason, nor may they apply to extend their stay for study purposes.
5. Persons not enrolled as full-time students may not apply for a visitor visa on the grounds of study.
6. Obtaining a school admission permit does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Issuance of a visa does not guarantee entry into the ROC (Taiwan).
RESIDENT VISA
1. Resident Visas for White Collar Workers
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Original and one photocopy of work permit issued by competent authorities of central government of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) |
1. Employers must apply for a work permit for the applicant from a competent authority. 2.Remaining period of employment indicated on the work permit must be more than 6 months at the time of Resident Visa application. |
| 5 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 6 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 7 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
2. Original documents are to be returned after review.
3. Those who currently stay in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) as blue collar workers may not apply for a Resident Visa for white collar workers.
4. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Resident Visa or get a Resident Visa after having arrived in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of National Immigration Agency. The former must apply within 15 days from the next day of arrival, and the latter must apply within 15 days from the Resident Visa issuance date. Duration of stay is noted on the Alien Resident Certificate.
5. Applicants who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) via visa exemption and have obtained a work permit for fulfilling contract purpose issued before or within 30 days of their entry may apply to the Bureau of Consular Affairs or any of its Central, Southwestern, Southern, or Eastern Taiwan Offices for an extendable Visitor Visa. For others who obtains work permits (exclude fulfilling contract purpose) granted for a period over 6 months, shall apply for their residency directly to the National Immigration Agency according to the “Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals.”
2. Resident Visas for Foreign Spouses of R.O.C.(Taiwan) Citizens Having Household Registration
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Original and one photocopy of proof of no criminal record issued by competent authorities of the applicant’s country(Does not include documents issued by an Embassy or Consulate, and must be issued by a local government agencies) |
1. Documents should be issued within 1 year prior to the time of Resident Visa application. If an expiration date is noted on the document, Resident Visa application must be submitted before the document expires. 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. Both the original-language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation version must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
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| 5 | Original and one photocopy of marriage registration issued by competent authorities of the applicant’s country(Does not include documents issued by an Embassy or Consulate, and must be issued by a local government agencies) |
1. For countries which do not have marriage registration, original and one photocopy of the certificate of marriage are required. 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 6 | Original R.O.C. (Taiwan) Household Registration certificate issued within 3 months | The Household Registration Certificate must show marriage registration, the foreign spouse’s name in his/her country’s native language and his/her nationality. |
| 7 | Health Certificate |
1. The health certificate should be issued within 3 months by one of the local hospitals designated by the Centers for Disease Control of Ministry of Health and Welfare of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) or a foreign hospital. 2. Health certificates issued by hospitals outside of Taiwan or Japan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. 3. Visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control at https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En for health checkup items and the list of designated local hospitals. |
| 8 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 9 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 10 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 11 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
2. Documents produced outside of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission; if produced in Mainland China must be authenticated by Straits Exchange Foundation. Documents that are in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original-language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation version must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
3. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) without a visa or with a landing visa and those who currently stay in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) as blue-collar workers may not apply for a Resident Visa on the ground of joining R.O.C. (Taiwan) spouse.
4. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Resident Visa or get a Resident Visa after having arrived in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of National Immigration Agency. The former must apply within 15 days from the next day of arrival, and the latter must apply within 15 days from the Resident Visa issuance date. Duration of stay is noted on the Alien Resident Certificate.
3. Resident Visas for Foreign Spouses of R.O.C.(Taiwan) Citizens Without Household Registration, Foreigners, Hong Kong Residents, Macau Residents, or Mainland Chinese Citizens
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Original and one photocopy of Certificate of Residence in the R.O.C., Alien Permanent Residence Certificate, Alien Residence Certificate, or various kinds of residence permits issued by the National Immigration Agency |
The Alien Residence Certificate and residence permits must be valid for more than 6 months |
| 5 | Original and one photocopy of proof of marriage (Does not include documents issued by an Embassy or Consulate, and must be issued by a local government agencies) |
1. Marriage certificates from the home country of both spouses are necessary 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 6 | Health Certificate |
1. The health certificate should be issued within 3 months by one of the local hospitals designated by the Centers for Disease Control of Ministry of Health and Welfare of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) or a foreign hospital. 2. Health certificates issued by hospitals outside of Taiwan or Japan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. 3. Visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control at https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En for health checkup items and the list of designated local hospitals. 4. Applicants of the following categories are not required to present the health certificate: (a)both the visa applicant and the family member(s) currently investing or employed as white collar worker(s) in the R.O.C. (Taiwan), whom the applicant intends to join with, are from countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-waiver entry into the R.O.C. (Taiwan) |
| 7 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 9 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 10 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
2. Documents produced outside of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission; if produced in Mainland China must be authenticated by Straits Exchange Foundation. Documents that are in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original-language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation version must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
3. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) without a visa or with a landing visa and those who currently stay in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) as blue-collar workers may not apply for a Resident Visa on the ground of joining spouse.
4. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Resident Visa or get a Resident Visa after having arrived in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of National Immigration Agency. The former must apply within 15 days from the next day of arrival, and the latter must apply within 15 days from the Resident Visa issuance date. Duration of stay is noted on the Alien Resident Certificate.
4. Resident Visas for Minors Under Age 18 Joining Parents
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Original and one photocopy of Certificate of Residence in R.O.C. Alien Permanent Residence Certificate, Alien Residence Certificate, or various kinds of residence permits issued by the National Immigration Agency |
1. One copy of the Household Registration Certificate issued within 3 months is required if the individual, whom the applicant intends to join, is an R.O.C. (Taiwan) citizen with household registration. 2. Original and one photocopy of Certificate of Residence in the R.O.C. (Taiwan), Alien Permanent Residence Certificate, Alien Residence Certificate, or other kinds of residence permits issued by the National Immigration Agency are required if the individual, whom the applicant intends to join with, is an R.O.C. (Taiwan) citizen without household registration, a foreigner having obtained APRC or ARC, a Hong Kong or Macau resident, or a Mainland Chinese citizen. The documents must be valid for more than 6 months.
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| 5 | Original and one photocopy of proof of parents’ marriage(Does not include documents issued by an Embassy or Consulate, and must be issued by a local government agencies) |
1. For applicants who are under age 18 and are the children or grandchildren of an R.O.C. (Taiwan) citizen with household registration, and the applicant’s parents must currently have household registration in the R.O.C. (Taiwan), one original Household Registration Certificate issued within 3 months that shows registration of the parents’ marriage is required. 2. For applicants who are under age 18 and are the children of an R.O.C. (Taiwan) citizen without household registration, a foreigner having obtained APRC or ARC or other kinds of residence permits, a Hong Kong or Macau resident, or a Mainland Chinese citizen, proof of parent’s marriage is required. 3. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 4. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 6 | Health Certificate |
1. The health certificate should be issued within 3 months by one of the local hospitals designated by the Centers for Disease Control of Ministry of Health and Welfare of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) or a foreign hospital. 2. Health certificates issued by hospitals outside of Taiwan or Japan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. 3. Visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control at https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En for health checkup items and the list of designated local hospitals. 4. Applicants of the following categories are not required to present the health certificate: (a) minors under age 6 (b)both the visa applicant and the family member(s) currently investing or employed as white collar worker(s) in the R.O.C. (Taiwan), whom the applicant intends to join with, are from countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-waiver entry into the R.O.C. (Taiwan) |
| 7 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 9 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis
1. Applicants with dual citizenship and household registration in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must annul the household registration and enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) with a foreign passport. 2. Applicants whose parents have divorced may only join the parent that has custody of the applicants. Proof of custody is required. 3. Applicants born outside of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and whose parents are R.O.C. (Taiwan) citizens having household registration must present the original and one photocopy of both parents’ R.O.C. (Taiwan) passports. |
| 10 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
2. Documents produced outside of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission; if produced in Mainland China must be authenticated by Straits Exchange Foundation. Documents that are in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original-language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation version must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
3. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) without a visa or with a landing visa and those who currently stay in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) as blue-collar workers may not apply for a Resident Visa on the ground of joining parents.
4. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Resident Visa or get a Resident Visa after having arrived in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of National Immigration Agency. The former must apply within 15 days from the next day of arrival, and the latter must apply within 15 days from the Resident Visa issuance date. Duration of stay is noted on the Alien Resident Certificate.
5. Resident Visas for Foreign Students(Full-time PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s program, or senior high school Students and below)
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Original and one photocopy of letter of approval issued by university /college |
1. For school applications and admission permits, follow the instructions of the “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan” promulgated by the Ministry of Education. 2. The admission permit is required for Resident Visa application. 3. For high schools and below, only students from countries whose citizens are allowed to enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) under visa-waiver program (including the trial visa-free entry nations of Brunei, North Macedonia, Philippines and Thailand) may enroll in high schools that are accredited to accept foreign students by the Ministry of Education. |
| 5 | Original and one photocopy of highest education diploma and transcripts for each year |
1. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 2. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 6 | Health Certificate |
1. The health certificate should be issued within 3 months by one of the local hospitals designated by the Centers for Disease Control of Ministry of Health and Welfare of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) or a foreign hospital. 2. Health certificates issued by hospitals outside of Taiwan or Japan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. 3. Visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control at https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En for health checkup items and the list of designated local hospitals. |
| 7 | Evidence of funds |
1. Bank statement/summary for past 6months with over 500,000 JPY Please prepare a document, which proves that you have been obtaining over 500,000 JPY in your bank account for past 6 months. 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 8 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 9 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 10 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis |
| 11 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
2. Documents produced outside of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission; if produced in Mainland China must be authenticated by Straits Exchange Foundation. Documents that are in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original-language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation version must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
3. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) without a visa or with a landing visa and those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Visitor Visa not for the purpose of undertaking studies may not apply for a Resident Visa or an extension of duration of stay on the ground of undertaking studies. Those not enrolled as full-time students may not apply for a Resident Visa on the ground of undertaking studies.
4. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Resident Visa or get a Resident Visa after having arrived in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of National Immigration Agency. The former must apply within 15 days from the next day of arrival, and the latter must apply within 15 days from the Resident Visa issuance date. Duration of stay is noted on the Alien Resident Certificate.
5. Obtaining a school admission permit does not guarantee the issuance of a Resident Visa. Obtaining a Resident Visa does not entitle the visa holder to enter the R.O.C.(Taiwan).
6. Resident Visas for Foreign Exchange Students for Stays of more than Six Months
| Requirements | Description | |
| 1 | Passport (original & photocopy) | Valid for 6 months with blank pages |
| 2 | Completed & signed application form | Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. |
| 3 | Two passport-size photos in color within 6 months | |
| 4 | Original and one photocopy of letter of approval issued by university /college |
1. For university/college exchange students, a letter of approval issued by the university/college they intend to enroll in is required. 2. For senior high school students, a letter of approval issued by the Ministry of Education or city/county Bureau of Education is required. 3. During their stay, exchange students are required to follow the instructions of the “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.” |
| 5 | Original and one photocopy of the overseas school’s record of enrollment |
1. Certificate of enrollment issued by the student’s home school. 2. Documents issued outside of Japan and Taiwan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission 3. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission |
| 6 | Health Certificate |
1. The health certificate should be issued within 3 months by one of the local hospitals designated by the Centers for Disease Control of Ministry of Health and Welfare of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) or a foreign hospital. 2. Health certificates issued by hospitals outside of Taiwan or Japan must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. 3. Visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control at https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En for health checkup items and the list of designated local hospitals. |
| 7 | Japanese Residence Card (original & photocopy) | Those residing outside of Japan may be required to submit additional documents on case-by-case basis |
| 8 | Certificate of Residence | Certificate of residence(住民票) issued within 3 month. |
| 9 | Other additional documents may be required during processing | Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis. |
| 10 | Application Fee | Application Fee (Available only in Japanese) |
Processing time: 1 Week
1. Visas are issued as stipulated by Article 12 of the Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas for Foreign Passports. As a sovereign nation, the ROC has the right to refuse applications for visas without providing any explanation for such decisions; visa application fee is not refundable.
2. Documents produced outside of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission; if produced in Mainland China must be authenticated by Straits Exchange Foundation. Documents that are in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a Chinese- or English-translation version. The original-language documents and the accompanying Chinese- or English-translation version must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
3. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) without a visa or with a landing visa and those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Visitor Visa not for the purpose of undertaking studies may not apply for a Resident Visa or an extension of duration of stay on the ground of undertaking studies. Those not enrolled as full-time students may not apply for a Resident Visa on the ground of undertaking studies.
4. Those who enter the R.O.C. (Taiwan) on a Resident Visa or get a Resident Visa after having arrived in the R.O.C. (Taiwan) must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of National Immigration Agency. The former must apply within 15 days from the next day of arrival, and the latter must apply within 15 days from the Resident Visa issuance date. Duration of stay is noted on the Alien Resident Certificate.
5. Obtaining a school admission permit does not guarantee the issuance of a Resident Visa. Obtaining a Resident Visa does not entitle the visa holder to enter the R.O.C.(Taiwan).
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TECRO in Japan Consular Division
Tel: (03)3280-7800 #7
Fax: (03)3280-7923
E-mail: vipass@mofa.gov.tw
Address: 5-20-2 Shirokanedai,Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-0071, Japan
