To apply for going abroad for study as a conscripted male , the process involves submitting proof of admission and other required documents. This is necessary for those who are conscripted and wish to leave Taiwan for educational purposes.
You must prepare key documents like your passport and admission letter from the educational institution. If you are applying to study in a non-English speaking country, you need to provide a Chinese translation of the admission documents. For those already enrolled, additional materials like transcripts or proof of enrollment may be required. It is crucial to ensure that all documentation is complete to avoid delays.
National Immigration Agency's Student Consultation Hotline:
- Phone: +886-2-23883929
- Fax: +886-2-23899036
You can fax the required documents, such as proof of enrollment, to the National Immigration Agency first. After the documents are reviewed during Taiwan's working hours, you can follow up via the phone hotline. Once informed that the documents meet the requirements, you may submit them for verification at your local overseas Taiwan representative office.
Additional Notes:
- Stay Limit: While in Taiwan, you are not allowed to stay for more than 3 months at a time. If your stay period coincides with a school break, you must provide a verified proof of the holiday period from your school to apply for an extension, but the extension must not exceed 3 months. This also applies to conscripts studying in Hong Kong or Macau after January 1st of the year they turn 19.
- The age limit for studying abroad under this exemption varies depending on your level of education. For undergraduate programs, you can apply until age 24; for master’s programs until age 27; and for PhD programs until age 30, with possible extensions depending on specific educational circumstances.
- For more detailed information, please refer to the National Immigration Agency’s website.
