Resident visa - Pursuing religious studies and research with officially approved religious organizations in Taiwan
(Applicable for intended stay of more than 6 months)
- Valid passport with minimum validity of 6 months or more(with a photo copy)
- Copy of duly completed online visa general application form at https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw
- Two gloss coloured passport-sized photographs (3.5cm x 4cm) and taken within the last 6 months;
- Photocopied evidence showing proof of stay in Singapore(ie: Re-entry Permit/Employment Pass/Work Permit etc.)
- Documents evidencing eligibility for application as follows:
5.1 Applicants travelling to Taiwan for religious studies and research have to ensure that the courses and programmes are approved and conducted by religious organizations registered with the Religious Affairs Section, Ministry of the Interior (MOI), Republic of China (Taiwan) (please verify with MOI’s Religious Affairs Section for the list of registered religious organizations);
5.2 The religious organization offering the religious courses/ research programme is required to gather all the necessary supporting documents for an application to be made to either the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (Tel: 00-886-2-2356-5071) or to the respective city/counties government offices where the religious organization is based (Please check with the authorities concerned on the type of documents required for application);
5.3 If the relevant required documents are issued in Singapore, they have to be authenticated by the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore (please refer to the procedural guidelines on document authentication service posted on our official website);
5.4 Upon receipt of approval from the ROC’s Ministry of the Interior (MOI) or from the city/county government office where the religious organization is based, applicants may then proceed to initiate a resident visa application with the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore;
5.5 Medical examination report issued for not more than 3 months by a designated hospital authorized by the ROC’s Bureau of Health Promotion to provide health screening for foreigners in Taiwan or an overseas-based hospital approved by ROC’s Bureau of Health Promotion. Medical screening should encompass chest X-ray (large film), HIV test, urine analysis for methamphetamine-related drugs, urine opiate examination and standard medical screening incorporating psychiatric and leprosy examinations. Medical check-up forms are obtainable from our office and medical reports issued by hospitals in Singapore are to be authenticated by the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore;
- The respective fees payable are as follows:
- Single entry resident visa: S$86
- Reciprocal handling fee: S$239 (Currently applicable for United States passport holders only)
- Urgent processing: An additional 50% is payable on and above the standard visa application fee levied.
