Resident visa – Foreigners engaging in religious preaching and missionary works 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 Invitations to foreigners for engaging in religious preaching and missionary works in Taiwan must come from temples, churches which are lawfully registered with the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and/or such organizations/groups which are lawfully established for the purpose of engaging in religious and missionary works;
5.2 Singaporean applicants must be bearers of their respective religious groups and denominations. Examples are such as Christian church pastors, Muslim Ustaz (Male) and Ustazah (female), Buddhist monks and nuns, Roman Catholic priests and nuns. For applicants without any official religious bearers and if that is in accordance with the traditions of that religion, the application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the religion type and on provision of supporting evidence from the relevant religious organization or religious council in charge of religious matters in a designated vicinity;
5.3 The works and activities undertaken by Singaporean religious workers in Taiwan must be of religious and missionary related. Examples are such conducting worships, officiating at religious ceremony, religious preaching and teachings and provision of psychological and moral counselling to believers;
5.4 Applicants must possess the followings:
(a) Invitation letters from the religious organizations/bodies in Taiwan;
(b) Documentary proof evidencing official registration of the religious organizations/bodies in Taiwan;
(c) Applicant’s background and resume (at least 2 years of service and above in a religious denomination) and verification of religious appointments by the respective religious organizations/bodies in Singapore. Supporting documents will have to be authenticated by the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore before they can be accepted for application;
(d) 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.
