A2.申請居留簽證 Resident Visa

  • FAQ1: Do I have to reissue my Visitor Visa for Resident Visa?

    Foreign students who enter the country with a Visitor Visa and the study period does not exceed six months do not need to apply for a new residency visa (Resident Visa). They only need to go to the National Immigration Department (National Immigration Department) before the expiration of the period of stay specified in the visitor visa. Immigration Agency) can apply for an extension of visitor visa, which can be extended up to 180 days.
    *Foreign students who enter the country with a resident visa for more than six months, please apply to the Consular Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Resident Visa after entering the country and before the expiration of the visitor visa.

    Online residence visa application form
    Q&A (Consular Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

  • FAQ2: Do foreign students entering Taiwan with a Resident Visa need to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)?

    Yes, please apply directly to the National Immigration Agency (National Immigration Agency) for an Alien Resident Certificate online within 15 days of entry.

     

  • FAQ3: How to apply for a residence visa and what are the relevant procedures and methods?  

    You can do an Online Application or apply at the Immigration Department of the Ministry of the Interior of the place of residence

    1.   If you are not in Taiwan, you should apply to the Taiwanese embassy
      2.   If you are in Taiwan, you should apply to the Immigration Department of the Ministry of the Interior Applicants who have entered the country with a visitor visa that meets the qualifications for changing schools must check the required documents and visa fee at least 8 working days before the expiration of the stay period, and apply to the Central Office for a change of residence visa.

    Online residence visa application form
    Q&A (Consular Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

  • FAQ4: How to apply for a residence visa and the documents should I prepare?  

    1. Resident Visa Application Form
    You must fill in the “Online Resident Visa Application Form” print out a barcoded visa application form, and sign it in person for confirmation.
     
    1. Applicants for minors shall attach the consent form of both parents; if the parents are divorced, the consent form of the person who obtains the rights and obligations of the child or the bearer shall be attached.
    2. Visa Fees
    3. 2 pieces of 2-inch color photos within 6 months
    4. Original and photocopy of passport
    Passports must be valid for more than 6 months and have blank pages
    Please photocopy the basic passport information page including the photo
     
    1. Original and photocopy of the medical check-up certificate
    A medical examination certificate issued by a domestic hospital or a foreign hospital for foreigners designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare within the past 3 months (the foreign medical examination certificate must be verified by the Republic of China’s foreign mission).
    Please refer to the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare Website for inspection items and physical examination hospitals.
     
    1. Original and Photocopy of :  (1) Scores & Transcripts.  (2)Admission/Notice or Certificate of Enrollment and Registration.
    2. Original and photocopy of the highest degree certificate (including graduation certificate and transcript)
    Certificates other than Chinese or English should be attached with a Chinese or English translation (subject to verification by the Chinese Embassies in Foreign Countries ).
     
    1. Original and photocopy of the financial certificate (6 months of recurring financial resources)
    The county provides a financial certificate, a remittance certificate, and a scholarship certificate issued by the person or third-class relatives (parents, grandparents, siblings)
    The scholarship certificate must specify the duration and amount of the award.
     
    1. Other documents as required by the individual.
    Depends on the needs of the case review (for example proof of purpose of coming to Taiwan, parental consent, certificate of no criminal record, certificate of language ability, and any other required documents for review)
    Applicants in China must photocopy the most recent visa page and entry stamp page.

    Online residence visa application form
    Q&A (Consular Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
     

  • FAQ5: If I lose my visa (visitor/residence), how should I apply for it?  

    If your visa is lost due to theft, robbery, fraud, etc., to protect your rights, please immediately report to the nearest police station or your local police unit and obtain the report certificate, and apply to the original as soon as possible The organization handles the issuance of the certificate; however, if you lose or damage the certificate due to your negligence, please apply for the re-issuance to the original applicant as soon as possible. Please refer to Question 4 for the relevant procedures.