Taiwan Visa:
To enter into Taiwan, you need a valid visa to stay there. Some of the foreign nationals do not require visa or some have visa on arrival option. You can check the details in the below mentioned link.
Taiwan issues study visa, residence visa, tourist visa, business visa. To apply for Taiwan Visa, one must have a valid passport which has at least 6 month validity and documents according to the purpose of visa.
Download the Taiwan Visa Forms, fill the form and submit to the ROC embassy, consulate or representative office
Documents required to apply for Taiwan Visa
In general, all kind of applicants require the below document. For the purpose of visit, check the documents required in the below mentioned.
- A valid passport which has validity of 6 months.
- Photograph.
Purpose of Visit to Taiwan
Religious
Credentials of an applicant, applicant’s certificate in religious work, Registration certificated issued by the specific religious organization or corporation.
Business
Proof of evidence of business activities to be held.
Conference/Exhibition
Proof of evidence of documents, invitation letter or proof of exhibition and also Identity card of the applicant.
Employment
Proof of evidence of Work permit.
Student visa:
- Admission permit or enrollment certificate from the institution
- Sufficient fund for education
- Health certificate issued by a hospital and attested by ROC (Taiwan) overseas mission.
- Other supporting documents if it is required when applying.
For Medical Treatment
Letter from the medical institution about the diagnosis and purpose
Sufficient funds to cover your medical allowance (Bank statement or payment plan consented by Taiwan Medical institutions)
Visit visa:
Invitation Letter from the person residing in Taiwan.

I need to urgently apply for a ship crew visa to join ship in Kaohsiung.
How can I make application.
Crew is a Tuvaluan national and now in Fiji.
Dear Si,or Madam.
I’m seeking to apply for a travel visa to Taiwan this coming October for 6 day’s.
I would like to know what are the requirements that’s needed to apply for this visa along with the cost, and it’s turn around time to receive it here in NYC?
Best Regards,
Neville Chin
urgently need a visa to taiwan for a costa rica travel companion. is there a way to process a request for taiwan visa in bangkok where we stay a few days at beginning of our trip? i am USA passport holder and he is Costa Rica passport holder. He has his visa for usa, thailand, vietnam and cambodia. only need visa to taiwan because our return flight on EVA air has a four night layover there on our return. there is not consulate in Costa Rica.
I need to attend a workshop in Taiwan university and have been living in South Korea since 2016 October.
I am an Indian and holding Indian Passport.
What are the documents required for ViSA?
Dear sir
Kindly I need to travel to Taiwan for business, I’m Libyan citizen and I live in Libya, how can I get the visa in the simplest way? and can I get a Visa upon arrival? or not?. If not, can I submit my visa request in Turkey or not?
Best regards
Yours, Walid Shalof
I need direct information that can a Pakistani directly apply for Taiwan visa from Taiwan Visa office in Busan? I am residing in South Korea as a PhD student and wish to visit Taiwan for a scientific workshop.
Your prompt reply is highly appreciated.
Thanks.
Good afternoon, Madam/Sir!
My name is Helga Kaete Ingrid Fruendt. I am a German national, living in India. I want to attend a conference in Taipeh from November 29th till December 2nd. My passport is valid till May 7th 2020. Which type of visa do I need?
Thank you for your answer!
Helga Fruendt
Good afternoon,
I wish to find out how to apply a holiday visa to Taiwan for my China friend who had already arrived in Malaysia since 08 Dec 2019.
He is holding a China passport andalso hold holding a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa which expiring in 2026 October.
He wish to fly from Malaysia here to Taiwan for a short holiday for around 2 weeks time with his wife.
Please advise and thank you very much.
Nelson Siew
Dear Sirs,
I would like to know what are the requirements to get a visa to visit my husband’s daughter and family in Taiwan.
Julia is my husband’s daughter. She is married to a Taiwanese citizen. They have a son, James, 3 years old now and we are so anxious to visit them.
James is my husband’s only grandson and he only met him before the pandemic when he was not even a year old.
My husband and myself are US citizens. We both are fully vaccinate and very healthy.
Can you please let me know about the procedure to obtain a Visa to visit them at least for a couple of months?????
I do appreciate your prompt response.
Cristina