Foreign nationals may obtain tourist visas if they hold foreign passports or travel documents valid for more than six months in the Republic of China (Taiwan) for the following purposes: sightseeing, business, family visits, study or training, medical treatment, or other legitimate activities. Visa requirements include: one completed application form, incoming and outgoing travel tickets, one photo, documents verifying the purpose of the visits, and other relevant documents. The Visitor Visa Application Form can be downloaded from the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The completed form should be submitted to an overseas mission of the Republic of China for visa issuance.

When processing visa applications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ROC overseas missions shall take into consideration the national interest, the individual status of applicants, and the relations between the resident countries of the applicants and the ROC.

Introduction of Visa
I.Types of visas issued in foreign passports:
　‧Diplomatic visa
　‧Courtesy visa
　‧Visitor visa
　‧Resident visa

1. Diplomatic visa
Diplomatic visas may be issued to the following foreign passport holders in possession of diplomatic passports or laissez-passer:
A. Heads of state and deputy heads of state, prime ministers, deputy prime ministers, and ministers of foreign affairs and their dependents.
B. Personnel dispatched to the ROC by foreign governments and their dependants and entourage.
C. Officials dispatched to the ROC by foreign governments on short-term missions and their dependants.
D. Senior foreign officials such as administrative heads or deputy heads of international intergovernmental organizations dispatched to the ROC and their dependants.
E. Diplomatic messengers sent by foreign governments.

2. Courtesy visa
Courtesy visas may be issued to the following foreign passport holders:
A. Former heads of state and deputy heads of state, prime ministers, deputy prime ministers, ministers of foreign affairs and their dependents.
B. Personnel dispatched by foreign governments to the ROC on official duties and their dependants and entourage.
C. Foreign employees other than the senior employees referred to in Paragraph 4 of Article 8 who come to the ROC for public duties and their dependants.
D. Foreign employees of international intergovernmental international organizations invited by the ROC government and their dependants.
E. Foreign passport holders who visit the ROC at the invitation of the ROC government or who have made great contributions to he ROC and their dependants.

3. Visitor visa
Stay in Taiwan for less than 180 days a year.
(See firgue1: Visitor Visa For Attending Conference / Exhibition)

4. Resident visa
Stay in Taiwan for more than 180 days a year.
(See firgue2: Information on Republic of China Resident Visas)

II. Visa is valid (VALID UNTIL visas or ENTER BEFORE column)：
The Statute shall enter into effect on the date of its promulgation. For example, VALID UNTIL APRIL 8, 1999 means the visa expires and shall not continue to use it after April 8, 1999.

III.DURATION OF STAY：
Visa holder means the user of the visa can stay in Taiwan from the entry of the following day (next day) 0:00 start. Normally, the duration of the visa is 14 days, 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days, based on specific needs and will be stated. However, a foreign-passport holder who enters the ROC by visa-exemption, or who obtains a visa upon arrival, shall leave the ROC upon or before the expiration of permitted legal period of stay. But, in the following circumstances, the person may submit supporting documents and apply to the Bureau of Consular Affairs or its subordinate agencies for a visitor visa before the expiration of permitted legal period of stay:

A. The person is afflicted with an acute, severe disease, excluding infectious, mental or other diseases that may pose a threat to public health or social order;
B. Natural disasters or forces
C. Other justifiable causes.

IV.VISA NUMBER：
Visitors should complete visa number on E / D card when entering Taiwan.

V. Note：
The Visa holder should be permitted to engage in activities consistent with purpose.

Visa-Exempt Entry：
A foreign passport holder shall enter the ROC with a valid visa. Notwithstanding this visa requirement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may grant visa-exempt entries or landing visas to citizens of specific countries, or in special circumstances. The eligibilities, requirements, and other related items regarding application for the aforementioned visa-exempt entries and landing visas shall be established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after consultation with other related agencies.

1. Visa-Exempt Entry (See Figure 3: Visa-Exempt Entry)
2. Landing Visas (See Figure 4: Landing Visas)

The Place to apply Visa
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Address: 3~5 Fl., 2-2 Chi-Nan Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei , Taiwan, ROC
Phone: (02) 2343-2888
Fax: (02) 2343-2968
Help Line: (03) 393-2628、(03) 398-2629、(03) 398-5805
Service Hour: Monday ~ Friday 08:30~17:00
E-mail: post@boca.gov.tw

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