After Arrival
After arriving at NSYSU, use the student handbook and complete the visa, insurance, and health-care procedures that apply to you.
Student Handbook
Visa
Visitor Visa
Visitor visa holders permitted to stay in Taiwan for 60 or 90 days and whose visas bear no remark such as “no extension” may apply at a National Immigration Agency service center for a maximum of 120 or 90 days of extensions. A 60-day visa may be extended twice, each time for 60 days.
Ask your OIA coordinator for an Enrollment Certificate at least 15 days before the visa expires. Bring the certificate, your passport, and the completed application form to the National Immigration Agency Kaohsiung City First Service Center. Apply within the 15 days before the visa expires. See the National Immigration Agency instructions for details.
- Processing time: approximately half a day
- Fee: NT$300 (effective 1 March 2024)
Overstay fines
- 1–10 days: NT$10,000
- 11–30 days: NT$20,000
- 31–60 days: NT$30,000
- 61–90 days: NT$40,000
- 91 days or more: NT$50,000
Resident Visa
One-year students entering Taiwan with a resident visa must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) within 30 days of arrival. After completing NSYSU registration, request an Enrollment Certificate from your OIA coordinator for the ARC application.
- Processing time: approximately 5–8 working days
- Fee: NT$1,000
Required documents
- One 2 × 2 inch photograph
- Passport
- Resident visa, or a visitor visa if you plan to stay for more than six months
- Proof of accommodation
- NSYSU Enrollment Certificate
- Health Examination Report (Form B)
Read the ARC Application Instructions before applying. Send a copy of your ARC to your OIA coordinator after you receive it.
How to Change Your Visa
If you wish to extend one semester of study into a full academic year, ask your home university to email your OIA coordinator for approval at least one month before final-exam week. If you do not currently hold a visa, notify the coordinator as soon as possible.
- Complete Health Examination Form B. The examination costs approximately NT$2,000, and the report takes about 10 days.
- Apply for an ARC after reviewing the Resident Visa and ARC instructions above.
Address of MOFA Kaohsiung and Immigration Agency
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Southern Taiwan Office (3F–4F)
National Immigration Agency (5F–6F)
No. 6, Zhengnan Street, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
MRT Lingya Sports Park Station, Exit 2
Telephone: 07-715-1660
Insurance
Travel Insurance
You must purchase overseas travel insurance that includes medical care and accident coverage for the entire duration of your stay in Taiwan. Submit the English version of your insurance policy when you register.
Student Group Insurance
All NSYSU students must purchase Student Group Insurance. The fee is NT$490 per semester, and the policy mainly covers accidents.
Documents required for reimbursement
- Payment receipts bearing the hospital or clinic stamp
- A diagnosis certificate in Chinese
- A copy of your passport
- Receipt for Student Group Insurance
Health Care
Campus Clinic
The NSYSU Family Medicine Clinic is beside the campus post office. A registration fee and any treatment fees will be charged at each appointment. Bring your student ID card and National Health Insurance card, if applicable.
Counselling and Off-campus Care
To make a counselling appointment, complete the online appointment form.