Step 1: Confirm Your Study Status and Application Process
Visiting students must be enrolled in their home university while attending NSYSU. They will also need to be accepted by one of the NSYSU professors to undertake an internship/research collaboration at NSYSU for less than 180 days.
Visiting Students with Visa Exempt Permission
Students who are eligible for visa-exempt entry to Taiwan and will not stay over the exemption period.
Further Info about Visa Exempt Entry>>>
Visiting Students with Visa Requirements
Short-term Visit for Research or Internship (Bachelor/Master/Ph.D.)
Students who are not eligible for visa-exempt entry to Taiwan or those who will stay over the visa-exemption duration.
Short-term Visit for Research Collaboration & Thesis Writing (Master/Ph.D.)
Graduate students who are accepted by one of the NSYSU professors to undertake a research collaboration at NSYSU for completing one’s thesis.
They are either not eligible for visa-exempt entry to Taiwan or will stay over the visa-exemption duration.
Step 2: Online Application
Online Application Portal
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Administration Fee Payment Instructions>>>
*** Send an email to oia.exchange@mail.nsysu.edu.tw after completing the application. It'll take 3-5 workdays for the review process. ***
Step 3: VISA / Travel Insurance / Medical Examination
VISA
All students with visa requirements should apply for a visa after receiving the Letter of Acceptance and Approval Letter from the Ministry of Education.
Requirements for Visitor Visa Application: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-158-4342-a78b4-2.html
We urge all students not to make any financial commitments, travel, or accommodation plans before receiving a visa. If they wish to purchase flight tickets in advance, they should book flexible tickets.
Travel Insurance
Students are required to purchase overseas travel insurance with medical and accident policies which cover the whole duration of their stay in Taiwan. The insurance plan in the English version must be submitted upon registration.
Medical Examination
All visiting students who will stay over 90 days are required to complete medical examinations before coming to Taiwan.
Duration of stay between 90-180 days: Health Examination Form C
Duration of stay between 180-360 days: Health Examination Form B
A copy of the medical form must be submitted upon registration.
For further information about pre-arrival preparation, please refer to Current Students > Visiting Students.