Visa Info & Taiwan ID/ ARC
All visa matters should be processed at the Taiwan Embassy / Representative Office in the countries students are located. After arriving in Taiwan, students will need to process all the related matters at the local National Immigration Agency office.
*Before you apply for ARC, please read the guidelines first! 
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| A. Duration of Stay UNDER 6 Months | |
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Type of Visa Required |
Visitor Visa (Single/Multiple Entry) |
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Regulation |
• Single Entry visa holders must re-apply for their visa outside of Taiwan if they had left the country and wish to enter Taiwan again. • A visitor visa is valid for a maximum of 60/90 days. 2 extensions can be made with an accumulated duration not exceeding 180 days. • A visitor visa must be extended 15 days prior to expiration. |
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Required Documents for NEW Application |
• A duly completed application form with two photos taken within the past six months • A passport valid for at least 6 months • NSYSU Letter of Approval & Letter of Acceptance • Home university enrollment certificate • An outbound airline ticket or verifiable proof *The above requirements are subject to change according to each consulate's regulations |
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Required Documents for Extensions |
• The original and one copy of the passport • NSYSU Enrollment Certificate |
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Fees |
Single Entry Visa: US$50 Visa Extension: NT$300 |
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Processing Time |
According to each Taiwan embassy or representative office |
| Acquire Taiwan Uniform ID No. (for one-semester exchange students only) | |
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Usage |
Taiwan Uniform ID No. or ARC No. is required to open a bank account in Taiwan. |
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Required Documents |
• Uniform ID No. Application Form (apply in person at the NIA office). • The original and one hard copy of the passport (the original will be returned after verification). |
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Fees |
Free of charge |
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Processing Time |
Given upon application |
| B. Duration of Stay OVER 6 Months | |
| Step 1/ Apply for Resident Visa | |
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Regulation |
• Students arriving in Taiwan with a Visitor Visa should re-apply for a Resident Visa in order to obtain an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). • Students who are issued a Resident Visa should apply for an ARC within 15 days upon arrival in Taiwan (or the day of receiving the resident visa) under current immigration regulations. • Fines will be charged for non-compliance and may result in immediate deportation. • A copy of your ARC must be submitted to the Office of International Affairs before the end of next month after the semester starts. |
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Required Documents for NEW Application |
• A duly completed application form with two photos taken within the past six months. • NSYSU Letter of Acceptance • Proof of Financial Support • The Original Health Examination Report • The Original Authenticated Degree Diploma and Transcript (for Degree students only). • The most updated requirements can be found via www.boca.gov.tw |
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Fees |
Please refer to the website: www.boca.gov.tw |
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Processing Time |
According to each Taiwan embassy or representative office |
| Step 2/ Acquire an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) | |
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Required Documents |
Apply at https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en • 1 color ID photo (File size between 4KB-512 KB. Acceptable file formats are jpg, jpeg, png, or BMP), front head and shoulder, taken within six months. • Admission Permit or Certificate • Passport • Resident Visa • Proof of Accommodation *Notice: Please leave your address in Taiwan in traditional Chinese, for example, this is the university address: 高雄市(city) / 鼓山區(district) / 蓮海路70號(address) |
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Fees |
NT$1,000 for 1 year |
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Processing Time |
10 working days (Pick up your ARC with the receipt) |
National Immigration Agency (NIA) - Kaohsiung City First Service Center
Address | 5F-6F, No.6, ZhengNan Street, Lingya Dist, Kaohsiung City Phone | +886-07-7151660
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Change of Visa / same address (3-4F)
