Visa Guidance for International Students
Visa Application Overview
Visa for less than 6-month stay (for one semester)
- If you would like to visit other countries during your stay in Taiwan, applying for a Multiple Visa will be better.
- If you don’t plan to go abroad when you are in Taiwan, you just need a Single Visa.
- NCCU will provide you immigration documents for visa extension to at most 6 months. Please note that it is NOT possible to change a Single Visa to a Multiple one in Taiwan.
- Please review the visa application details in Taiwan Mission Office in your country. https://www.boca.gov.tw/sp-foof-countrylp-01-2.html and apply for a “Visitor Visa”.
Visa for more than 6-month stay (for one academic year):
- Please review the visa application details in Taiwan Mission Office in your country. https://www.boca.gov.tw/sp-foof-countrylp-01-2.html and apply for a “Resident Visa”.
- Within 30 days from the next day of your arrival in Taiwan, please apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) at https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en.
- Required health check details for resident visa application https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Category/ListContent/C4w0xUaCBCKzdd6BxDGWcA?uaid=y9n9sbUrcg_Pj6lGlPVDCA
Visa-Exempt Entry
- We recommend all students applying for a visa to Taiwan.
- If you wish to come with “Visa-Exempt Entry”, please read all rules carefully at https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html
- For students who wish to travel to China, please be advised that there is no Chinese Consular Office in Taiwan, so please do apply for the Chinese Visa before you come to Taiwan.
- For students who hold a HK or Macau passport, please visit https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/overseas-honk-macao for Entry Permit application.
- For students from Mainland China, we will apply for your Entry Permit respectively.
- Following is the information you need for filling out the on-line Taiwanese Visa Application.
Visa Application Queries
How do I apply for a Resident Visa?
To apply for a Resident Visa, visit the Taiwan Mission Office in your country and submit the required documents, including your acceptance letter from NCCU.
What documents are needed for a health check?
You will need a completed health check form, vaccination records, and any additional medical tests as specified by the Taiwan CDC.
Can I change my visa type in Taiwan?
No, it is not possible to change a Single Visa to a Multiple Visa once you are in Taiwan. Plan accordingly before your arrival.
What is Visa-Exempt Entry?
Visa-Exempt Entry allows eligible students to enter Taiwan without a visa for a limited period. Check the specific rules and eligibility criteria before traveling.
How can I extend my stay in Taiwan?
If you wish to extend your stay, you must apply for a visa extension through the appropriate immigration channels before your current visa expires.