{"id":7390,"date":"2012-02-01T17:22:11","date_gmt":"2012-02-01T17:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/index.php\/visa\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T15:11:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:11:59","slug":"visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Visa Guidance for International Students<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--1cc6152f-565c-4c4d-b0c9-cf8c9576c341\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/1602.m00.i125.n038.P.c25.323775368-Visa-stamping.-Visa-stamp-on-Passport-or-visa-application-300x300.jpg\" title=\"Visa stamping. Stamp on passport application\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/1602.m00.i125.n038.P.c25.323775368-Visa-stamping.-Visa-stamp-on-Passport-or-visa-application-300x300.jpg 300w\" class=\"wp-image-11225\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Visa Application Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5><strong>Visa for less than 6-month stay (for one semester)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>If you would like to visit other countries during your stay in Taiwan, applying for a <strong><u>Multiple Visa<\/u><\/strong> will be better.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t plan to go abroad when you are in Taiwan, you just need a <strong><u>Single Visa.<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>NCCU will provide you immigration documents for visa extension to at most 6 months. <strong><u>Please note that it is NOT possible to change a Single Visa to a Multiple one in Taiwan.<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Please review the visa application details in Taiwan Mission Office in your country. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boca.gov.tw\/sp-foof-countrylp-01-2.html\">https:\/\/www.boca.gov.tw\/sp-foof-countrylp-01-2.html<\/a> and apply for a \u201cVisitor Visa\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5><strong>Visa for more than 6-month stay (for one academic year): <\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Please review the visa application details in Taiwan Mission Office in your country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boca.gov.tw\/sp-foof-countrylp-01-2.html\">https:\/\/www.boca.gov.tw\/sp-foof-countrylp-01-2.html<\/a> and apply for a \u201cResident Visa\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Within 30 days from the next day of your arrival in Taiwan, please apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) at <a href=\"https:\/\/coa.immigration.gov.tw\/coa-frontend\/student\/entry?lang=en\">https:\/\/coa.immigration.gov.tw\/coa-frontend\/student\/entry?lang=en<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Required health check details for resident visa application <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov.tw\/En\/Category\/ListContent\/C4w0xUaCBCKzdd6BxDGWcA?uaid=y9n9sbUrcg_Pj6lGlPVDCA\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov.tw\/En\/Category\/ListContent\/C4w0xUaCBCKzdd6BxDGWcA?uaid=y9n9sbUrcg_Pj6lGlPVDCA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5><strong>Visa-Exempt Entry<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>We recommend all students applying for a visa to Taiwan.<\/li>\n<li>If you wish to come with \u201cVisa-Exempt Entry\u201d, please read all rules carefully at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boca.gov.tw\/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html\">https:\/\/www.boca.gov.tw\/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><u>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.<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For students who hold a HK or Macau passport, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/coa.immigration.gov.tw\/coa-frontend\/overseas-honk-macao\">https:\/\/coa.immigration.gov.tw\/coa-frontend\/overseas-honk-macao<\/a> for Entry Permit application.<\/li>\n<li>For students from Mainland China, we will apply for your Entry Permit respectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Following is the information you need for filling out the on-line Taiwanese Visa Application.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Visa Application Queries<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--ab15fb74-61a3-43aa-96b3-41e09aeef654_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-button--ab15fb74-61a3-43aa-96b3-41e09aeef654\" href=\"\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion--453e4eb0-7dd4-4a39-a22e-ac1c1b766253\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--550abe5c-b505-4d6b-adc7-570bd7cc1217\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How do I apply for a Resident Visa?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--550abe5c-b505-4d6b-adc7-570bd7cc1217\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What documents are needed for a health check?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>You will need a completed health check form, vaccination records, and any additional medical tests as specified by the Taiwan CDC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--550abe5c-b505-4d6b-adc7-570bd7cc1217\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Can I change my visa type in Taiwan?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>No, it is not possible to change a Single Visa to a Multiple Visa once you are in Taiwan. Plan accordingly before your arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--550abe5c-b505-4d6b-adc7-570bd7cc1217\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is Visa-Exempt Entry?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--550abe5c-b505-4d6b-adc7-570bd7cc1217\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How can I extend my stay in Taiwan?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>If you wish to extend your stay, you must apply for a visa extension through the appropriate immigration channels before your current visa expires.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7391,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7390","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7390","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7390"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11226,"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7390\/revisions\/11226"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iep.nccu.edu.tw\/incoming\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}