Entry Visa and Alien Residence Certificate (ARC)

Entry Visa and Taiwan Resident Certificate

Students with a Visitor Visa must apply for a Resident Visa upon arrival in Taiwan. Applying for a Resident Visa in Taiwan will incur additional fees, after which you can apply for a Taiwan ARC.

Students holding a Resident Visa must apply for a Taiwan ARC within 30 days of arrival in Taiwan.

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Websites for Applying for Entry Visas

Organization	Website
Bureau of Consular Affairs	https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html
Hualien County Service Station, National Immigration Agency	https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/

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Visa Application

Visa application link:
https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_EVISA/home.do

Application Steps

1. Access the visa application link.
2. Click “I have read …” and confirm to continue.
3. Click “General Visa Applications”.
4. Fill in the purpose of coming to Taiwan.
5. Click “Applicant’s Details”.
6. Follow the instructions step by step.
7. Print the form clearly and neatly.
8. Sign the application form and attach passport photos.

Application procedure:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-164-3945-b88e0-2.html

Required documents:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-166-283-c4da3-2.html

Required Documents for Visa Application

• Signed visa application form.
• Two color passport-size photos, 45mm × 35mm.
• Passport and one photocopy of the passport.
• Original and one photocopy of health certificate.
• Original and one photocopy of admission permit or record of enrollment, registration and transcripts.
• Original and one certified photocopy of the highest education diploma and transcripts for each academic year.
• Original and one photocopy of proof of financial support.
• Other supporting documents, such as language certification, TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.

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ARC Application

Documents Required for ARC Application

All documents must be color electronic files, and the file size must be no larger than 512KB.

Item	Content
1	ARC Online Application: https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en
2	Passport: personal information page and visa page, including entry stamp.
3	A 2-inch photo or a digital passport photo. The photo for ARC application must be taken within the last three months, with a white background. The photo must show no hat, no tinted glasses, and both ears clearly visible and uncovered. The headshot, from the top of the head to the chin, must be at least 3.2 cm in length. Important: Students must measure the photo with a ruler. The distance from the top of the head to the chin must be no less than 3.2 cm, or the application will be rejected.
4	Admission Letter + Student ID with registration stamp on both sides, or Certificate of Enrollment. Overseas Chinese students applying for the first time must submit the admission allocation notice issued by University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students.
5	Proof of Residence: For off-campus housing: provide a copy of the lease agreement. For dormitory residents: obtain a proof of residence form from the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), complete it, have it stamped by the Dormitory Counseling Division, and submit it to OGA. For students living with relatives: attach a copy of the relative’s ID and a residence consent letter. For any questions regarding the content of the consent letter, please consult the Office of Global Affairs. Students living off campus are required to register their current residential address in the system. Path: Student Information System → Student Affairs Office → Dormitory Counseling Section → Accommodation Operating System → Current Residence Registration.
6	Fee: NT$1,000 per year for international students or NT$500 per year for Overseas Chinese students.