Entry Visa and Alien Residence Certificate (ARC)

  1. The admission notification issued by the university does not guarantee that you will be granted a Taiwan entry visa.
  2. Before coming to Taiwan, you can apply for either a Visitor Visa or a Resident Visa, with the Resident Visa being the preferred option. Once in Taiwan, you must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) within one month of arrival. Prepare the required documents early and allow up to one month for processing.
  3. For information on applying for a Taiwan entry visa, you can search the following websites or scan the QR code above. 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.

Websites for Applying for Entry Visas:

Bureau of Consular Affairs /https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-1.html

Hualien County Service Station, National Immigration Agency/https://servicestation.immigration.gov.tw/6342/

  1. Important Notes:

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

Hualien County Service Station,

National Immigration Agency

Bureau of Consular Affairs

 

Visa Process

  • Visa application link https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_EVISA/home.do
  • Assess the link -> Click “I have read ….” and confirm and continue -> Click “General Visa Applications” -> Fill in the purpose come to Taiwan -> Click “Applicant's Details” -> Follow up step by step -> Print the form clearly and neatly -> Sign the application form and stick the passport photos.
  • Application procedure (Please refer to the picture below)
    https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-164-3945-b88e0-2.html
  • Prepare required documents: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-166-283-c4da3-2.html
  • Visa application form signed
  • 2 color passport-size photos (45mm x 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: Language certification (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS)

Source: Taipei Economic And Cultural

ARC Application

National Immigration Agency: https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry

The photo is from the website of the National Immigration Agency.

Documents Required for ARC Application (All must be color electronic files, file size no larger than 512KB)

Item Content
1 ARC Online Application :https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry
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 (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) / 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 ² 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.

² 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.
6 Fee: NT$1,000 per year (international students) or NT$500 per year (Overseas Chinese Students).