台大國際華語研習所

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Visitor Visa │ Resident Visa │ ARC

Students who have been accepted to ICLP can use the electronic copy of their admission letter to apply for a visitor visa or resident visa for the purpose of studying Chinese. Applications can be submitted to their nearest Taiwanese embassy, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, or Consulate/Representative agency. Decisions on visa issuance and the type of visa issued are made at the sole discretion of the reviewing embassy, representative office, or agency.
 

Visitor Visa

Applying for a visitor visa

1. Where to apply:
►ROC Embassies Abroad

2. Requirements:

	Requirements	Description
(1)	Application form	Fill out the application form online and print it out
(2)	Passport (original & photocopy)	Valid for 6 months with blank pages
(3)	2 passport-size photos	Color photos with a white background taken within the last 6 months
(4)	Certificate of admission issued by ICLP (original & photocopy)	Admission Letter sent by ICLP
(5)	Plan for studying Chinese (original & photocopy)	Describe the applicant's motive and plan for studying Chinese
(6)	Proof of financial support (original & photocopy)	Proof of banking account balance or foreign remittance.

►Further details and notes (Bureau of Consular Affairs)

3. Entry: 
The number of times the visa holder may enter Taiwan from the "Issue Date" to the "Enter Before" date (single or multiple times).

• Single Entry: The visa becomes invalid once the holder leaves Taiwan.
• Multiple Entry: The allowed duration of stay is renewed starting on the day of arrival every time the visa holder leaves and reenters Taiwan before their "Enter Before" date.

4. Duration of Stay:
usually 60 days or 90 days
Visitor visas with no "no extension" remarks may be extended (once or twice); the maximum duration of stay is 180 consecutive days.

 

Extension

A visitor visa for studying Chinese is usually extendable once or twice depending on the duration of stay; the maximum duration of stay is 180 consecutive days. Students can apply for an extension within 15 days before their duration of stay expires.

1. Where to apply:
National Immigration Agency

2. Requirements:

	Requirements	Description
(1)	Passport
(2)	Application form	Downloadable from website or available at NIA.
(3)	Certificate of Enrollment	Please apply at Office 420 at least 2 working days before you plan to go to the National Immigration Agency. Please submit the documents to NIA as soon as you can after collecting them; the immigration officer may ask you to submit new documents if they consider yours outdated.
(4)	Record of Attendance

   

Resident Visa

Applying for a resident visa

1. Eligibility:
(1) Holder of a valid visitor Visa for studying Chinese.
(2) Has completed at least four months of study.
(3) Has completed registration and tuition payment for at least three more months at ICLP or any Chinese language program in Taiwan accredited by the Ministry of Education.

2. Where to apply:
The Bureau of Consular Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

3. Requirements: 
Submission recommended at least 2 weeks before expiry of duration of stay.

	Requirements	Description
(1)	Application form	Fill out an application form online
(2)	Passport (original & photocopy)	Valid for 6 months with blank pages
(3)	2 passport-size photos	Color photos with a white background taken within 6 months
(4)	Health certificate	Issued within 3 months by one of the designated hospitals. (Taiwan Centers for Disease Control / Diseases & Conditions / Foreigners’ Health / List of designated hospitals in Taiwan)
(5)	Certificate of enrollment (original & photocopy)	Originals issued by ICLP. Please apply at Office 420 at least 3 working days before you plan to go to the Bureau of Consular Affairs. The student's hours of absence (including excused absences) must not exceed one-fourth of the total class hours in any quarter.
(6)	Record of attendance (original & photocopy)
(7)	Transcript (original & photocopy)
(8)	Financial statement	Bank statements or records of remittance, etc.
(9)	Study plan	Describe the motive and plan for studying Chinese
(10)	Application fee	About NT$5,000 (the fee is generally higher for US Citizens)

►Further details and notes (Bureau of Consular Affairs)  

ARC (Alien Resident Certificate)

Holders of resident visas should apply for an ARC within 15 days upon issuance of their resident visa or entering Taiwan.

Applying for an ARC

1. Eligibility:
Resident Visa holder

2. Where to apply:
a) National Immigration Agency
b) Through the NIA Students Online Application System

3. Requirements:

	Requirements	Description
(1)	Application form	Downloadable from website, available at NIA, or filled out through the online system.
(2)	Passport + Resident Visa (original & photocopy)
(3)	One 2-inch photo	Color photo with a white background taken within the last 6 months
(4)	Certificate of enrollment (original & photocopy)	Originals issued by ICLP. Please apply at Office 420 at least 2 working days before you plan to go to the National Immigration Agency. Hours of absence in any quarter (including excused absences) must not exceed one-fourth of the total class hours.
(5)	Record of attendance (original & photocopy)
(6)	Proof of current residence	For example, housing contract.
(7)	Application fee	NT$1,000 for validity within one year

 

Extension

Applications for ARC extensions are accepted within 30 days before the ARC expiry date. Payment of tuition fee for the next quarter is required.

1. Where to apply: 
a) National Immigration Agency
b) Through the NIA Students Online Application System

2. Requirements:

	Requirements	Description
(1)	Application form	Downloadable from website, available at NIA, or filled out through the online system.
(2)	Passport + Resident Visa (original & photocopy)
(3)	ARC
(4)	Certificate of enrollment (original & photocopy)	Originals issued by ICLP. Please apply at Office 420 at least 2 working days before you plan to go to the National Immigration Agency. Hours of absence in any quarter (including excused absences) must not exceed one-fourth of the total class hours.
(5)	Record of attendance (original & photocopy)