Taiwan is a nation that is incredibly rich in diversity. There are stunning scenic landscapes and mountainous areas, you have highly modern cities that still retain the traditional heritage charm of ancient China, and with so many holiday resorts and hotels, it is also a holiday paradise that offers its tourists ultimate relaxation. There are also many beautiful attractions and places to visit in Taiwan, apart from all those wonderful things that await you on your visit to Taiwan, which will certainly be great for your every mood.
With so many beautiful places to visit, you may need a long vacation there. Here's all the information that you need to know about Taiwan Long Stay visa.
TAIWAN E VISA
A Taiwanese E Visa, launched in 2016, is an electronic visa that facilitates the process of obtaining Taiwan travel authorization. It can be accessed exclusively online and removes the need to present an application for an embassy visa in person.
An authorized online Taiwanese visa is issued as a single E Visa entry that allows the holder to enter the ROC once for up to 30 days for a short stay. For tourism or business purposes, the majority of qualified people may apply for a Taiwanese E Visa.
Taiwanese visa requirements state that all people who are eligible for an online visa must be in possession of a passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry to Taiwan, one or two blank pages apart.
The Taiwan E Visa application protocol requires the pre-registration of an online application. This simple form must be completed with basic personal details, passport and travel information, and different supporting documentation must be given, depending on the intention of the visit.
A copy of the approved E Visa for Taiwan will be sent to the traveler's email address once the traveler submits the form and it is processed correctly.
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TAIWAN VISA ON ARRIVAL
Taiwan's visa policy currently states that a few nationalities are eligible to apply for a visa upon arrival. Persons who are citizens of these eligible countries can obtain a visa in accordance with existing legislation upon arrival at the designated port of entry in Taiwan, as well as for holders of emergency and temporary passports issued by visa-exempt countries. It is necessary for eligible travelers to reach the country via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to receive a Taiwanese visa upon entry, as it is the only airport on the island that provides this option. Once there, they must wait in line to collect an application form in an immigration queue, which they would then need to complete with personal information, visa, and travel details. Holders of emergency and temporary passports must pay a mandatory fee before the visa can be applied for approval.
The approved visa upon arrival provides for a maximum stay of 30 days in Taiwan, irrespective of the nationality of the traveler.
TAIWAN RESIDENT VISA (Long-Stay Visa)
Taiwan Resident Visa is known as the Long Stay visa. The Taiwan Resident Visa is for foreigners who want to remain in Taiwan for a specific reason, such as working or studying, for more than 90 days. It has five types:
- Taiwan Work Visa- It is issued to foreigners in a Taiwanese business who would like to take up paid employment. They'll still require a work permit in addition to the work visa.
- Taiwan Student Visa- This visa is intended for foreigners who would like to enroll at a Taiwanese educational institution. They must also be admitted to a school or university in Taiwan before applying.
- Taiwan Family Reunification Visa- This specific visa is for foreign nationals who are interested in joining a Taiwanese resident family member (spouse, parent, or child).
- Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa- This visa is given to foreign nationals who are involved in developing a business in Taiwan. It is an attempt by the Taiwanese government to encourage foreign entrepreneurs to invest in the economy of Taiwan.
- Taiwan Working Holidays Visa- Issued to young people (students or recent graduates) aged 18-30 from countries that have established a Taiwan Working Holiday Program. It helps youngsters to work for up to 1 year in Taiwan.
After arriving in Taiwan with a resident visa, you have to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and a Re-entry Permit at the local office of the National Immigration Agency (NIA) within 15 days.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you want to invest and live in the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan), you may apply for a Resident Investment Visa.
In Taiwan, you must spend $200,000 on an operating company, investment fund, or investment that is deemed to add to the nation's economy. You will retain your residence permit as long as you keep your savings and spend 183 days a year in Taiwan. Your dependents may also obtain a residency permit, which is attached to your residence permit.
After 5 years of continuous legal residency, you can apply for a permanent residence permit. In order to apply, you must have been physically present in Taiwan for at least 183 days per year, your monthly salary must be at least double that of the minimum wage set by the Labor Affair Council, and your net worth must be over NTD5,000,000.
Alternatively, if you have invested NTD15,000,000 in a business and created 5 full-time jobs for ROC nationals over 3 years, or have invested NTD30,000,000 in ROC government bonds over 3 years, you may apply for Permanent Residency. Under this arrangement, you would not be required to be physically present during your residency in Taiwan.
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TAIWAN VISA EXTENSION
If you should apply for a Taiwan visa extension depends on the type of visa you are applying for.
If you receive a visa saying "No Extension Will Be Granted," you can not apply for a visa extension until the application is accepted by the Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs and your non-extendable visa is converted to an extendable one.
If your visa does not say "No extension will be granted," you will apply for a Taiwan visa extension at the nearest Taiwan Immigration Agency.
CONCLUSION
This article explains all the types of Taiwan Long Stay Visa.
