| Eligible Persons |
Foreign nationals, who hold ordinary passports or other legal travel documents, who intend to stay in the Republic of China for more than six months for the purpose of joining family, pursuing studies, accepting employment, making investments, doing missionary work, or engaging in other permissible activities. |
| Requirements |
- A passport valid for at least six months;
- A duly completed application form with one photo;
- Supporting documents or official letters of approval from a competent authority of the ROC; and
- Other relevant documents.
- Health Certificate if applicable
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| Visa Validity |
A Resident Visa is valid for three months. |
| Duration of stay |
Resident Visa holders are required to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate at the city/county police headquarters nearest to their residence in the ROC within 15 days after their arrival. They may stay in the ROC as long as the Alien Resident Certificate remains valid. |
| Fee |
- NT$ 2,200(US$ 66)for single entry; NT$3,000(US$90 )for multiple entry.
- The Visa application fee is NT$3,600(US$100) for US citizens.
- For foreign nationals from the countries with which the ROC has entered into reciprocal agreements, the Resident Visa is issued gratis.
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| Remarks |
If foreign nationals who have entered the ROC with Visitor Visas are subsequently legally employed in the ROC, they may make the necessary change from their Visitor Visa into a Resident Visa in this country directly.
The above regulations do not apply to blue collar workers or those who enter the ROC via the visa exemption program. |
