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Visa Information
Visa Information
The following content is subject to change according to the relevant regulations and procedures announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Immigration Agency.
Who needs to apply?
Who needs to apply?
If you plan to stay in Taiwan for more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a Visitor Visa for the purpose of studying Chinese
A Visitor Visa is extendable as long as there are no other annotations indicating otherwise
You may apply for extension once or twice, depending on your Visa duration; the maximum duration of stay is 180 days
If you plan to stay in Taiwan for less than 90 days, you may not need to apply for a Visa if your passport qualifies you for Visa-exempt Entry
You will need to check if your country qualifies for Visa-exempt Entry (see reference links for more information)
Important: Visa-exempt entry will NOT be able to extend or change visa types in Taiwan; you must leave and re-enter Taiwan to renew (except for British & Canadian citizens)
As Visa-exempt entries will not qualify for extended stay, you need to evaluate carefully if your entire stay in Taiwan (including time outside of program attendance) could exceed 90 days
References websites:
How to begin your Visa application?
How to begin your Visa application?
Where to apply: ROC Embassies Abroad
Requirements: Visitor Visa for Studying Chinese Purpose
Submit your application on Taiwan's Visa application system (select "General Visa Applications") with the following required documents:
Passport information page that contains your photo (must remain valid for at least 6 months)
Certificate of admission: Admission Letter issued by NTU Huayu BEST Program
A study plan: it should describe your motivations and plan for studying Mandarin Chinese
Proof of financial support: banking account statement showing balance or foreign remittance
Two 2"x2" photographs in color with a white background (taken within the last 6 months)
Contact in Taiwan:
Hotel name or address: Office of International Affairs, National Taiwan University, 7F, Lixian Hall, No.1, Sec.4 Roosevelt Rd., Taipei 106319, Taiwan
Phone number: +886 2 3366 2007 ext.365
Contact person: Ms. Huai-Yin Chen, Manager for Global Student Affairs
Further details and notes: ROC Embassies and Missions Abroad
Visitor Visa Extension
Visitor Visa Extension
CLD students: Apply online via the CLD website for your Certificate of Enrollment and Record of Attendance
ICLP students: Please check with the ICLP administrators
Bring the certificate of enrollment, record of attendance, and passport to the National Immigration Agency one week before your Visa expires to apply for an extension
👉https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/310793/cp_news
Important reminder: The expiration date on the Visa page should be identified based on the information in the ''duration of stay'' field; you have to count to figure out the Visa expiration date by yourself. The ''Enter Before'' date refers to the date before which you shall enter Taiwan, and you will start counting your duration of stay on the second day after you arrive in Taiwan
📍For those whose stay is longer than 6 months
📍For those whose stay is longer than 6 months
Upon completing 4 continued months of study with ICLP/CLD and registering for 3 more months, students may apply to convert their visitor visa into an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), so as to cover their stay in Taiwan past the first 6 months.
For availability of resident visas prior to traveling to Taiwan, students are advised to consult their nearest TEC(R)O directly.
Apply for a Resident Visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs: Bring the documents required for application to the Bureau of Consular Affairs to apply for a resident visa in the fourth month. See here for more information: Resident Visas for Studying Mandarin Chinese
Apply for ARC within 15 days: Once you have obtained your Resident Visa, please go to the National Immigration Affairs application system within 15 days to change your Residence Visa to an ARC (Alien Resident Certificate)
Accommodation Suggestions
Accommodation Suggestions
There are a wide range of housing available in Taiwan. Options range from economical dormitory-style facilities to upscale condominiums and even houses for rent. Many students choose to live in temporary accommodation during their first week or so in Taiwan while looking for more permanent accommodation. Although NTU cannot guarantee on-campus accommodation, it is possible to review the alternative accommodation options we offer by following the links below.
NTU ICLP
NTU CLD
More information on off-campus accommodation：
https://isss.ntu.edu.tw/campus-life/accommodation/#Off-campus%20accommodation
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