Visa

I. Apply Chinese Study Visitor Visa

For foreigners who come to Taiwan to study Chinese, they should apply for a visitor visa at the overseas embassy of the Republic of China with the above documents and visa fees.

(i) Visa Application Form. (You must fill in the “Visa Online Form”, print out the visa application form with barcode, and sign in person for confirmation.)
　▶Website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw
(ii) Two 2-inch color photos within 6 months. (The background must be white.)
(iii) Original and photocopy of passport. (Passports must be valid for more than 6 months and have blank pages. Please make a photocopy of the basic information page of the passport including the photo and the visa for the previous visit to Taiwan.)
(iv) The original and photocopy of the admission permit issued by the Chinese language teaching center or institution attached to the university recognized by the Ministry of Education.
(v) The original and photocopy of the study plan. (The content should include the motivation and study plan for studying Chinese)
(vi) The original and photocopy of the financial certificate. (For example, bank deposit certificate, foreign remittance certificate)
(vii) Other documents as required on a case-by-case basis.

For details, please refer to the Chinese language study visitor visa page of Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
　▶Website: https://reurl.cc/ZAOno

II. Extension Visa

(i) Place of Application: National Immigration Agency

(ii) Type of Visa and Extension Time
For R.O.C. visa holder that is valid for 60 or 90 days, with no LIMITED STAY or NO-EXTENSION stamp, is allowed to apply for Visa Extension before the expiry date, maximum extension is up to 180 days.
※ For those who have studied in NQU CLC over 4 months and have enrolled the next semester for length at least three months, also meet all requirements of Resident Visa, are allowed to apply for Resident Visa (at least 10 business days before expiry date) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

(iii) Required Documents
　i) One application form.
　ii) Original and photocopy of passport.
　iii) The original and a photocopy of the visa for this entry (Or obtained in Taiwan.)
　iv) The registration certificate and absence record of the language center. (Those who have been absent from classes in the three months prior to the application for extension and have been absent for more than 1/4 of the total class hours cannot be extended) registration certificate and attendance record issued by NQU CLC.

(iv) Notice
　i) The period of stay shall be counted from the day after entering the country.
　ii) Those who have entered the country with a visa on arrival or visa-free access shall not apply for an extension.
　iii) Those who apply for an extension on the grounds of “studying Chinese language” must apply in person.
　iv) All foreigners must carry and present their passports or ARCs to any police officer upon request. Students should always carry their student ID cards with them.
　v) ARC holders must notify National Immigration Agency and re-register the new resident and/or place of employment address (within 15 days). The penalty for not re-registering is NTD.2,000~10,000.

For details, please refer to National Immigration Agency of Service Extension of Stay page.
　▶Website: https://reurl.cc/7DX2qd　

III. Apply Resident Visa for Studying Chines

(i) Place of Application: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

(ii) Required Documents
　i) Visa Application Form.
　ii) Two 2-inch color photos within 6 months. (The background must be white.)
　iii) Original and photocopy of passport.
　iv) The original and photocopy of the health examination certificate within three months.
　v) The original and photocopy must be a certificate of enrollment and registration issued by the Chinese Language
Teaching Center attached to a university recognized by the Ministry of Education.
　vi) The original and photocopy of the class attendance record certificate.
　vii) Original and photocopies of transcripts.
　viii) The original study plans.
　ix) The original and photocopy of the proof of financial resources.
　x) Other documents as required on a case-by-case basis.

For details, please refer to the Chinese language study Residence Visa page of Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
　▶Website: https://reurl.cc/k1d5j3

IV. Alien Resident Certificate

(i) Place of Application: National Immigration Agency

(ii) Required Documents
　i) Original and photocopy of passport and Resident Visa.
　ii) Certificate of attendance and attendance record issued in the most recent semester.
　iii) Two 2-inch color photos within 6 months. (The background must be white.)
　iv) Proof of current residence.

For details, please refer to National Immigration Agency of apply Alien Resident Certificate of Stay page.
　▶Website: https://reurl.cc/loV53Y

Southern Office of the Consular Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Website: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-105-205-871ad-1.html
Address: 3rd~4th Floors, No. 6, Zhengnan Street, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City 802206 （Executive Yuan Southern Joint Service Center）
Contact Number: （07） 715-6600
Transportation: Kaohsiung MRT Martial Arts Stadium Station Exit 2, and walk for about 10 minutes.

National Immigration Agenc

National Immigration Agency, Immigration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of ROC: Kinmen Service Station

Website: https://www.immigration.gov.tw/
Address: 2ndFloor, No. 5, Section 1, Sihai Road, Jincheng Town, Kinmen County.
Contact Number: （082）323-70