TAIWAN VISA

Taiwan is considered to be one of the most friendliest and welcoming countries in the world. It is also known as Asia’s best-known secret. Taiwan is full of night markets, hot springs and beautiful skyscrapers. Taiwan, all in all is a must visit. Do not wait! Apply for Taiwan visa online today. Read further to know more about the details of how to apply for Taiwan e-visa online.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TAIWAN VISA

  1. Travelers holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Taiwan E-Visa only if they hold a Valid UK/USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand or any of the Schengen countries visa (either a Valid resident or permanent resident card or Valid entry visa). All other applications will have to be done via manual submission with the Taiwan Embassy in your respective cities/countries. (For submissions in Mumbai & Hyderabad please call us on +912242930966 or email on info@visalounge.com).

  2. Person wishes to travel to Taiwan for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in Taiwan is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge.

  3. We suggest applicants to carry Travel Insurance while travelling to Taiwan. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (Scanned copies):

1.  Proforma form- (Kindly provide the applicant’s details in order to fill up the online form)

2. Clear Colored Front and Last full page of Valid Indian passport copies with minimum validity of six months.

3. Valid UK / USA or Schengen visa (Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, any of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, or the United States) holding visa in one of the below category:

 Valid resident or permanent resident card

 Valid entry visa (may be electronic visa)

WHICH TAIWAN VISA IS FOR ME?

As per your needs you can choose from the below mentioned available options and apply for the visa which meet your requirements.

PROCESSING TIME

The Normal processing time is 01-02 Taiwan Working Days except for Saturday, Sunday and any Taiwan Holidays. However it may take some more time if it is pending with the Security Department.

*** Kindly note this is only a Pre-Arrival Registration and not a Visa. The decision to grant or refuse entry into Taiwan is at the discretion of the Immigration officer.Visa Lounge does not in any way influence the same.***

PAYMENTS

Applicants can pay for Taiwan Visa and other fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and IVR.

 Basic requirements

To be eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate, the following three basic requirements must be met:

1. The applicant’s passport must have remaining validity of at least six months starting from the date of arrival in Taiwan.
2. The applicant must possess an onward/return air or ferry ticket.
3. The applicant has never been employed as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan

Notes:-

1. You can only enter R.O.C. (Taiwan) with TAC six times within a one-year period that begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. If you require additional visits to Taiwan, please apply for visitor visa at R.O.C. (Taiwan) embassies or overseas missions.
2. At the time of filing, you must answer all questions fully and accurately. You will be prohibited from entering R.O.C. (Taiwan) if you have entered with TAC six times.
3. An approved ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is valid for 90 days. Multiple entries within these 90 days are allowed. The holder of an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate may stay in Taiwan for 14 days, starting from the day after arrival. If the holder wishes to apply for another ROC Travel Authorization Certificate, he or she must do so seven days prior to the expiry of the current certificate.
4. If any mistake is made during the online application process, the applicant may submit a new application.
5. Online applications can only be made by persons holding valid regular passports. Persons holding temporary, emergency, or informal passports, or travel documents other than a passport, cannot submit online applications.
6. The visas in the aforementioned list of required documents do not include work permits.
7. Holders of aforementioned visas bearing such stamps as VOID, CANCELLED, or CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE are not eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate.
8. With regard to resident cards or visas that have expired less than 10 years ago, this means that the time between the expiry date of the resident card or visa and the date of arrival in Taiwan may not be longer than 10 years. If no expiry date or validity period is given on the resident card or visa, the 10-year period refers to the time between the resident card or visa’s issuing date and the date of arrival in Taiwan.
9. Applicants who hold permanent resident cards with no expiry date may enter 9999 for year, 12 for month and 31 for day in the Date field.
10. Once the application has been approved, the applicant should print out the ROC Travel Authorization Certificate. The applicant must present the certificate and the required documents for inspection when entering Taiwan. Entry will be denied if the required documents are not produced.
11. Nationals of Indonesia who possess a valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration are eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate.
12. Please fill in an (online) Arrival Card for immigration inspection each time before reentry within the validity of this certificate.
13. https://acard.immigration.gov.tw/nia_acard

IMPORTANT NOTE :-

Nationals of Indonesia who possess a valid Japan Visa Waiver Registration are eligible for an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate.

The visas in the aforementioned list of required documents do not include work permits.

Online applications can only be made by persons holding valid regular passports. Persons holding temporary, emergency, or informal passports, or travel documents other than a passport, cannot submit online applications.

Once the application has been approved, the applicant is kindly requested to print out the ROC Travel Authorization Certificate. The applicant must present the certificate and the required documents for inspection when entering Taiwan. Entry will be denied if the required documents are not produced.

An approved ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is valid for 90 days. Multiple entries within these 90 days are allowed. The holder of an ROC Travel Authorization Certificate may stay in Taiwan for 30 days, starting from the day after arrival. If the holder wishes to apply for another ROC Travel Authorization Certificate, he or she must do so seven days prior to the expiry of the current certificate.

Please Note :

- Saturday and Sunday are considered as non-working days for Taiwan.

- We do not provide Work/ Job / Employment visas.

Things to do in Taiwan:

Visit National Palace Museum:
The National Palace museum is the home to the world’s largest collection of chinese art. The art includes pottery, ink wash paintings, bronzes, a three-legged cauldron, etc. The museum offers guided tours in English so that you can understand the culture and heritage of Taiwan in a detailed manner.

Visit the Bao’an Temple:
Taiwan has more temples than convenience stores. Yes, you read that right. With over 12,000 temples, Taiwan has some of the most beautiful temples in the world. Known for its beautiful architecture, the Bao’an temple won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award in 2003. The temple hosts the Baosheng Cultural Festival which runs from April to May and is considered to be a cultural extravaganza.

Try Taiwanese specialties:
Taiwan is known for its beef noodles, hot pot, dumplings, noodles sticky rice in bamboo tubes and so much more. Specialties can be tried at Taiwan’s night markets that boast of dozens of stalls. Seafood and squid can be tried at the Miaokou Market (Keelung) and the Ruifeng Market (Kaohsiung).

Hiking in Taiwan:
This might come as a shock to you but Taiwan has become one of top destinations in Asia for outdoor adventure. There are several hikes in Taiwan that last from a few hours to a few days. Hiking paths can be found in the Yangmingshan National Park and Wulai. Other hikes are Snow Mountain, Mt.Jade and Mt. Beidawu. So if you’re looking for a more adventurous holiday then you won’t be disappointed.

Go butterfly watching:
Taiwan is the home to over 400 butterfly species. The purple crow butterflies which are world’s largest winter migrating butterfly species can be spotted in Taiwan. The best time to see these creatures is between November and March. Also, The Taipei Zoo and Kaohsiung’s Jinshi Lake Butterfly Garden have butterfly houses with several species that are a feast to the eye. You can spot whites and sulphurs, brush-footed butterflies, and dead leaf butterflies among the several species.

Taiwan may not seem as the perfect holiday destination at first but once you know about the things to see and learn, you will realize why it is one of Asia’s fastest growing travel destination. So apply Taiwan visa for Indians on www.visalounge.com and take a trip to a land of culture and tradition.