1. Choose a School
Many schools and universities welcome international applicants. Based on their personal interest and courses offered, applicants can choose among a wide range of schools. You can get more schools’ information from this handbook, or the following websites:
‧ Study in Taiwan: http://www.studyintaiwan.org/
‧ Mandarin Chinese Studies in Taiwan (pdf file)
2. Complete The Application
Applicants must submit the following documents when applying for a school:
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Documents |
· Application for enrollment (the format of which is to be determined by each individual school)
· A photocopy of the graduation certificate from the highest foreign educational institution completed (in Mandarin Chinese or English translation)
· An English translation of the transcript of the student’s entire course work at that institution
· Two letters of recommendation
· A health certificate (including an HIV test)
A study plan in Mandarin Chinese or English |
3. Obtain a Visa
Visitor visas and resident visas are issued to students depending on the length of their study.
Students admitted to a Mandarin Studies program will need to apply for a vistor/resident visa.
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Qualifications |
· Have received formal letter of admission
· Foreign nationals who hold foreign or travel documents
· Passports and documents valid for more than six months |
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Application Requirements |
· One completed application form
· A confirmed incoming and outgoing roundtrip air ticket
· One passport photo
· Documents verifying the purpose of the visit
· Other relevant documents |
The Visitor Visa Application Form can be downloaded from the following website:
‧ Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affiairs
4. Entry & Exit
The following documents are needed for visa issuance.
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Enter |
· A completed visitor visa application form
· A valid visitor visa
· A passport valid for at least six months
· A confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for his/her departure. |
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Exit |
· Students are required to show their passports and Alien Resident Certificates to the Customs authorities.
· Students should depart before their visa’s expiration date.
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Re-Enter |
· Students are required to show their passports and Alien Resident Certificates to Customs authorities.
· Students are required to apply for a re-entry permit from the authorities before they leave Taiwan and show it to the Customs officials when they re-enter. |
