Foreign nationals, who hold ordinary passports or other legal travel documents, who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than six months for the purpose of join family; pursed studies; undertake employment; invest; conduct missionary work; conduct official duties; participate in international exchange programs; and engage in other activities approved by MOFA or other relevant agencies at the central-government level.
Requirements
A passport valid for at least six months;
A duly completed application form with two passport-size photos in color within 6 months;
Supporting documents or official letters of approval from a competent authority of Taiwan;
Other relevant documents according to the purpose of your visit;
Resident Visa holders are required to apply for the Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of the National Immigration Agency within 15 days starting from the next day of their arrival. They may stay in Taiwan as long as the Alien Resident Certificate remains valid.
The above regulations do not apply to blue collar workers or those who enter Taiwan via the visa exemption program or landing visa.
If foreign nationals who have entered Taiwan with Visitor Visas are subsequently legally employed in Taiwan, they may make the necessary change from their Visitor Visa into a Resident Visa in this country directly.
