International Affairs & Diplomacy Program

Full-time international students usually need the appropriate visitor or resident visa for study. BOCA's resident-visa route requires an admission permit and supporting identity, academic, financial and health documents. Students entering on a resident visa must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) within the official deadline. Entry route, eligibility and document authentication vary by nationality and circumstances, so applicants must use their responsible Taiwan overseas mission and the NIA instructions current on the application date. BOCA lists eight working days for a resident-visa application made inside Taiwan, but overseas missions may use different service standards and may request interviews or additional documents. The NIA lists five working days for a complete ARC application, with cases requiring supplementation taking longer. As checked 22 August 2026, BOCA lists resident-visa fees of NT$2,200 for a single entry or NT$4,400 for multiple entry in Taiwan, and US$66 or US$132 overseas. Reciprocal, nationality-specific, rush and special-handling charges can differ; ARC fees are separate.

Signed online visa application form with barcode

Two recent colour passport photographs meeting BOCA specifications

Passport valid for at least six months with blank pages, plus a copy of the biodata page

Admission permit or current enrollment and registration evidence

Authenticated highest diploma and academic records where required

Proof of financial support sufficient for the required study and living period

Health certificate issued within the permitted period by an accepted provider

Chinese or English translations and overseas authentication where required

Any interview or additional evidence requested by BOCA or the overseas mission

Proof of Taiwan residence address for the ARC application

BOCA lists eight working days for resident-visa applications inside Taiwan; overseas times vary. NIA lists five working days for a complete ARC application. Interviews or extra evidence can extend either process; verify locally and apply early.

Checked 22 August 2026: resident-visa fees are NT$2,200 single entry or NT$4,400 multiple entry in Taiwan, and US$66 or US$132 overseas. Reciprocal, rush and special-handling charges may differ; ARC fees are separate.