Introduction to Republic of China (R.O.C.) Visa
R.O.C. visas are divided into four categories according to the purpose of entry and status of the applicants:
- Visitor Visas: Short-term visas, with a duration of stay of less than 180 days.
- Resident Visas: Long-term visas, with a duration of stay of over 180 days.
- Diplomatic Visas.
- Courtesy Visas.
Duration of Stay:
The duration a foreign national is allowed to stay in the R.O.C. after the he/she uses the visa is calculated from 12: 00 a .m. of the day following entry into the country.
- Duration of stay usually can be divided into 14-day, 30-day or 60-day categories. If a foreign national wishes to extend his/her duration of stay in the R.O.C, and he/she holds a 60-day visa with no restrictions, he/his should check and bring related documents to apply for an extension at the local service center of National Immigration Agency before the duration of stay expires.
- Resident visas without additional ed duration of stay: Applicants should apply for an Alien Resident Certification (A.R.C.) at he local service center of National Immigration Agency within 15 days of entry or of being issued a resident visa. The duration of stay should be in accordance with the time stated on down in the Alien Resident Certificate hold by the foreign national . Should a foreign national holding an A.R.C.A wish to exit and re-enter the country within the period of validity, he/she should apply for a re-entry permit along with the an A.R.C.
Entries:
Divided into two groups: single and multiple
Visa numbers:
Visitors should write their visa fill in the numbers in this section of the E/D card.
Remarks:
This refers to the code for the purpose of the applicants travel to the R.O.C. or the status of the visa applicant. A foreign national holding an A.R.C. should engage only in those activities which are in accordance with the permitted purpose of his/her visit. (List of Visa Remark Section Code)

Document Notarization
Vistor Visa Application Procedure
Procedures by which Nationals from Designated Countries
Residence/stay Visa Application
Regulations for Applying Visa of R.O.C.
Visa/passport FAQ
FAQ on Visa Application
ROC Embassies Consulates and Representative Office Abroad
ROC Embassies Consulates and Representative Office Abroad
Foreign Embassies in R.O.C.(Taiwan)
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