Visitor Visa Application

<<Application hours and processing time subject to change. Please check the latest announcement: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr_en/cat/5.html.>>

For those who plan to stay in Taiwan for a period no longer than 90 days, please check first if either visa-exempt entry or landing visa is applicable at https://www.boca.gov.tw/lp-149-2.html. People who are eligible for visa-exempt entry or landing visa are granted 30 or 90 days (Canadian Passport holder) duration of stay in Taiwan. Others should apply for visa.
For PRC passport holder, please apply HERE.
For citizens of India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao, please apply for R.O.C. (Taiwan) Travel Authorization Certificate. The holder of a ROC Travel Authorization Certificate may stay in Taiwan for 14 days, starting from the day after arrival. If you intend to stay in Taiwan for more than 14 days, please follow the instructions below and apply for a visa.
For those who intend to stay in the Republic of China for more than six months for the purpose of joining family, pursuing studies, accepting employment, making investments, doing missionary work, or engaging in other permissible activities should apply for resident visa. (All documents need to be certified by our office in order to use in Taiwan)
Application Method: All applicants, regardless of age, must be physically present in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Yukon. Those in other parts of Canada should contact our offices in Ottawa, Toronto or Montreal. Applicants living in the Greater Vancouver should apply IN PERSON. Others can submit their applications BY MAIL or AGENTS. An agent can be any capable adult you delegate. Application Hours: by appointment (Online booking system: tecovancouver.com), with limited walk-ins available. Hours subject to change. Please check the latest announcement: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr_en/cat/5.html.
General Requirements: You MUST present the following when you apply for a visitor visa regardless of age.
(1) Your passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your arrival at Taiwan.
(2) Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out. The completed and signed forms with bar codes and other required documents ought to be submitted to the ROC's overseas missions which the applicants have selected while filling out their application forms.
(3) Two passport-size photos in color with white background taken within the last six months. There must be no hair across the eyes. Ears, eyebrows, moles, birthmarks or scars must not be covered. (Guidelines for Passport Photos)
(4) Your bank account balance statement issued in the last 3 months with your name shown. For a minor applicant, at least one of the parents' balance statement should be provided. The fund balance should be sufficient for you to stay in Taiwan for the period that stated in your application form and travel itinerary.
(5) A photocopy of your airline ticket or travel itinerary issued by your travel agent. Both the date of arrival at Taiwan and date of departure from Taiwan should be clearly specified in the itinerary or ticket. Please be advised that a visitor visa holder, even with all possible extensions obtained from National Immigration Agency, is only granted a maximum of 180 days of duration of stay in total in each of her/his visit to Taiwan. Your application may be refused. DON'T make irrevocable travel plans prior to obtaining your visa. Please DON'T apply if you are NOT going to enter Taiwan in 3 months.
(6) Non-refundable Fees. Payment is ONLY accepted by Cash, Money Order, Bank Draft or Certified Cheque, which must be made payable to "TECO in Vancouver". Personal cheque is NOT accepted.
Standard Fees:
- Canadian and other passport holders:
  - Single Entry Visitor Visa: CAD$67
  - Multiple Entry Visitor Visa: CAD$133
  - Single Entry Resident Visa: CAD$88
  - Multiple Entry Resident Visa: CAD$176
- Reciprocal handling fees for U.S. passport holders:
  - Visa for general purposes: CAD$246
  - Visa for investment purposes: CAD$419
If you prefer that we return your passport by mail (especially for applications by mail), a self-addressed Canada Post Xpresspost return envelope should be enclosed. This office assumes no responsibility for any damages, losses, or delays therefore incurred.
Duration of Stay: A visitor visa holder will be allowed to travel to Taiwan before the expiry of the visa and stay there for a different duration of stay depending on each visa. Those who are permitted to stay for 60 days and whose visa bears no such remark as "no extension will be granted", may apply at the nearest city/county National Immigration Agency service center for a maximum of 120 days of extensions. The allowed period of stay for aliens, when entering into ROC with visitor visas or through the visa-exemption, starts from the next day of their entry into ROC. Visitors must leave the country before the expiration date of the above-mentioned period of stay or extensions.
Processing Time: Applications are open in accordance with government regulations and instructions. Will inform the qualifying applicants by email or phone upon approval. (Mail-in applications: Will mail out to qualifying applicants upon approval. Additional 7 days or more should be expected for mail delivery.)
Applications will be accepted only if the above requirements are duly met. Additional documents may be required for further review.
R.O.C. citizens ever registered with household in Taiwan shall be subject to the laws of the Republic of China while in its jurisdiction. For conscription law, please visit the web site at https://www.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=2.
Other Useful Information: Comprehensive information of Visas, Residence, Employment, Education, Tax, and Health Insurance of the Republic of China (Taiwan) can be found on the "Information for Foreigners" website at https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/6928/6940/.