1. Resident Visa requirements for Catholic Missionaries
2. Resident Visa requirements for Missionaries
3. Visitor and Business Visa requirements
4. Requirements for Seaman Visa
5. Resident Visa requirements for employment （ White-Collar ）
6. Resident Visa requirements for Filipino national married to ROC national
7. Resident Visa requirements for Filipino national married to ROC national (duration of stay for two (2) to six (6) months)
8. Visa requirements for studying Mandarin
9. Resident Visa requirements for studying in college or university In ROC
10. Business training visa requirements
11. Visa requirements for joining spouse or parents
12. Visa requirements for visiting and joining parents with Taiwan ID
13. Visa requirements for visiting relatives (daughter or son, sister or brother who is married to roc national with Taiwan ID)

1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable with one photocopy (free of charge)
   
   ※ NOTE: Please indicate the complete NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER of SPONSOR in TAIWAN
   
2. Three (3) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in three (3) months).
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Endorsement Note from the APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE-Manila Philippines
5. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
6. NBI Clearance
7. Certificate from congregation in the Philippines and an invitation letter from the Sponsor (Church in Taiwan)
8. Theology Graduate Diploma and Transcript of Records
9. Employment Certificate (Missionary Work Experience)
   
   ※ NOTE: Must have at least 2 years of Missionary Work Experience
   
10. Applicant’s Bio-data or Resume
11. Registration Permit of the congregation issued by Ministry of Interior, R.O.C.
12. Medical Examination Clearance from any of the following accredited Hospitals and Clinics:
    
    (a) Arguelles Medical Clinic, Inc.
    (b) Good Health Diagnostic Center, Inc.
    (c) Manila Doctors Hospital
    (d) Our Lady of Fatima Clinic
    (e) Philippine Medical Test System
    (f) Physicians’ Diagnostic Center ( Manila and Cebu)
    (g) Ruben C. Bartolome M.D. Clinic, Inc.
    (h) San Marcelino Medical Clinic
    (i) S.M. Lazo Medical Clinic
    (j) St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc.
    (k) St. Peter Paul Medical Clinic
    
13. The applicant will be scheduled for an interview (if required)
14. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 2 photocopies

NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

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1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable with one photocopy (free of charge)
   
   ※ NOTE: Please indicate the complete NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER of SPONSOR in TAIWAN
   
2. Three (3) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in three (3) months).
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
6. Certificate from congregation in the Philippines and an invitation letter from the Sponsor (Church in Taiwan)
7. NBI Clearance
8. (Theology Graduate) Diploma and Transcript of Records should be authenticated by Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and TECO
9. Employment Certificate (Missionary Work Experience) should be authenticated by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and TECO
   
   ※ NOTE: Must have at least 2 years of Missionary Work Experience
   
10. Applicant’s Bio-data or Resume
11. Registration permit of the congregation issued by Ministry of Interior, R.O.C.
12. Medical Examination Clearance from any of the following accredited Hospitals and Clinics:
    1. Arguelles Medical Clinic, Inc.
    2. Good Health Diagnostic Center, Inc.
    3. Manila Doctors Hospital
    4. Our Lady of Fatima Clinic
    5. Philippine Medical Test System
    6. Physicians’ Diagnostic Center ( Manila and Cebu)
    7. Ruben C. Bartolome M.D. Clinic, Inc.
    8. San Marcelino Medical Clinic
    9. S.M. Lazo Medical Clinic
    10. St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc.
    11. St. Peter Paul Medical Clinic
        
13. The applicant will be scheduled for an interview (if required)
14. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 2 photocopies

Visa Fee: P2,700.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) payable upon filing of application
Processing Time: 4 to 6 Weeks
Filing Time : Monday to Friday 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Releasing Time : Monday to Friday 1:45 PM to 4:45 PM

NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

1. A duly filled up visa application form ( can be downloaded from http://www.boca.gov.tw )
2. and indicating N/A if not applicable
3. Two (2) passport size photos 1.5x2 with white background (taken w/in the last three (3) months)
4. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
5. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
6. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
7. Supporting documents related to the purpose of VISIT such as :

   (A) Air ticket or Booking Certificate
   (B) Letter of permission to leave from the employer
   (C) Financial statements of the applicant such as:

   1. Income Tax Return
   2. Bank Book or Bank Statements

   
   (D) Etc.

8. When traveling on BUSINESS, you must also submit:
   
   (A) Business letter or trading records from Taiwan Company
   (B) Certificate of Business Name Registration and SEC Registration （ If owner of the company ）
   (C) Invitation Letter from Taiwan company / organization in Chinese letterhead that outlines clearly purpose of your visit and duration of your stay
   (D) Official letters or request letters from concerned authorities for official trip
   (E) Seminar program F. Certificate of Employment; Professional Identification; Company ID
   (G) Other Supporting Documents if Required such as SSS contribution lists, Pay Slip etc.
   
9. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and with one (1) set photocopy
   
   Expedite Fee for single entry : P1,200.00 / Processing Time: 1 Working Day Expedite Fee for Multiple entry : P2,400.00 / Processing Time: 1 Working Day Filing Time : Monday to Friday 8:45AM to 11:45 AM Releasing Time : Monday to Friday 1:30PM to 4:50PM NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION a
   
   

NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

( ※ For those, who intend to apply 60 days Visitor Visa for the purpose of changing to Employment Visa after entering Taiwan, should submit the approval letter from Council of Labor Affairs, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. ）

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1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
6. Seaman’s book should be valid for a least six months
7. Seafarer’s Registration Certificate (SRC)
8. Letter of Guarantee from Local Shipping Agency addressed to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), indicating the following information:

   a. ) Complete name list of all seaman with their respective passport numbers and seaman’s book numbers
   b. ) Complete name, address and telephone number of the contact agent in Taiwan
   c. ) Complete name of the shipping vessel, date of departure and port of entry

   ※ NOTE: One guarantee letter per seaman
   
9. Letter of Guarantee from Taiwan Shipping Agentin Chinese letterhead to be sent thru fax to TECO and a copy to the local shipping agency, indicating the following information:

   a. ) Complete name list of all seaman with their respective passport numbers
   b. ) Complete name of the shipping vessel, date of departure and port of entry
   c. ) Taiwan Shipping agent’s name in Chinese character, address and telephone number

   ※ NOTE: One guarantee letter per seaman
   
10. Overseas Employment Certificate and Contract of Employment
11. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy

※ Have your COMPANY NAME stamp at the lower left of each application form


NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

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1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
   
   ※ NOTE: Please indicate the complete NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER of SPONSOR in TAIWAN
   
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
6. Chinese approval letter from Council of Labor Affairs, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. or any other concerned authority （ Your employer should apply for you first ）
7. NBI Clearance
8. Diploma and Transcript of Records should be authenticated by Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and TECO
9. Employment Certificate should be authenticated by Regional Trial Court (RTC), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and TECO
10. Applicant’s Bio-data or Resume
11. Employer and Employee Contract of Agreement
12. Medical Examination Clearance from any of the following accredited Hospitals and Clinics:
    • Arguelles Medical Clinic, Inc.
    • Good Health Diagnostic Center, Inc.
    • Manila Doctors Hospital
    • Our Lady of Fatima Clinic
    • Philippine Medical Test System
    • Physicians’ Diagnostic Center ( Manila and Cebu)
    • Ruben C. Bartolome M.D. Clinic, Inc.
    • San Marcelino Medical Clinic
    • S.M. Lazo Medical Clinic
    • St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc.
    • St. Peter Paul Medical Clinic
      
    
    ※ NOTE: Female applicants should take the pregnancy test
    
13. The applicant will be scheduled for an interview (if required)
14. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy

NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

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1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
   
   ※ NOTE: A Filipina should carry the surname of husband
   
4. Spouse’s Passport
5. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
6. Marriage Contract issued by NSO and be authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
7. NBI Clearance should be authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
8. Medical Examination Clearance (valid only for three months from date of issue) from any of the following accredited Hospitals and Clinics and be authenticated by Department of Health, Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
   • Arguelles Medical Clinic, Inc.
   • Good Health Diagnostic Center, Inc.
   • Manila Doctors Hospital
   • Our Lady of Fatima Clinic
   • Philippine Medical Test System
   • Physicians’ Diagnostic Center ( Manila and Cebu)
   • Ruben C. Bartolome M.D. Clinic, Inc.
   • San Marcelino Medical Clinic
   • S.M. Lazo Medical Clinic
   • St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc.
   • St. Peter Paul Medical Clinic
9. Household Certificate issued within three months
10. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 2 photocopies

NOTE: ※ A Foreign Spouse granted RESIDENT VISA need to apply for a WORKING PERMIT from the COUNCIL OF LABOR AFFAIRS, ROC, in accordance with the EMPLOYMENT SERVICE LAW if he / she intends to work in ROC

※ THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

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1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. ※ NOTE: A Filipina should carry the surname of husband
5. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
6. Marriage Contract issued by NSO and be authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
7. Spouse’s Passport
8. Taiwan Household Certificate issued within three months
9. HIV Test from any of the following accredited Hospitals and Clinics:
   • Arguelles Medical Clinic, Inc.
   • Good Health Diagnostic Center, Inc.
   • Manila Doctors Hospital
   • Our Lady of Fatima Clinic
   • Philippine Medical Test System
   • Physicians’ Diagnostic Center ( Manila and Cebu)
   • Ruben C. Bartolome M.D. Clinic, Inc.
   • San Marcelino Medical Clinic
   • S.M. Lazo Medical Clinic
   • St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc.
   • St. Peter Paul Medical Clinic
10. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy
11. Interview (if required)
    

NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

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1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
6. Admittance letter from any of the following accredited schools:

• 國立臺灣師範大學 National Taiwan Normal University
• 國立政治大學 National Cheng Chi University
• 私立淡江大學 Tam Kang University
• 私立中國文化大學 Chinese Cultural University
• 國立臺灣大學 National Taiwan University
• 私立輔仁大學 Fu Jen University
• 佛光大學 Fo Kuang University
• 國立中央大學 National Central University
• 銘傳大學 Ming Chuan University
• 國立交通大學 National Chiao Tung University
• 中華大學 Chung Hua University
• 開南大學 Kai Nan University
• 北台灣科學技術學院 Technology and Science Institute of Northern Taiwan
• 私立逢甲大學 Feng Chia University
• 私立東海大學 Tung Hai University
• 私立靜宜大學 Providence University
• 國立成功大學 National Cheng Kung University
• 國立中山大學 National Sun Yat-Sun University
• 文澡外語學院 Wenzao Ursluline College
• 國立高雄師範大學 National Kaohsiung Normal University
• 慈濟大學 Tzu Chi University
• 高雄大學 National University of Kaohsiung
• 國立中興大學 National Chung Hsing University
• 國立屏東教育大學 National Pingtung University of Education
• 國立台北教育大學 National Taipei University of Education

※ NOTE: For more information you may check the accredited school at the following Website:

http;//www.edu.tw/EDU_WED/EDU_MGT/BICER/EDU0056001/c263.htm http://studyintaiwan.org/learning-chinese/learning-chinese.htm

7 . Financial supporting documents of the applicant such as:
a. ) Income Tax Return
b. ) Bankbook or Bank Certificate

※ For minors, please submit the following:

a. ) Financial supporting documents of the Parents
b. ) Affidavit of support and consent

8 . Attendance Record （ for those re-applying ）
9 . Study plan
10. Interview (if required)
11. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy

1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
6. NBI Clearance
7. Diploma and Transcript of Records should be authenticated by
8. Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and TECO
9. Admittance letter from the accredited schools
   
   ※ NOTE: You may check the information of the accredited schools at the following Website:
   http://www.edu.tw/EDU_WED/EDU_MGT/BICER/EDU0056001/c263.htm http://studyintaiwan.org/learning-chinese/learning-chinese.htm
   
10. Medical Examination Clearance (valid only for three months from date of issue) from any of the following accredited Hospitals and Clinics :
    
• Arguelles Medical Clinic, Inc.
• Good Health Diagnostic Center, Inc.
• Manila Doctors Hospital
• Our Lady of Fatima Clinic
• Philippine Medical Test System
• Physicians’ Diagnostic Center ( Manila and Cebu)
• Ruben C. Bartolome M.D. Clinic, Inc.
• San Marcelino Medical Clinic
• S.M. Lazo Medical Clinic
• St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc.
• k.) St. Peter Paul Medical Clinic

11. Financial supporting documents of the applicant
12. Study plan
13. Interview (if required)
14. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 2 photocopies

NOTE: THIS OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)

※ NOTE: Please indicate the complete NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER of SPONSOR in TAIWAN

2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Chinese approval letter from Council of Labor Affairs, Executive Yuan, R.O.C., Ministry of Economic or any other concerned authorities （ For staying more than 30days ）
5. B usiness letter from Taiwan Company
6. Certificate of Employment; Professional Identification; Company ID
7. Other Supporting Documents if Required such as SSS contribution lists, Pay Slip etc.
8. For staying more than 6 months should also submit following documents :
   1. Employer and Employee Contract of Agreement
   2. NBI Clearance should be authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
   3. Medical Examination Clearance from any of the following accredited Hospitals and Clinics:

• Arguelles Medical Clinic, Inc.
• Good Health Diagnostic Center, Inc.
• Manila Doctors Hospital
• Our Lady of Fatima Clinic
• Philippine Medical Test System
• Physicians’ Diagnostic Center ( Manila and Cebu)
• Ruben C. Bartolome M.D. Clinic, Inc.
• San Marcelino Medical Clinic
• S.M. Lazo Medical Clinic
• St. Martin Polyclinic, Inc.
• St. Peter Paul Medical Clinic

9. The applicant will be scheduled for an interview (if required)
10. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy

※ NOTE: Female applicants should take the pregnancy test

1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. For joining spouse, need to submit the following:

   a. ) Birth Certificate issued by NSO
   b. ) Marriage Contract issued by NSO and authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO

※ NOTE: If one party is a Foreign National, file for marriage registration first at your respective embassy or consulate

c. ) Spouse’s passport (Photocopies only)
d. ) Alien Resident Certificate of spouse (Photocopy only)
e. ) Employment Contract of spouse (Photocopy only)
f. ) Working Permit of spouse from Council of Labor Affairs (Photocopy only)
g. ) Guarantee Letter from the employer of spouse

5. For joining parents, need to submit the following:
   1. ) Birth Certificate issued by NSO and authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
   2. ) Marriage Contract issued by NSO
   3. ) Parents passport (Photocopies only)
   4. ) Alien Resident Certificate of parents’ (Photocopy only)
   5. ) Employment Contract of parents’ (Photocopy only)
   6. ) Working Permit of parents’ from Council of Labor Affairs (Photocopy only)
   7. ) Guarantee Letter from the employer of parents
6. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy

1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO

※ NOTE: FOR JOINING PARENTS PLEASE SUBMIT: Birth Certificate issued by NSO should be authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO

6. Marriage Contract of parent(s) issued by NSO and authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
7. Parents’ passport (Photocopies only)
8. Taiwan Household Certificate issued within three months
9. Chinese passport of the applicant (if applicable)
10. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy.

1. A duly filled up visa application form and indicating N/A if not applicable (free of charge)
2. Two (2) 2 X 1.5 head & shoulder photos with white background (taken w/in (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
6. Daughter or son, who is married to ROC national with Taiwan ID, needs to submit the following:

1. Son’s or Daughter’s Birth Certificate issued by National Statistics Office (NSO), which shows the relationship between the applicant and Filipino relative(s) in Taiwan
2. Marriage Contract of the couple in Taiwan issued by NSO and authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
3. Passports of the couple in Taiwan (Photocopies only)
4. Alien Resident Certificate of the Filipino relative in Taiwan. (Photocopy only)
5. Taiwan Household Certificate issued within three months
6. Invitation Letter from the relative in Taiwan

7. Brother or sister (sibling) who is married to ROC national with Taiwan ID, need to submit the following:
   1. Applicant’s and brother’s or sister’s (sibling) Birth Certificate issued by National Statistics Office (NSO), which shows the relationship between the applicant and Filipino relative(s) in Taiwan
   2. Marriage Contract of the couple in Taiwan issued by NSO and authenticated by Office of President, Department of Foreign Affairs and TECO
   3. Passports of the couple in Taiwan (Photocopies only)
   4. Alien Resident Certificate of the Filipino relative in Taiwan (Photocopy only)
   5. Household Certificate issued within three months
   6. Invitation Letter from the relative in Taiwan
   7. Employment certificate
   8. Financial Statements of the applicant such as:
      1. Income Tax Return
      2. Bank Book or Bank statements
8. The applicant will be scheduled for an interview (if required)
9. All documents submitted to this office should be Original and 1 photocopy

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