Taiwan visa types
There are different types of visa that are classified based on the purpose of the visit, the validity of the visa, number of entries and re-entries permitted, and other criteria. If you are issuing a visa for Taiwan, you must first know that you know what kind you need as per your purpose. Mainly, the Taiwan visa can be categorized as visitor and resident visas. Further classification is below:
- Visitor visa - It is mainly a short term visa that is issued for a shorter period of time. It could be for about 3 months permitting a stay of 60 days per visit. It can further be divided into two more categories -
- Single-entry - This means that once you travel to Taiwan and return, you will not be able to re-enter on the same visa again even if the visa is still valid. If you are willing to return, you will have to issue another visa again. An example of this kind of visa is a Taiwan tourist or even Taiwan visit visa
- Multiple-entry - With this kind of visa, you will be allowed to enter and re-enter the country multiple times. Although the permitted stay per visit will still stay the same which is 60 days. Generally, a Taiwan business visa is issued under this category.
- Resident visa -These kind of visas are mainly long term. These are issued at the time when the applicant is planning onto staying in the country for a considerable period of time. Even these can be further classified into the following categories:
- Single-entry - As per this visa, once you travel to Taiwan and return, you will then be not able to re-enter the country on the same visa again. It is irrelevant to the fact that whether the visa is still valid or not. If you wish to return, you will have to issue another visa again. An example of this kind of visa is a Taiwan student visa.
- Multiple-entry - On this visa, the applicant will be allowed to enter and re-enter the Taiwan multiple times. The permitted stay per visit will differ from the visitor multiple-entry visa.
Certain cases of Taiwan work visa may fall under this category as well as a
Taiwan dependent visa.
Taiwan Visa Requirements
There are different kinds of documents required for the issuance of a visa for Taiwan. The list will change according to the type of visa. The common Taiwan visa requirements for Indian citizens are given as follows:
- Original passport with validity at least 6 months ahead of the date of travel
- Completely filled visa application form
- Two photos as per the photo specifications
- Travel Itinerary
- Proof of confirmed travel dates - Air tickets
- Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in Taiwan - ITR, Bank Statement
- Proof of accommodation - Invitation letter, Hotel reservation
Photo Specifications
- Two copies must be provided
- Taiwan visa photo size: 2 inches x 2 inches.
- Coloured copy must be provided.
- The face must cover about 60-70% of the frame - 32mm x 36mm.
- Head should well-centred.
- A gap of 2mm to 6mm must be kept between the top of the head and the frame.
- The picture must not be older than 6 months.
- The background must be white
- Neutral expressions
- Glasses are not permitted.
- Headgears are not allowed except for religious reasons.
- Clothing shouldn’t match the background.
Important Note:-
- All the above prices mentioned are in INR
- Visa processing time 5 to 10 working days (subject to change)
- Visa is subject to approval from immigration department & 100% non-refundable once applied or if rejected
