Taiwan Tourist Visa

Taiwan, also known as the “heart of Asia”, is renowned for many tourist attractions. Nightlife in Taiwan is full of bustle. It has many beautiful natural sceneries, such as coral reefs, and a few hundred small islands surrounding it. The best time to visit Taiwan is between April and June or between September and November when the weather is pleasant.

About Taiwan

Officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan is an island country in East Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean between Japan and the Philippines. Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa. In addition to mainland Taiwan, the ROC government also has jurisdiction over around 80+ islands. Taiwan shares its maritime borders with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Japan, and the Philippines. While almost the size of the Netherlands, Taiwan has a population of around 23 million, making it among the most densely-populated countries in the world. As per official statistics, Taiwan is home to more than 530,000 new immigrants, mostly from China and Southeast Asia. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. The New Taiwan Dollar – currency abbreviation TWD – is the official currency of Taiwan. Prominent tourist destinations in Taiwan include – ·       Taipei 101, a super skyscraper ·       The Rainbow Village, a settlement in Nantung known for its colorful houses ·       Dragon Tiger Tower ·       Wusheng Night Market ·       Chimei Museum ·       Carton King Creativity Park ·       Lao Mei Green Reef ·       Maokong ·       Dragon and Tiger Pagodas ·       Miramar Entertainment Park, ·       Penghu, archipelago ·       Yangmingshan geysers ·       Shifen Waterfall ·       Chimei Museum ·       Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall ·       Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum ·       Yushan National Park ·       Shilin Night Market ·       Keelung Zhongzheng Park ·       Kaohsiung

 

Why Visit Taiwan

There are many reasons that make Taiwan worth visiting. These include –

• A museum with 696,422 exhibits, the National Palace Museum in Taipei
• Many natural hot springs
• Fascinating history
• Amazing night markets
• Nationwide free internet

Offering a unique fusion of cultures, a well-developed hospitality industry, breathtaking scenery, exciting city life, and diverse cuisine, Taiwan is an ideal destination for many exploring visit overseas opportunities.

Taiwan Visitor Visa

Citizens of over 60 countries and territories are eligible for visa-exempt entry into Taiwan, for a period of 30 or 90 days.

As India is not among the countries eligible for visa-free entry, an Indian national intending to visit Taiwan from India will have to secure a visitor visa.

An ROV visitor visa might be applied for –

• Tourism
• Visiting (relatives)
• Visiting
• Employment purpose
• Performance purpose
• Attending training courses
• Internship purpose
• Attending exhibition / conference
• Studying Chinese
• As Foreign Exchange Students, for stays less than six months in duration
• Business
• Medical treatment
• Employment-seeking purpose

Citizens of India should apply online for a travel authorization certificate to visit Taiwan.

The certificate is valid for 90 days. Within those 90 days, the individual is allowed multiple entries into the country. People who have obtained the R.O.C. Travel Authorization Certificate will be permitted to stay up to 14 days per entry from the day after arrival.

If the holder decides to apply for another R.O.C. Travel Authorization Certificate, he or she must do so seven days before the current certificate expires.

The processing time for the certificate is usually three days.

Documents Required for the Taiwan Tourist Visa Application:

• A valid passport with six months validity
• Two passport size photos
• A copy of your completed and signed online visa application form
• Details about your itinerary
• Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings
• A cover letter from the ‘primary applicant’ or the company which describes the reason for the travel and duration of stay
• Proof that you have enough funds to sponsor your stay
• Bank statement of last three months

Before you apply for a visit visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements, fill the application form, attach the required documents, and pay the required fees.

Here Are the Details of the Tourist Visa Fees:

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Single Entry Normal	14 days	3 months	0
Single Entry Normal	30 days	3 months	2400
Multiple Entry Normal	30 days	3 months	4800

 

How Y-Axis Can Help?

• Advise you on the required documentation
• Advise you on the funds that need to be shown
• Fill out the application forms
• Review your documents for the visa application