Taiwan Tourist Visa for Indians

About Taiwan Tourist Visa

Taiwan's diverse geography makes it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. It is also known for its vibrant culture, which mixes modernity and tradition. Here are some key facts about the country you should know before planning your trip.

Documents required for the Taiwan Tourist Visa for Indians

Documentation is an important aspect of the Taiwan visa application process. You must submit the following documents to be eligible for a Taiwan Tourism Visa.

Indians can also apply for an ROC Travel Authorisation Certificate to visit Taiwan multiple times over a specified period. Here's a list of requirements for getting this certificate.

Types of Taiwan Tourist Visa

Depending on your eligibility, you can apply for a Tourism Visa or the ROC Travel Authorisation Certificate. Here's a summary of these two Taiwan tourist visa types.

Taiwan Tourist Visa Requirements

The Taiwan tourist visa requirements applicable to you will depend on the applicable tourist visa type.

For a ROC travel authorization certificate, you must fulfil the following requirements.

1. Valid Passport: The applicant's passport must be valid for at least six months from their arrival date in Taiwan.
2. Onward/Return Ticket: The applicant needs to have a confirmed onward or return air or ferry ticket.
3. Employment History: The applicant must not have previously worked as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan.
4. Valid Documentation from Specific Countries:
• The applicant must possess a valid resident or permanent resident card, a valid entry visa (including electronic visas), or a resident card/visa that expired within the past 10 years from one of the following regions: Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, any EU or Schengen countries, the UK, or the US.
• Applicants using electronic visas from Australia or New Zealand must show these visas upon entry to Taiwan.
• Applicants with visas from Japan or Korea must present proof of having entered those countries.
5. Previous ROC Visa or Resident Card:
• The applicant must have been issued an entry visa or resident card by the ROC within the last 10 years, with no record of immigration violations or legal offences in Taiwan. However, individuals holding ROC visas with specific codes such as FL (migrant worker), X (others), P (special permission from MOFA), or resident cards issued for migrant workers, are not eligible for the Travel Authorisation Certificate.
6. Holders of the ROC Travel Authorisation Certificate are allowed a maximum of six entries into Taiwan within one-year, from January 1 to December 31. Applicants must apply for a visitor visa at a Taiwan embassy or overseas mission for more than six visits.
7. The certificate is valid for 90 days, permitting multiple entries during this period. The stay limit is 14 days per visit starting the day after arrival. If a new certificate is required, it must be applied for at least seven days before the current one expires.
8. The form must be completed accurately and truthfully, as exceeding six entries under the Travel Authorisation Certificate may result in denial of entry.

If you are applying for a regular Tourist Visa, you must fulfil the following requirements.

1. Detailed Itinerary: A daily plan of the activities and places to be visited in Taiwan.
2. Travel Arrangements: A confirmed round-trip flight ticket and proof of hotel reservations.
3. No Objection Certificate (NOC): A letter from the employer confirming the applicant's leave and an NOC from their parents if the applicant is under 18.
4. Passport-Sized Photos: Two recent passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm) with a white background, showing 60% of the face.
5. Passport: The original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, along with a photocopy.
6. Proof of Financial Stability: Evidence of personal financial stability, such as bank statements and tax documents.
7. Income Proof: A copy of Form 16 or the applicant's Income Tax Return (ITR) for the past year.
8. Bank Statements: The personal salary account statement for the last three months, stamped by the bank.
9. Additional Documents for Special Purposes: An official invitation is required to attend a conference, and registration confirmation must be provided for exhibitions.

How to Apply For a Taiwan Tourist Visa?

Here's a step-wise guide on how to apply for a Taiwan tourist visa (Tourism Visa).

1. Visit official site
2. Fill up the online visa application form.
3. Print the completed form and sign it.
4. Submit the form along with the required documents at the visa office of Taiwan in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. The form has to be submitted at the counter in person, during the specified working hours of the office.
5. Collect the receipt issued by the visa office. They may ask for additional documents as well.

If you are eligible for a Travel Authorisation Certificate, follow these steps:

• Visit official site
• Fill up the online application form as instructed by the portal.
• If your certificate is approved, take a printout.
• You will need to produce this certificate at the immigration checkpoint after arriving in Taiwan.

Taiwan Tourist Visa Fee for Indians

To successfully complete your application, you must pay Taiwan tourist visa fees. The fees are non-refundable and must be paid via a demand draft. Cash and cheques are not accepted.

Here's a table outlining the Taiwan tourist visa fees:

*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations