Frequent visitors to Taiwan from these countries can also obtain multiple-entry visas valid for two to five years. [65] As all Filipino nationals were exempt from the visa requirement on November 1, 2017, they could no longer register for the certificate as of that date. All certificates were no longer valid as of October 31, 2017. Passengers entering Taiwan before November 1, 2017 were allowed to stay for up to 30 days, while passengers entering Taiwan from that day can only stay for up to 14 days. [66] Currently, the visa waiver for Russia is suspended. The booklet informs applicants for K-1, K-3, IR-1/CR-1, and F2A visas of their legal rights regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. â. A and G visas may be issued to Taiwanese applicants who are employed by a government other than the Taiwanese authorities or who are escorts or personal staff of accredited officials of a government other than the Taiwanese authorities. Qualified applicants must receive visas on Form OF-232 in accordance with the procedures specified in 22 CFR 41.113(b). The machine-readable visa (MRV) on Form DS-232 should be commented as follows: Part of Taiwan`s visa requirements is also to be able to prove that you can support yourself financially during your stay. Visa Services: All Non-Immigrant Visa (VIN) and Immigrant Visa (IV) Services The immigration process is complex for many people outside of Taiwan. As part of our Taiwanese business services, we assist employers in the immigration process and provide advisory services on work visas in Taiwan. We can manage this aspect of the working relationship with you and inform you about possible processing times, fees and new requirements for your employees.
We are also able to find and hire local-national staff anywhere in Taiwan. To contact a Visa Application Service representative, please visit the Contact Us page of the U.S. Visa Information Service for complete information or use the contact information below. Please note that the call centre is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and AIT public holidays. In 2018, the Taiwan Employment Gold Card was created with the passage of the „Law on the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Skilled Workers“.[67] The Gold Card is not only a visa, but also includes an open work permit and a residence permit that allows a holder to live and work in Taiwan for up to 3 years. [68] [69] [70] All foreign nationals, including permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao, are eligible to apply. [71] The map aims to attract experienced professionals in the fields of science and technology, education, culture and arts, sports, law, architecture and other fields beneficial to the Taiwanese economy. Applicants must successfully complete a qualification process where documents are submitted to validate their applications. [72] [73] Some diplomatic missions may also apply for previous visas if you had one. Before you can get your residency visa, you must pass a medical exam if you were in Taiwan for the first time.
Countries marked with * can also apply for tourist visas, and they do not need to provide a guarantee from their Taiwanese sponsors when applying for a business visa. Some international travelers, including some visitors from Taiwan, may be allowed to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the visa-free travel requirements under the Visa Waiver Program. The visa section of this website is for U.S. visas for foreign citizens wishing to travel to the United States. If you can`t find what you`re looking for here, please visit Travel.State.gov for more information. You must present your original passport, which must be valid for at least six months from your entry into Taiwan. The passport must also have at least three blank pages that Taiwanese authorities use to affix your visa and entry and exit stamps. Not all mainland residents can travel to Taiwan with their passport when leaving mainland China and must have a travel authorization to and from Taiwan (往來台灣通行證), colloquially known as the Mainland Resident Travel Permit (大通證) and issued by the Chinese authorities. The current version of the card-shaped licence is similar to the two-way licence design, while the old version is a pink passport-like travel document.
Permits must include appropriate valid exit endorsements (similar to exit visas) for the holder to leave mainland China. [77] Although travel with the travel authorization is not mandatory for mainland residents leaving Hong Kong, Macau, or a third country, the exit and entry permit itself is not a travel document but a de facto entry visa and is usually linked to the document number of mainland residents or Chinese passport. Therefore, travellers must continue to carry the travel document with which they applied for exit and entry permits when travelling to Taiwan. [82] The final step in this process is to obtain your Taiwan residency visa. This document allows you to live in the country while working and to return to the country when you leave. The technical name of this document is Alien Resident Certificate. Passport holders from the following countries who hold an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) with the code „TWN“ on the back of the card may enter Taiwan visa-free for business trips of up to 90 days. [1] ABTCs are issued to nationals of:[63] In addition, holders of emergency or temporary passports valid for more than 6 months issued by visa-exempt countries may obtain a visa on arrival for a fee. The duration of stay is 30 days, regardless of nationality, and cannot be extended. This measure does not apply to holders of emergency or temporary passports issued by Japan or the United States, as they are visa-exempt. [50] The Taiwanese government allows foreigners of certain nationalities to apply for a Taiwanese visa online. Applying online is easier because you don`t have to go to a diplomatic mission – you`ll receive your visa via email, which you can print and use to enter Taiwan.
A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must usually first obtain a U.S. visa included in the traveler`s passport, a travel document issued by the country of citizenship, or the traveler`s nationality. LGBTI+ travelers: There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or on organizing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) rights events in Taiwan. Taiwanese law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in education and employment. 24. In May 2019, Taiwan legalized same-sex marriages after registering with a local household registration office in Taiwan. Same-sex marriages from other countries are recognized in Taiwan. LGBTI+ people may still face a lack of tolerance, especially in areas outside the capital and largest city, Taipei. Read section 6 of our human rights practices in the Report on Human Rights in Taiwan and read our LGBTI tourism information page. However, not everyone needs a visa to visit Taiwan – some can travel with their passport and plane tickets for stays of up to 14 people. 21, 30 or 90 days.