What Is a Taiwan Visa?
A Taiwan visa is a visa or entry permit issued by the competent Taiwanese authority to foreign nationals who wish to enter Taiwan for purposes such as tourism, business, commercial activities, family visit, study, work, residence or other suitable purposes.
Depending on the travel purpose, applicants should identify the correct visa type or suitable entry method before preparing the application. Choosing the wrong visa type may cause the dossier to not properly reflect the entry purpose, require additional information or affect the review process.
For Vietnamese citizens, in addition to regular visa applications, certain applicants may be considered for conditional visa-free entry through Taiwan’s online authorization system. However, this policy only applies when the applicant fully meets the requirements at the time of registration.
Common Types of Taiwan Visas
Taiwan visas are classified by entry purpose, stay duration and the applicant’s specific conditions. Some common Taiwan visa groups include:
| Visa group | Main purpose |
| Taiwan tourist visa | For applicants traveling to Taiwan for tourism, sightseeing, vacation or suitable short-term personal activities |
| Taiwan family visit visa | For applicants visiting relatives, family members or attending suitable family occasions in Taiwan |
| Taiwan business visa | For applicants traveling to Taiwan for meetings, market surveys, partner visits, conferences or suitable short-term business activities |
| Taiwan student visa | For students or participants in academic or training programs in Taiwan |
| Taiwan work visa | For applicants entering Taiwan for employment under approval from the competent authority |
| Taiwan residence visa | For residence, family reunion or settlement cases meeting applicable conditions |
| Online travel authorization | Applicable to certain cases eligible for conditional visa-free entry through the online authorization system |
Each visa type has different requirements, forms, supporting documents and processing timelines. Therefore, applicants should check the correct visa or entry category before preparing the dossier.
What Documents Are Required for a Taiwan Visa Application?
Taiwan visa documents vary depending on visa type, travel purpose, personal status, employment, financial capacity, travel history and inviter or inviting organization in Taiwan if any.
For common categories such as tourism, family visit or short-term business, applicants generally need to prepare the following document groups:
Personal Documents
- Original passport valid for the intended Taiwan travel plan, generally at least 06 months remaining;
- Previous passports if they contain relevant visa or travel history;
- Taiwan visa application form using the current template;
- Photo meeting requirements, usually with a white background and suitable size according to requirements at the time of submission;
- Citizen ID card or corresponding identity document;
- Residence information confirmation or documents proving residence if required;
- Birth certificate, marriage certificate or relevant civil status documents if relationship proof is required;
- Documents proving lawful residence in Vietnam if the applicant is not a Vietnamese citizen.
Employment or Study Documents
Depending on the applicant’s status, documents may include:
- Employment contract;
- Employment confirmation letter;
- Leave approval letter or business trip assignment decision;
- Payslips, salary bank statements or income documents;
- Social insurance or health insurance documents if required;
- Business registration certificate, business documents or tax records if the applicant owns a business;
- Documents proving self-employment or income source if the applicant is self-employed;
- Student confirmation, student card or school leave confirmation if the applicant is a student;
- Retirement decision, pension card or pension documents if the applicant is retired;
- Documents related to religious organizations, special occupations or other income sources if applicable.
Financial and Asset Documents
Financial documents help demonstrate the applicant’s ability to cover the trip and financial situation. Depending on the case, documents may include:
- Bank statements;
- Savings book or balance confirmation if available;
- Property ownership documents if any;
- Vehicle registration, shares, stocks or other valuable assets if relevant;
- Income, business, rental income or other lawful income records;
- Financial documents of the sponsor if the trip is financially sponsored.
A fixed financial amount should not be stated as applicable to all applications, because financial proof requirements depend on visa type, travel purpose, stay duration, cost sponsor and the applicant’s actual situation.
Travel Documents
Depending on the purpose of the visa application, applicants may be required to prepare:
- The intended itinerary in Taiwan;
- Flight ticket information or the intended travel plan;
- Information on the intended place of stay;
- An invitation letter if the applicant travels for family visit, business, event attendance, or has an inviter in Taiwan;
- Documents proving the relationship with the inviter in case of a family visit;
- Documents proving the purpose of the trip;
- A plan to return to Vietnam after the trip.
Applicants should exercise caution when purchasing flight tickets or booking non-refundable services before obtaining
Taiwan Visa Consulting Service by Nhị Gia
Taiwan visa applications must be prepared with the correct visa category, entry purpose and required documents for each case. If the dossier lacks information, the itinerary is unclear, employment/financial documents are unsuitable or information is inconsistent, the review process may take longer or require supplementation.
With experience in outbound visas, Vietnam visas, work permits, temporary residence cards, entry approvals and legal dossiers for individuals and enterprises, Nhị Gia supports clients in preparing Taiwan visa applications based on each specific case.
Nhị Gia supports clients with:
- Advising on the suitable Taiwan visa category based on travel purpose;
- Reviewing personal, employment, financial, travel history and residence status documents;
- Guiding preparation of documents proving entry purpose;
- Guiding preparation of itinerary, accommodation information, invitation letter or family documents if needed;
- Checking information consistency across the dossier;
- Supporting completion of the visa application form based on information provided by the client;
- Guiding appointment booking, submission and result tracking;
- Advising on handling previously refused applications or additional document requests;
- Advising on translation, notarization/certification and consular legalization if the dossier involves foreign-issued documents;
- Supporting urgent, express or fast-track handling needs where applicable;
- Maintaining confidentiality of personal information and client dossiers.
For urgent, express or fast-track handling needs, Nhị Gia will review the visa type, dossier status, appointment availability, document requirements and current regulations to advise on a suitable handling option. The actual timeline depends on dossier completeness, additional requests if any and the processing progress of the competent authority at the relevant time.
Nhị Gia has recorded a high approval rate for eligible applications that are fully, truthfully and properly prepared in accordance with the entry purpose. However, visa results remain subject to the decision of the competent reviewing authority. Using a consulting service does not replace the authority’s decision, but it can help clients reduce errors, prepare clearer dossiers and be more proactive throughout the procedure.
Nhị Gia Support Process for Taiwan Visa Applications
The support process at Nhị Gia focuses on reviewing the dossier first, advising on a suitable approach and helping clients prepare information based on each specific case.
Step 1: Information Collection
Nhị Gia collects information about travel purpose, intended travel time, requested visa category, personal status, employment, finances, travel history and inviter or inviting organization in Taiwan if any.
Step 2: Visa Category and Dossier Direction Consultation
Nhị Gia advises on the suitable visa category, document groups to prepare and key points to note based on the client’s actual profile.
For urgent, express or fast-track handling needs, Nhị Gia will further check appointment availability, document completion capacity, translation/notarization requirements and current regulations to advise on a suitable option.
Step 3: Document Preparation Guidance and Dossier Completion
Nhị Gia guides clients in preparing documents, itinerary, invitation letters, supporting documents and related materials. The dossier is reviewed to reduce errors in information, entry purpose and document requirements.
Step 4: Submission Support and Result Tracking
Nhị Gia supports clients in carrying out submission steps through the suitable method, tracking results and handling additional requests from the receiving authority if any.
Step 5: Result Delivery and Visa Information Check
After the result is available, Nhị Gia delivers the passport according to the service agreement and guides clients in checking visa information if granted, including full name, passport number, visa category, number of entries, visa validity and duration of stay.
If you need to apply for a Taiwan visa for tourism, business, commercial activities, family visit, study, work or another suitable purpose, the suitable visa category, dossier conditions and travel plan should be reviewed before submission.
With experience handling various Taiwan visa application groups, Nhị Gia supports clients in preparing clear, purpose-consistent and case-appropriate dossiers. For urgent, express or fast-track handling needs, Nhị Gia will review the actual dossier status and advise on a suitable option.
Please contact Hotline 1900 6654 or email info@nhigia.vn for case-specific consultation from Nhị Gia’s specialists.
