Do you need a visa to visit Taiwan and what are the procedures?

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Read the article below to grasp the detailed visa application process for Taiwan!

* For independent travel:

- You need to submit all required documents as requested by the Taiwanese authorities. Details are as follows:

+ Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

+ Visa application form: Complete online at visawebapp.boca.gov.tw, print on A4 paper, and attach a photo.

+ Two passport photos sized 4x6cm taken within the last 6 months, with a white background, no hats, and no colored glasses.

+ Employment documents: Employment contract, pay slips, leave request form, etc.

+ Financial proof: Minimum savings of 100 million Vietnamese dong or 5,000 USD, with a deposit term of at least 3 months, no requirement regarding the duration from account opening to application submission.

+ Detailed trip information: Round-trip flight booking confirmation, hotel reservation confirmation, detailed itinerary in Taiwan.

+ Other documents: Household registration book, temporary residence book, original ID card.

Note: Translation of documents is not mandatory; Vietnamese, English, or Chinese can be used.

- Visa application submission locations: Economic and Cultural Office of Taipei in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

- Visa fees (USD only):

+ Regular consular fee is 50 USD, processing time is 5 working days

+ Expedited visa fee is 75 USD, processing time is 3 working days

+ Visa validity: 90 days, maximum stay of 14 days

* For tour package travel: Use a 3-month Quan Hong visa, single entry, maximum stay of 30 days.

* If you are a Vietnamese citizen with permanent residency cards, residence permits, or valid visas issued within the last 10 years from the US, Canada, UK, EU, Schengen, South Korea, you can apply for a Taiwan Evisa, visa-free for 30 days. Not applicable to work visas, Quan Hong visas, or those who have previously worked in Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential documents required for a Taiwan visa application?

To apply for a Taiwan visa, you need a valid passport, a completed visa application form, recent passport photos, employment documents, financial proof, trip information, and your household registration book.

How much is the visa fee for applying to visit Taiwan?

The regular consular visa fee is 50 USD, while the expedited visa fee is 75 USD. The processing time for a regular visa is 5 working days, and for expedited, it is 3 working days.

Can Vietnamese citizens apply for a visa-free entry to Taiwan?

Yes, Vietnamese citizens with permanent residency cards or valid visas from certain countries can apply for a Taiwan Evisa, allowing visa-free entry for 30 days, excluding work-related visas.

What specific financial proof is needed when applying for a Taiwan visa?

You must provide financial proof demonstrating a minimum savings of 100 million Vietnamese dong or 5,000 USD, with the funds held for at least three months prior to the application submission.