Employment-seeking visitor visa

A foreign professional who plans to engage in professional work in the State, and who needs an extensive period of time to seek employment, may apply to an overseas mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a six-month visitor visa, valid for three months, for multiple entry, to stay for up to a maximum period of six months in total.

Foreign nationals who meet one of the following criteria may apply for an employment-seeking visa at an overseas mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan): 1. Employment experience, with an average monthly salary or remuneration over the past six months equal to or greater than the amount published by the central competent authority, in accordance with the criteria for foreigners undertaking jobs specified under Subparagraphs 1 to 6 of Paragraph 1 of Article 46 of the Employment Services Act 2. Graduated within the past year from one of the world’s top 1,500 universities as listed by the R.O.C. Ministry of Education, and not yet employed 3. Deemed otherwise eligible by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following consultations with the central competent authority

A foreign professional who plans to engage in professional work in the State, and who needs an extensive period of time to seek employment, may apply to an overseas mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a six-month visitor visa, valid for three months, for multiple entry, to stay for up to a maximum period of six months in total.

4. Plan for seeking employment

If a review of the application raises no concerns, the R.O.C. overseas mission shall issue a multiple-entry visitor visa to the applicant that is valid for three months and allows for a stay in Taiwan of up to six months.

A foreign professional who obtains a visitor visa under the preceding paragraph may not reapply for a visitor visa under the same paragraph within three years starting from the date of expiry of the total term of their stay.

for a six-month visitor visa, valid for three months, for multiple entry, to stay for up to a maximum period of six months in total.

Passport (original & photocopy) Valid for 6 months with blank pages (excluding temporary & emergency passport)

Proof of average monthly salary or remuneration over the past six months (only for applicants with work experience) Certificate of highest education level attained and proof of employment

Proof of sufficient financial resources ( at least NT$100,000 or its equivalent ) Proof of health and full hospitalization insurance for the entire duration of stay in Taiwan (ROC) Certificate of good conduct Plan for seeking employment

Applicants can lodge their applications with the necessary documents and statutory fee at our overseas missions. Interview may be required when necessary.

Please access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ to fill out application form online and print it out.

for a six-month visitor visa, valid for three months, for multiple entry, to stay for up to a maximum period of six months in total.