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Information on Republic of China Resident Visas
Date Posted: 2009-11-30Location: ,
●Eligible Persons
Foreign nationals, who hold ordinary passports or other legal travel documents, who intend to stay in the Republic of China for more than six months for the purpose of joining family, pursuing studies, accepting employment, making investments, doing missionary work, or engaging in other permissible activities.
●Requirements
1.A passport valid for at least six months;
2.A duly completed application form with two 2x2 inch color photos taken within from the last six months.
3.Supporting documents or official letters of approval from a competent authority of the ROC; and
4.Other relevant documents.
5.Health Certificate if applicable
●Visa Validity
A Resident Visa is valid for three months.
●Duration of stay Resident Visa holders are required to apply for the Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of the National Immigration Agency within 15 days starting from the next day of their arrival. They may stay in the ROC as long as the Alien Resident Certificate remains valid.
●Fee
1.NT$ 2,200(US$ 66)for single entry; NT$4,400(US$132 )for multiple entry.
2.The Visa application fee is NT$4,323(US$131) for US citizens.
3.An additional handling charge of NT＄800 shall apply to applications made in the ROC by visitor visa holders applying for change or replacement of visitor visa or resident visa.
4.For foreign nationals from the countries with which the ROC has entered into reciprocal agreements, the Resident Visa is issued gratis.
●Remarks
If foreign nationals who have entered the ROC with Visitor Visas are subsequently legally employed in the ROC, they may make the necessary change from their Visitor Visa into a Resident Visa in this country directly.
The above regulations do not apply to blue collar workers or those who enter the ROC via the visa exemption program or landing visa.
