Taiwan Study Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Taiwan Study visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must have a matte finish.
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must cover face 60 to 65 % of the frame.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Invitation Letter From University

  An invitation letter from university is a document that is issued by the institute for the student or the candidate who has been invited to the university for a certain reason.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must be provided with original confirmation of the applicant's admission.
  • It must be original and should be obtained on the letterhead specifying the traveller's purpose of visit.

  
  

  Without a proper proof of your purpose for acquiring the visa, like an invitation letter from the University, the visa application may not be accepted. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Educational Documents

  Educational documents are proof of the academic achievemments of the holder and other curriculum related documents. These include marksheets, leaving certificates, school/college bonafide certificate, etc.

  Educational documents are obligatory for certain visas. They must follow the given criteria

  • It must be original and in a good condition so that the information can be properly accessed.
  • It must be the highest qualification certificate provided as per the consular's requirement.

  
  

  Including some of the short term visas, without educational documents you will be granted a student visa or a work visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must be original and must be obtained for the last six months.
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Medical Form

  A medical form is a document obtained from the authorized medical organization stating if there are any health issues with the applicant.

  It should match with the given requirements

  • It must be genuine and should be issued from a government authorized medical centre.
  • It must be original and must be filled with all the correct details and must be verified by a certified doctor.

  
  

  If the medical form you filled contains any kind of wrong information, there are quite high stakes of your visa getting rejected. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Medical Reports

  Medical reports are the documents that convey the health condition of the candidate.

  The medical documents must be genuine and should match the criteria mentioned in the following

  • Medical Reports should be on hospital letterhead mentioning details of test on hospital letterhead.
  • It must be original and issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  If the medical reports do not approve of your health to travel, you may not be able to get the visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Degree Certificate

  A degree certiicate is a document which proves that the person is a graduate and is considered a professional in the field.

  Proof of qualification in the form of Degree Certificate is compulsory and it should be provided as per the following standards

  • It must be original and in a good condition so that the information can be properly accessed.
  • It must be original and issued from a legitimate educational organization.

  
  

  A degree certificate is a proof of profession if you are travelling for professional reasons. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Curriculum Vitae

  Documents stating your course of life such as your academic and professional experience, skills, awards, etc.

  It should match with the given requirements

  
  

  Mandatory documents for applying for a work visa.
• Approval From Ministry

  Document issued by the Ministry of Labour stating that you are permitted to take part in work activities in Thailand

  It must follow the required criteria

  
  

  Required for an employment visa to be eligible to work in the country
• Noc Letter From School/College

  A No Objection Certificate from the school is obtained from the school/college for the student who is travelling abroad for the school, could be for some sort of competition or a student conference.

  The NOC obtained from must meet the given standards

  • It must have a detailed introduction of the applicant.
  • It must be addressed to "to whomever it may concern".
  • It must be issued on the school's/college's letterhead.

  
  

  Without a NOC from the school/college, the student cannot travel alone by themselves.
• Student Id Card

  A student ID card is an identification proof given to the student of the particular institution which proves them to be the pupil of that institute.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must be issued from a known organisation.

  
  

  A student will not be granted the visa or entry to another country if the student ID is not presented. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From Organization

  An invitation letter from organization is a document that is issued by the company for the candidate who has been invited to the organization for a certain reason.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be obtained on the letterhead specifying the traveller's purpose of visit.

  
  

  Without a proper proof of your purpose for acquiring the visa, like an invitation letter from the Organization or company, the visa application may not be accepted. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Apartment Bookings

  Apartment Bookings are proof that you have a reserved place to stay at the location of the destination.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
  • It must specify the dates of stay.
  • It must be obtained on the provider's letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.

  
  

  If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Following is the general list of documents required for Evisa.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be soft copy and genuine.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Valid Visa Copies

  The valid visa copies are the copies of visas that are still applicable and in a different country from which you are now looking forward to applying for.

  There are several visa documents that are needed. It is essential that they match the given characteristics

  • If Currently holding one of the following valid visa issued by the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand, It must be provided as a resident card or visa that has expired less than 10 years prior to the date of arrival in Taiwan.
  • It must be verifiable and to be submitted at the time of new visa processing.

  
  

  The visa copies can help speed up your visa issuance process.