But not if you have a valid US, Canada, Japan, UK, EU Schengen, Australia, or New Zealand visa! If you have one of these visas, you only need to apply for a Travel Authorization Certificate online a few days up to a month before your trip to Taiwan (the Travel Authorization Certificate is valid for one month only). Please make sure you input the correct details to avoid any inconveniences! Once approved, print out the certificate. Bring your US/Canada/Japan/UK/EU Schengen/Australia/New Zealand visa and your Travel Authorization Certificate as these will be needed when you check–in and when you enter Taiwan.
For those who don't have any of the mentioned visas, you need to apply for a visa to Taiwan (R.O.C visa). For employees, these are the requirements for a tourist visa to Taiwan:
- Visa Application form — fill out online. Read the FAQ for information about the application form. If you are applying through a travel agency, you will need the following information from your agency: name of travel agent, address, telephone number. Once completed, print out the form and sign.
- Two (2) pcs. of passport sized (1.5" x 2") colored photo, with white background — taken within the last 3 months
- Original passport — should be valid for at least 6 months
- Previous passports — to show previous travels
- Birth certificate issued by NSO — if you don't want to line up at your local NSO office you can request for one (or more copies) online (a bit more expensive)
- Marriage certificate issued by NSO (if applicable) — if you don't want to line up at your local NSO office you can request for one (or more copies) online (a bit more expensive)
- Certificate of employment — should indicate salary and length of stay in company
- Original personal bank certificate
- One photocopy of each of the above requirements
Visa FeeSingle entry Php 2100Multiple entry Php 4200* Because I am in Cebu and the consular office is in Manila, I chose to apply thru a travel agency, rather than fly to and from Manila. Service fee will vary from Php 3800 to Php 5000, depending on the agency.
Processing TimeRegular: 3 working days Expedited: 1 working day (additional fee on top of the visa fee)* It took about a week for the agency since it had to ship my application to its Manila branch and back.
Expedite Fee
Single entry Php 1050Multiple entry Php 2100
Filing TimeMonday to Friday 845AM to 1145AM
Releasing TimeMonday to Friday 145PM to 445PM
Contact detailsTaipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines41F Tower 1 RCBC Plaza6819 Ayala Avenue,Makati City 1200(02) 887 6688email: [email protected]
