FAQ
Common questions.
What do I need for the Taiwan student visa?
The official page asks for: admission letter from the university, diploma and transcripts, authenticated, proof of financial support, health certificate from the last 3 months and passport valid more than 6 months, as well as the money to live on.
How much money do I need for the Taiwan student visa?
Proof of money from you or close family, such as bank statements or remittance records. Taiwan sets no single figure; each mission sets its own. For example, the office in the Philippines asks for at least PHP 240,000, for a year's tuition plus 6 months of living costs.
Can I work while I study in Taiwan?
A work permit is needed before any job, on or off campus. Up to 20 hours a week in term, with no limit in winter and summer breaks. Language students need a one-year language course record first.
Can I stay in Taiwan after I graduate?
Graduates can extend their ARC by 1 year and once more if needed, up to 2 years. Those with an associate degree or higher can work in this time without a work permit.
Can I get a Taiwan student visa for a language course?
Yes.
How long can I stay on the Taiwan student visa?
The length of stay is shown on the ARC. The official pages set no fixed length for degree students. Yes. Apply to the National Immigration Agency within the 3 months before the residence period ends.
How much does the Taiwan student visa cost?
The ARC costs NTD 1,000 for each year of validity. The resident visa fee is listed by each Taiwan mission abroad.
Who can apply for the Taiwan student visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. Foreign nationals admitted as full-time students at a university or college in Taiwan.
Can I bring my family?
A spouse and children under 18 who already live in Taiwan with the student can extend with them after graduation.
How do I apply?
At a Taiwan (ROC) embassy or mission abroad, after filling in the online form. People who entered on a visitor visa marked FS can apply for residence in Taiwan. The National Immigration Agency decides residence applications in 10 working days.
Sources
- Taiwan: Resident visa for study and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (boca.gov.tw)
- Taiwan: how to apply (visawebapp.boca.gov.tw)
- Taiwan: Resident visa for study and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (law.moj.gov.tw)
- Taiwan: Resident visa for study and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (law.moj.gov.tw)
- Taiwan: Resident visa for study and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (law.moj.gov.tw)
- Taiwan: Resident visa for study and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (immigration.gov.tw)
- Taiwan: Resident visa for study and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (roc-taiwan.org)
- Taiwan: Taipei Mission in Sweden: student work permits (roc-taiwan.org)
- Taiwan: Study in Taiwan (Ministry of Education) (studyintaiwan.org)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.