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newinSeoul



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:30 pm    Post subject: Visa information Reply with quote
What is the difference between a landing visa and a tourist visa. Can I get either of these at the airport upon arrival in Taiwan? As a Canadian, how long can I get a tourist or landing visa for?

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Visa information Reply with quote
newinSeoul wrote:
What is the difference between a landing visa and a tourist visa. Can I get either of these at the airport upon arrival in Taiwan? As a Canadian, how long can I get a tourist or landing visa for?


A landing visa is, as the name suggests, given to you when you land in Taiwan. The tourist visa must be applied for in advance outside of Taiwan. The landing visa is good for two weeks and is non-extendible. That means you have to leave Taiwan, no if ands or buts. A tourist visa allows you to stay longer, and it is possible to get one that allows up to two extensions.

If you are coming to Taiwan to look for work, you have to get a 60 day extendible tourist visa. Apply for it at one of the TECO offices. If you are close enough to go to a TECO office then you can expect the visa in a few days. You can get same-day service, but it costs more. You will need to show them an itinerary from a travel agent, and something from your bank to prove you have at least a couple thousand dollars.
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Aristotle



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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If you are coming to Taiwan to look for work, you have to get a 60 day extendible tourist visa. Apply for it at one of the TECO offices. If you are close enough to go to a TECO office then you can expect the visa in a few days. You can get same-day service, but it costs more. You will need to show them an itinerary from a travel agent, and something from your bank to prove you have at least a couple thousand dollars.


The easiest way to get a multiple entry visa is to claim business ass your reason for applying.
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Like a Rolling Stone



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aristotle wrote:

The easiest way to get a multiple entry visa is to claim business ass


Claim business ass! Surprised Smile Very Happy Laughing Wink
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wix



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:22 am    Post subject: Re: Visa information Reply with quote
Dr_Zoidberg wrote:
A landing visa is, as the name suggests, given to you when you land in Taiwan. The tourist visa must be applied for in advance outside of Taiwan. The landing visa is good for two weeks and is non-extendible. That means you have to leave Taiwan, no if ands or buts. A tourist visa allows you to stay longer, and it is possible to get one that allows up to two extensions.


Most of what Dr Zoidberg has written is correct, but the "landing visa" is valid for thirty days and for most nationalities it is issued free on arrival. You don't actually have to apply. Just walk through immigration and your passport will be stamped "permitted to stay in Taiwan for 30 days."

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People from the following countries can enter Taiwan for 30 days without a visa. This visa-free entry applies to citizens of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands , New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. and U.S.A. However, you will not be able to extend your stay in Taiwan if you use this visa-free entry method.


See http://www.boca.gov.tw/english/index.htm for more info about visas.
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newinSeoul



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the information.

Dr. Zoidberg: what kind of travel itinerary from a travel agent do I have to show them? Do I need to show them a return ticket as well?

For how long can I extend a multiple entry visitor visa?
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twinkletoes



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't recommend a 30-day landing visa. You'll have to do a visa run in another 30 days, and the HK office is getting notoriously strict.

You want to minimize the number of times you have to renew your visa. Every time you renew is a new chance for them to tell you "no". Get the tourist visa, multiple re-entry if possible.

There is no certainty about whether or not they will give you anything. Some people get lucky, some do not.

You need a return ticket. You want to minimize your chances of being rejected. You might be able to arrange things so that you can get your money back for the ticket, but you do need to show them one.

I have heard a few stories about people sailing through immigration, but far more stories about people getting unneccessary grief. Be smart.
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dangerousapple



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Hong Kong office has always been strict. They were strict 10 years ago, too. They get streams of people coming in every day to renew their 60-day visitor visa, and have heard every explanation imaginable. Last year I actually had visa problems (for the first time ever) due to a secretary at my school forgetting to file a paper. I had to do a visa run, but took with me the paper from the labor bureau authorizing my employment. The clerk in Hong Kong was polite, friendly, and got my visa cleared up in a matter of minutes, while the foreigners to either side of me got yelled at. I actually had someone chase after me as I was walking away, wanting to know how I got through it so easily.

If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about.
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Aristotle



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Aristotle wrote:

The easiest way to get a multiple entry visa is to claim business ass


Most Taiwanese bussinesses and business people are asses on their best days!
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