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drewteacher · Joined: 03 Oct 2005 Posts: 62

Do I need to get a 60 day visa at a Chinese embassy in a different country before I come to Taiwan, or can I get it when I land in Taiwan if I have an exit ticket? Thanks.

Ki · Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 475

Don't go to a Chinese embassy for your visa. It won't work in Taiwan. Different country = different visa. Taiwan itself doesn't usually have embassies. They are called cultural centres or something like that but the process is the same as at an embassy. Go to one of these places for a 60 day visa before you come. Otherwise you will only be given a 30 day landing visa which may or may not prove difficult if you want to go the whole ARC route.

BigWally · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:22 pm Post subject:

there have been a TON of posts about visas in the past few months, do a search and you will come up with tons of answers...

i also put a link to TECO which is the equivelant of a Taiwanese Embassy here in Canada, they can answer many of your visa related questions

blateson · Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 144

If a guy wanted to get a 60 day visa, is there a fee? That website says $55. Also, can the visa be applied for and issued on the same day, or how long does it normally take? How fast is rush service?

I am US citizen, flying into Taiwan from Vietnam with a one-way ticket. I guess if I can't get a 60 visa here in HCMC, I'll just have to take whatever they give me at the Taipei airport. Unfortunately my flight is day after tomorrow, and it's a weekend.

Ki · Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 475

The fee sounds about right. I think it is double if you wanted a multiple entry visa too. They do have same day service for an extra charge. They have only be open on Sat morning though negating this option for you. One of the requirements for the visa is that you have an ongoing ticket out of Taiwan. So this might be a big hurdle for you. You also need proof of funds though they are reluctant to tell you how much funds you need.

Remember to say on the form that you are coming here for the purpose of tourism.

Girl Scout · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 525 Location: Inbetween worlds

When you land in TW they will give a 14 day landing visa. These visas cannot be transfered into a work visa. You will have to leave the counrty and get a new visa. I have a preference for getting visas in HK. You can get a new 60 day tourist visa in under 24 hours.

You need to do some research and plan ahead next time. Big Wally has recently posted updated information on this type of information. Check it out.

Do not overstay your landing permit. They will not give a new visa.

BigWally · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:04 am Post subject:

If you're a US citizen the process is much trickier. My one friend's gf is from the US and she said it took a few weeks to get her Visitors Visa. The application process was much more in depth also, aka more paperwork to fill out.

For Canadians the $55 fee is right on, and the processing usually takes about 3 business days. My gf & I dropped off our forms at the TECO in Ottawa on a Thursday and she picked them up on the Monday.

Just make sure you have all the required documents and you should have no problems.

PS - This is my first post from Taiwan Surprised

. Finally here, jetlagged, but enjoying the cheap beers already! Laughing

Dr_Zoidberg · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:00 pm Post subject:

Welcome to Taiwan, BigWally.

mick_luna · Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 115 Location: toronto

so you didn't opt for the multiple entry visa? that isn't necessary?

As to the air ticket stipulation, I guess one could get a one way ticket that had another stop on it after taiwan, although i imagine that would probably be just as or more expensive than a return.

did you hook up with any cheap accomodation there, or have something lined up already? how did you cover that on the visa application? they said i need a hotel registration, but i don't have a credit card. trying to find an address i can give them.

i'm also trying to find out if i should bring a folding bike, or if used commuter bikes are reasonably priced there. Perhaps most manufactured goods are quite cheap there?

Aristotle · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1388 Location: Taiwan

There is no such animal, country or nation of Taiwan...
It is just the name of the main island under occupation.
Taiwan is currently occupied by a Chinese government of criminals in exile. They installed themselves after being chased out of the Chinese mainland because of their corrupt, racist and moronic system of neo imperialistic government.

Taiwan is an occupied territory of the ROC or Republic of Criminals. It is not China however through sheer cowardly ignorance the ROC on Taiwan still continues to claim to be the government of China, Tibet and Mongolia.
Get a Multiple Entry Visa for business purposes.

If you are seeking a job in public schools you must apply through one of the ROC specified job placement agencies like IACC. Be advised, IACC is known for assisting criminals, find jobs as teachers through a system of kickbacks and corruption that the ROC Ministry of Education requires as a prerequisite for teaching in Taiwan's public schools.

Good luck!
A.

Pop Fly · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 429