🇹🇼Taiwan Visa for Ecuadorian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visitor Visa - Employment

For foreign nationals who have obtained an approved work permit from Taiwan's Ministry of Labor and intend to take up employment in Taiwan.

Requires Approval Letter issued by Taiwan Ministry of Labor prior to visa application. Applicants typically convert to Resident Visa after arrival. Employers must obtain work permits before visa application.

Resident Visa - White Collar Worker

For skilled professional foreign workers taking up employment in Taiwan with an approved work permit, allowing residence for the duration of employment.

Resident visa validity 3 months; holder must apply for Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) within 30 days of arrival at NIA. Stay duration tied to ARC validity. Single-entry resident visa NT$2,200 / US$66; multiple-entry NT$4,400 / US$132. Domestic conversion from visitor visa incurs additional NT$800 handling fee.

Resident Visa - Full-time Academic Student

For foreign nationals admitted to a full-time degree program (secondary, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) at a recognized Taiwan educational institution.

Admission letter from a recognized Taiwan university or school required. Must apply for ARC within 30 days of arrival. Stay tied to ARC/enrollment validity.

Visitor Visa - Studying Chinese

For foreign nationals enrolled in Mandarin Chinese language courses at approved language centers in Taiwan.

Enrollment documentation from approved Mandarin language center required. Extensions available through NIA.

Digital Nomad Visitor Visa

For remote workers from visa-exempt countries who wish to live in Taiwan while working for a foreign employer or as a freelancer.

Only nationals of Taiwan visa-exempt countries are eligible. Age 30+: annual salary of at least USD 40,000 in last 2 years; age 20-29: at least USD 20,000. Alternative: hold a digital nomad visa from another country. Bank statements must show average monthly balance of at least USD 10,000 over 6 months. International health insurance covering full hospitalization required. Applications outside Taiwan submitted to ROC overseas missions; those already in Taiwan must apply at BOCA/MOFA at least 10 working days before current stay expires. Max stay and validity period not stated verbatim on official page.

Visitor Visa - Japanese Retirees (Age 55+)

A special long-stay visitor visa for Japanese nationals aged 55 and older who wish to spend retirement time in Taiwan.

Exclusive to Japanese nationals. Two options: 1-year multiple-entry visa (requires insurance valid at least 2 years) or 6-month multiple-entry visa (insurance valid 6 months to 2 years). Each stay is non-extendable and up to 180 days. Requires proof of financial assets of at least USD 50,000 plus pension documentation. Police clearance certificate required. Accompanying spouse has no age requirement.

Resident Visa - Investment

For foreign nationals making a qualifying investment in Taiwan who intend to reside in Taiwan to manage their investment.

Minimum investment of USD 200,000. Proof of investment issued by competent central government authority required. Visa validity 3 months; ARC must be applied for within 30 days of arrival. Processing: 8 working days for domestic applications.

Entrepreneur Visa (Startup Resident Visa)

For foreign nationals who establish or join a startup company in Taiwan and meet recognized entrepreneurial criteria.

Initial 2-year validity, extendable in 2-year increments. Renewal criteria: annual gross revenue NTD 3M+, OR average revenue over 3 years, OR operating expenses NTD 1M+/year, OR employment of 3+ full-time ROC nationals. Processing 30 working days initial; 22 working days for extensions. Apply via Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform.

Employment Gold Card

A combined open work permit, resident visa, Alien Resident Certificate, and re-entry permit for highly skilled foreign professionals in 11 designated fields.

Valid 1, 2, or 3 years (applicant's choice). Eligible fields: Architecture, Arts and Culture, Digital, Economy, Education, Finance, National Defense, Science and Technology, Law, Sports, Biotechnology/Environment. Fees vary: NT$3,700-NT$5,700 (most foreign passports); US passport holders abroad pay NT$7,605-NT$9,605. Process can exceed 60 business days. Open work authorization - work for any employer. Special tax incentives available. Apply at coa.immigration.gov.tw.

Working Holiday Visa

For young nationals of eligible countries to travel and work in Taiwan for up to one year, experiencing Taiwanese culture and supplementing travel funds through employment.

Eligible countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia. Israel suspended as of May 2025. Age limits vary by country (typically 18-30 or 18-35). Specific requirements per country available via individual country guideline documents on BOCA site.

Visitor Visa - Employment-Seeking

For qualified foreign professionals seeking employment opportunities in Taiwan, allowing them to job-search during their stay.

Eligibility: average monthly salary over past 6 months of at least NT$47,971; OR recent graduate (within 1 year) from a world top-1,500 university and currently unemployed; OR deemed eligible by MOFA. Requires financial proof of at least NT$100,000, health/hospitalization insurance, certificate of good conduct, and employment-seeking plan. Passport with 6+ months validity required.

Resident Visa - Foreign Spouse of ROC Citizen

For foreign nationals married to ROC citizens to reside in Taiwan for family reunification.

Two sub-categories: Foreign Spouses of ROC Citizens with Household Registration, and without Household Registration (also covers Hong Kong/Macau/mainland Chinese residents via separate rules). Marriage certificate and supporting documents required. ARC must be obtained within 30 days of arrival.

Resident Visa - Minors Joining Family

For foreign minors under age 18 joining parents or grandparents residing in Taiwan.

Requires proof of parent's or grandparent's legal residence in Taiwan. ARC must be obtained within 30 days of arrival.

Visitor Visa - Medical Treatment

For foreign nationals traveling to Taiwan to receive medical treatment for diseases on the designated 28 Disease Item List for Foreign Nationals at recognized Taiwan medical institutions.

Must provide diagnosis and treatment proposal from a Taiwan medical institution and proof of funds. Up to 2 accompanying family members (spouse or relatives within third degree) and 2 medical personnel from home country allowed. Urgent cases can be initiated directly by Taiwan medical institutions.

Visitor Visa - Volunteering

For foreign nationals participating in approved volunteer programs in Taiwan.

Volunteer program documentation and approval required. Single-entry fee US$50.

Visitor Visa - Conference and Exhibition

For foreign nationals attending international conferences, exhibitions, or trade shows held in Taiwan.

Invitation letter from conference or exhibition organizer required. Also available as eVisa for eligible nationalities attending international conferences.

Resident Visa - Official Duties / International Exchange

For foreign nationals serving in official capacities or participating in international exchange programs approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Official letters of approval from competent authority required. Gratis issuance for reciprocal agreement countries. Diplomatic and official passport holders may have separate exemption arrangements.

Visitor Visa - Visiting Relatives

For foreign nationals making a short-term visit to relatives residing in Taiwan (family reunion / visiting family).

Distinct from the resident visa for spouses/dependents - this is a short-stay visitor visa for visiting relatives. Requires proof of the relative's legal residence in Taiwan and relationship documents. Standard visitor visa fee applies (single-entry US$50; multiple-entry US$100 per BOCA's Standard Fees schedule). Stay duration, validity, and entries not stated verbatim on the official page.

Visitor Visa - Internship

For foreign nationals undertaking an approved internship in Taiwan.

Requires an approval/permit letter issued by a competent government agency (e.g. Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Economic Affairs, or Ministry of Health and Welfare). Standard visitor visa fee applies (single-entry US$50; multiple-entry US$100). Stay duration, validity, and entries not stated verbatim on the official page.

Visitor Visa - Religious Work

For foreign missionaries and religious professionals (pastors, priests, nuns, monks, imams) conducting religious activities in Taiwan.

Official page states visas for religious work shall in principle be single-entry. Requires supporting documentation from a recognized religious organization. Standard visitor visa fee applies (single-entry US$50). For longer stays a Resident Visa for Religious Work is issued separately. Stay duration and validity not stated verbatim on the official page.

Visitor Visa - Attending Training Courses

For foreign nationals attending training programs sponsored or approved by Taiwan government agencies.

For training programs run by government agencies such as the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Sports Administration, or Ministry of Education. Requires an official permit or approval letter from the competent agency; interview may be required. Standard visitor visa fee applies (single-entry US$50). Stay duration and validity not stated verbatim on the official page.

Visitor Visa - Foreign Exchange Students (under 6 months)

For foreign exchange students studying full-time in Taiwan for a period of less than six months.

For exchange stays of less than six months (longer study is handled by a Resident Visa). Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time exchange student; a school admission permit does not guarantee visa issuance. Standard visitor visa fee applies (single-entry US$50). Exact maximum stay in days not stated verbatim on the official page.

Resident Visa - Overseas Chinese Students

For overseas Chinese students assigned/admitted to educational institutions in Taiwan (universities, vocational schools, or high schools).

Separate category for overseas Chinese (huaqiao) students, distinct from the general foreign-student resident visa. Resident visa validity 3 months; holder must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) within 30 days of arrival, with stay tied to enrollment. Single-entry resident visa fee NT$2,200 / US$66; converting from a visitor visa inside Taiwan adds an NT$800 handling fee.