Resident Visa for Study (Degree Programs)
Taiwan
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1-3 years (renewable)
$69
7-15 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you study for a degree (bachelor's, master's, or PhD) in Taiwan. You must be enrolled full-time at a recognized Taiwan university. When you arrive, the visa converts to an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)—your official ID while you study. You can work part-time, and you can stay 1-3 years if you renew your ARC each year. Taiwan actively recruits international students. The program has been improved recently to make it easier to work after graduation. No restrictions on academic fields of study.
Key Benefits
- Work part-time: 20 hours/week during school; 40 hours/week on breaks
- Work after graduation: stay 1-2 extra years to find job
- Healthcare: national health insurance covers doctors, hospitals, medicine, dental, Chinese medicine
- Bring family: spouse and children can get residency
- Travel freely: get re-entry permits to leave and return
- Full student access: university services, clubs, scholarships
- Open bank account and use financial services
- Permanent residency path after 5 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must graduate from high school with above-average grades
- Must have acceptance from full-time degree program at recognized Taiwan university
- Must speak English or Chinese or program language
- Must have sufficient money to study and live
- Must have no serious criminal record
- Must have valid health certificate from Taiwan hospital
- Cannot have had Taiwan visa rejected in past 6 months
- Cannot apply for part-time study only
- Cannot have previous university suspension without re-entry approval
- Cannot have Taiwan entry ban from overstay or serious crime
Financial Requirement
Show 6 months of bank statements covering tuition and 6 months living expenses. No official minimum amount set; typical range $8,000-$12,000 depending on university and city. Money can be yours or from family members.
Documents
- Online application formSigned and printed from BOCA website
- Valid passport6+ months validity before expiration
- Two passport photosColor, white background, taken within 6 months
- Health certificateFrom official Taiwan hospital within 3 months
- University acceptance letterShowing program name, start/end dates, enrollment status
- Education diploma and transcriptsFrom highest school or university completed
- Bank statements6 months showing your or family member's money
- Language proficiency proofOnly if university requires it
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.