Frequently Asked Questions 101: Taiwan Tourist Visa for Filipinos

1. Do I need a visa to go to Taiwan?

In general, Filipinos are required to have a visa when visiting Taiwan unless, you haven't worked to Taiwan as a blue-collar worker and your passport currently holds valid visas or permanent resident cards of U.S.A., Canada, Japan, U.K., EU Schengen, Australia and New Zealand. Then you will only need to register for approval at https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/nia_southeast . You are only allowed to stay maximum up to thirty (30) days.

For those who fail to show valid visas or permanent resident cards of the above-mentioned countries, ENTRY TO TAIWAN IS PROHIBITED.

2. What are the requirements?

1. An online Visa Application Form please access (https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw to fill up the Form and print them out)
2. Two (2) passport size photos 1.5”x2” with white background (taken within 

the last three (3) months)

3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO
5. Marriage Contract (if applicable) issued by NSO
6. Certificate of Employment 
7. Financial statements of the applicant (Bank Book or Bank Statements)
8. Traveling on BUSINESS, you must also submit:

• Certificate of Business Name Registration and SEC Registration（If owner of the company）
• Invitation Letter from Taiwan company / organization in Chinese letterhead that outlines clearly purpose of your visit and duration of your stay 
• Request letter from applicant’s company 
• Certificate of Employment  

    9. Other Supporting Documents if required.

3. What should I submit regarding Bank documents?

You can submit Bank Certificate or Bank Statements. Your passbook also serves as a bank statement.

4. How much should I have in my Bank account?

The embassy does not tell specifically how much is the amount required. You need to show to the embassy that you have an adequate amount of funds to finance your travel. To increase the chance of your approval, one should have at least P 20,000.

5.  Fees and processing days?

Processing Time : 3 Working days 

Filing Time : Monday to Friday 8:45AM to 11:45 AM

Releasing Time : Monday to Friday 1: 45PM to 4:45PM 

NOTE: THE EMBASSY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE REASON FOR THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY VISA APPLICATION

6. Where to submit?

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines

RCBC Tower, 41^st floor, Tower 1 across People Support Building and Makati Medical Center.

7. How long can I stay?

For single-entry visa, you are only allowed to stay in Taiwan for up to fourteen (14) days valid three (3) months from the issued date. Example, you received your visa September 1, 2015, you can visit Taiwan anytime from September 1 until November 30, 2015. If you decided to go on November 25, you must leave Taiwan before November 30 since your visa has already expired.

8. What are the other things I should keep in mind?

·    When filling out your application, answer all the requirements truthfully. When it is not applicable, please put N/A and don't leave it blank.

·    All documents to be submitted should be Original and with 1 photocopy

·    The applicant will be scheduled for an interview （if required）

Leave a comment below in case you have questions but I can only share my personal experiences when I applied my visa last September 2014. To know more about Taiwan visa, please visit their website HERE.