Visa & Insurance

Visa

Foreign Student: Visiting Visa／Resident Visa

Before you come to Taiwan, you should apply for a Visitor Visa (exchange for 1 semester) or Resident Visa (exchange for 1 year) from the ROC (Taiwan) Overseas Mission in your residence country with the admission letter issued by UTaipei and other supporting documents. 
For visa application, please refer to Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign.

China Students: Entry & Exit Permit Taiwan ROC

If you are a Mainland China Passport holder, you will need to enter Taiwan with an Entry & Exit Permit (入臺證). According to regulation of National Immigration Agency (NIA),  UTaipei will help you with the application for the Entry Permit., and send it to the contact person.

Exchange students for 1 Year: Alien Residence Certificate (ARC)

Exchange students staying for one academic year are required to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).
Resident Visa holders must apply for the ARC within 30 days after entering Taiwan. The application fee is NT$1,000. Those who fail to apply within the required period may be subject to a fine of NT$2,000 to 10,000.
For more information, please refer to NIA - Student Online Application System

Visitor Visa Extension

Exchange students staying for one semester with a Visitor Visa may apply for a visa extension if their visa is not marked “No Extension.” Students are required to prepare a Certificate of Enrollment and other relevant documents and apply at the NIA.
For more information, please refer to NIA - Application Instructions for Visitor Visa Extension
For obtaining a Certificate of Enrollment, please refer to Enrollment Procedure.

Application for Resifency with a Visitor Visa

Exchange students originally admitted for one semester who wish to extend the exchange period to one academic year must first complete the internal extension procedures at UTaipei and apply for residency in accordance with the following regulations:

1. Exchange students who entered Taiwan with a Visitor Visa must first apply for a visa extension at the NIA.
2. After the internal review and approval process is completed, UTaipei will issue a new Admission Notification for the following semester at the end of the current semester, indicating that the student has been approved for a one-academic-year exchange program at UTaipei.
3. Students shall apply for residency at the NIA with the new Admission Notification and other required documents.

For more information, please refer to NIA - Guidelines for Residency Applications

Insurance and Health Examination

Medical Insurance

Exchange students must purchase medical insurance in their home country in advance,with the coverage period matching the exchange duration.
The insurance should cover emergency medical treatment and hopitalization for unexpected illness in taiwan,ensuring  protection against high medical expenses or sudden health risks.

Health Check

A health check must be completed in the home country. The short-Term study Health Check From ( C From)

National Heaith Insurance（NHI）

Exchange students staying in Taiwan for one academic year are required to enroll in the NHI after residing in Taiwan for 6 months.
For more information, please refer to the  Health Promotion Center of the Office of Student Affairs