Three ways to apply for a Taiwan visa after the regulation tightens e-visa for Vietnamese visitors

Vietnamese visitors can currently still apply for one of three types of visas to enter Taiwan: electronic, ordinary and Guan Hong.

Currently, Vietnamese visitors cannot use Korean and Japanese visas to apply for e-visas to enter Taiwan. However, according to information from the Taiwan Tourism Promotion Bureau in Vietnam, Vietnamese visitors can still apply for 3 types of visas: electronic (e-visa), ordinary (submit application at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam) and Guan Hong.

Three ways to apply for Taiwan visa after tightening regulations on evisa for Vietnamese visitors — **Night market in Taiwan.** Photo: Dinh Gia Bao

Electronic Visa

Vietnamese visitors applying for a Taiwan entry permit through the online review system must meet the following requirements:

1. Basic conditions (must be fully met):

- Passport is still valid for more than 6 months (time calculated from the time the guest enters Taiwan, not from the time of online registration).

- Never been to Taiwan to work.

- Must have a return train or plane ticket or ticket to the next destination outside of Taiwan.

- Never had a record of violating laws or regulations in Taiwan.

2. Special conditions (only one of the following documents is required):

- Vietnamese citizens with a permanent residence card, residence card or visa that is still valid (including electronic visa) or has expired within the last 10 years from the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Schengen area.

- If you register with an Australian or New Zealand e-visa, this visa must be valid.

- Have a residence card issued by Taiwan within the past 10 years and have not violated the law. However, this preferential condition does not apply to people with a visa with the symbol FL (work visa), X (other visa), P (Quan Hong visa) or a residence card for workers. If Vietnamese customers have previously applied for a regular visa (visa attached to the passport), they can use this visa to apply for an e-visa next time.

The e-visa approval process takes about 10 minutes and is free. If approved, the Taiwan e-visa is valid for 3 months. Visitors can enter Taiwan up to 6 times a year, with a maximum stay of 14 days. If the application form is filled out incorrectly, they can reapply immediately. People with visas to the above countries but the visa has stamps such as: void, canceled, canceled without prejudice are not eligible.

Visas are only valid for holders of official passports. Other temporary, emergency or unofficial passports such as travel documents are not applicable. Holders of work permits are also not applicable.

Ordinary visa

Prepare the required documents on the website of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), no other documents are required, and submit them to TECO Vietnam.

- Original passport and a copy valid for more than six months. The original passport must have the signature of the owner.

- Fill in all information on the visa application form, attach two 4x6 white background photos taken within the last three months, and sign this form.

- Proof of occupation, including labor contract, health insurance, social insurance (copy, original attached for comparison), leave application with manager's signature and company seal. If you are a company director, only the company's business registration certificate is required (original will be returned after comparison).

- Financial proof (savings book).

- Book round-trip air tickets (no need to issue tickets, just need to print out the booking confirmation on the website)

- Hotel booking (bookings that do not require payment will still be confirmed)

- Taiwan travel itinerary.

Application review time 3-5 working days, visa fee 50 USD.

Visa Quan Hong

This is a free electronic visa for customers who purchase tours from companies on the list designated by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Vietnamese citizens only need to submit their passport and portrait photo, no proof of finances and employment required, no interview required when applying for this type of visa.

According to vnexpress.net

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