I. Regulated by Immigration Law and Regulations Governing Alien Visits, Residence and Permanent Residence.
II. Application Authorities:
Foreign Affairs Division of Taipei/Kaohsiung Municipal Police Department; Foreign Affairs Division of County/City Police Bureau, Taiwan Province; Administration Division of Kinmen/Lienchiang County Police Bureau, Fukien Province.
III. Required Documents:
1. An application form.
2. The original and one photocopy of the passport, including the resident visa. The original will be returned after verification.
3. The following documents, as appropriate:
(1) Employees or investors: The original and one photocopy of the official letter of approval issued by the competent authority, and the employment certificate. The original will be returned after verification.
(2) Students: The original and one photocopy of the student card or the enrollment certificate issued by a university or college accredited by the Ministry of Education.
(3) Missionaries: The original and one photocopy of an official letter of approval from the religious institution.
(4) Dependents: Relationship documents, such as a birth certificate, a marriage certificate, a transcript of household registration, an Alien Resident Certificate, etc.
IV. Processing Period:
Application will be processed while-you-wait.
V. Application Fee:
One Year: NT$1.000
Two Year: NT$2,000
Three Year: NT$3,000
Overseas Chinese Student: NT$500
VI. Application Management:
Directly managed at the counter.
VII. Application Way:
Application shall be filed in person or entrusted to a representative.
VIII. Form: foreDocument
Multiple-purpose Application Form for Foreign Residents
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