National Taiwan University Overseas Chinese and Mainland Chinese Students Advising Division , Office of Student Affairs, NTU Visa/Residence Permit Application

Visa/Residence Permit Application

Document Checklist

	Overseas Chinese Students	Students from Hong Kong and Macau	Students of Chinese descent from Hong Kong or Macau with foreign nationality (Translated by ChatGPT)
Before Arrival in Taiwan	Residence Visa	Entry Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents(Entry Permit)	Residence Visa
Before Arrival in Taiwan	Residence Visa	Must apply a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction for Hong Kong/Certificate of Criminal Record (Conduct Certificate) for Macau.
After Arrival in Taiwan	Alien Resident Certificate(ARC)	Entry and Exit Permit Taiwan Republic of China	Alien Resident Certificate(ARC)

*Students from Hong Kong and Macau: Those who hold permanent residency in Hong Kong and do not possess a British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport or a passport issued outside of Hong Kong; those who hold permanent residency in Macau and do not possess a travel document other than a Macau passport, or who hold a Portuguese passport that was obtained in Macau before the end of Portuguese administration.
*Students of Chinese descent from Hong Kong or Macau with foreign nationality: Residents of Hong Kong or Macau who hold a foreign passport.

Before Arrival in Taiwan
1. Residence Visa（Overseas Chinese Students, Hong Kong and Macau residents holding foreign nationality）：

Location of Application	Please go to the office to apply in person.
Applicable Status	Overseas Chinese Hong Kong and Macau residents holding foreign nationality
Required Documents (Please provide clear electronic copies)	Original and photocopy of Permanent Resident Identity Card Original and photocopy of Passport (valid for at least 6 months upon entry) Proof of Enrollment Documents - Photocopy of documents for the first semester of the 113th academic year (University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students Admission Notification / NTU Overseas High School Recommendation Admission Notification)
Required Documents- Other Required Documents	Visa application form Passport-sized photo with white background Original and photocopy of medical examination report within the past 3 months Original and photocopy of the highest academic degree documents (including diploma and transcript, subject to verification) Photocopy of financial proof: the latest monthly statement showing a balance of at least NT$100,000 or equivalent currency. If it is from a parental account, please attach a copy of the student’s birth certificate.
Notes	Application Details： Admission By University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students：https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-338-187-975ac-1.html Admission By NTU Overseas High School Recommendation：https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-338-189-05364-1.html

2. Entry Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents（Entry Permit）（Students from Hong Kong and Macau）：

Location	Please access the online application system for foreigners. https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/overseas-honk-macao/
Applicable Status	For holders of Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region passports or British National (Overseas) passports
Required documents: Please provide clear electronic copies.	Permanent Resident Identity Card (front and back) Passport - valid for at least 3 months Recent passport-sized photo with white background taken within the last 2 years Valid Home Return Permit (for individuals born in Mainland China; must not be expired) Proof of Enrollment Documents - Photocopy of documents for the first semester of the 113th academic year (University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students Admission Notification / NTU Overseas High School Recommendation Admission Notification)
Fee	There is an application fee of NT$600, and you can make the payment online using a credit card.
Note	Application Details： https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5385/7244/7250/7296/%E5%81%9C%E7%95%99/30159/"

3. Application for Police Criminal Record Certificate（Conduct Certificate）-Students from Hong Kong and Macau, Students of Chinese descent from Hong Kong or Macau with foreign nationality

Certificate of No Criminal Conviction for Hong Kong.	https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_tc/11_useful_info/cert_no_crime.html
Letter of Recommendation to apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction	1. Processing Hours (no appointment needed) Date: Every business day Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Room 4907, 49th Floor, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai 2. Required Documents for "Certificate of No Criminal Conviction" Copy of Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students Admission Notification / NTU Overseas High School Recommendation Admission Notification) 3. Collection Process for "Certificate of No Criminal Conviction Recommendation Letter": Immediate collection
Appointment to apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction	To make an appointment online, please visit the Hong Kong Police Force website at: https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_tc/11_useful_info/cert_no_crime.html Follow the instructions to schedule an appointment at Police Headquarters.
Fees	The application fee is HKD 250 per person. Please make sure to retain the receipt for the "Certificate of No Criminal Conviction" application.

Certificate of Criminal Record (Conduct Certificate) for Macau.	https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/services/ps-1068/ps-1068a/
How to apply for a Conduct Certificate	Counter Service: To apply at the service counter, please first obtain a queue number. Refer to the Identity and Passport Service website for details on how to make an appointment. Self-service Kiosk: No queue number is needed to apply via the self- service kiosks. Online Service:https://www.dsi.gov.mo/webservice_c.jsp
Application process and required documents	Application by the Applicant: Macao SAR Resident Identity Card Application by Immediate Relatives (Parents, Adult Children) or Spouse as a proxy: Copy of the applicant's Macao SAR Resident Identity Card, original identification document of the agent; Proof of relationship between the applicant and proxy.
Fees	Regular Application: MOP 50 Express Application: MOP 150
Date for Certificate collection	Regular Application: 5 working days Express Application: 2 working days
Note	It must be verified by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office/Macau Office. Verification appointment webpage.

After Arrival in Taiwan

1. Alien Resident Certificate (A.R.C) - Overseas Chinese Students, Students of Chinese descent from Hong Kong or Macau with foreign nationality

(1)Apply online：https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry

(2)Apply within 30 days after entering Taiwan.

(3)Before the A.R.C. expires, you must apply for an extension at the National Immigration Agency within 3 months prior to the expiration date.

Applicants	Passport photo (2 inches)	Certification of Enrollment	Passport	Residence visa	Proof of residence	Overseas Student Distribution Notice	Document Validity
First-time entrants (accepted but not registered)	V		V	V	V	V	Validity only until the end of the year, additional documentation is required after obtaining Certification of Enrollment
First-time entrants (accepted and registered)	V	V	V	V	V	V	1-year validity
Notes		Self-download online： EPO system	The validity period must be more than 6 months		If staying in the university dormitory, please contact the individual dormitory counselor for an accommodation certificate. Contact information	University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students Admission Notification / NTU Overseas High School Recommendation Admission Notification

2. Entry and Exit Permit Taiwan Republic of China(R.O.C)

(1)Apply online：https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry

(2)Hong Kong and Macau students who come to Taiwan to study can apply online for the Taiwan Area Resident Certificate for Entry and Exit during the valid stay period after completing the registration at the school.

(3)Be sure to apply for an extension of the residence permit within 30 days before the expiration date.

(4)Conduct Certificate: Upload the police receipt to the National Immigration Agency website.The
validity period is 3 months.
(5)If you have not applied for a Conduct Certificate before entering Taiwan, you can apply in Taiwan:

Applicants	Passport Photo (2 inches)	Proof of Permanent Residency	Certification of Enrollment	Passport	Overseas Student Distribution Notice	Certificate of Health Examination	Entry Permit	Conduct Certificate	Identification Confirmation Letter	Document Validity
First-time entrants	V	V	V	V	V	V	V	V	V	Undergraduate: 3 years, Graduate: 1 year
Notes	A frontal, hatless, half-body photo taken within the last 2 years		Valid for at least 3 months		Valid for 3 months		Valid for 3 months	Valid for 3 months

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