- Proof of funds (USD) 8000 none
- Application fee (USD) 70 66
- Fees updated
- Post study options updated
corrected the ordinary study residence APRC treatment Source
Tuition
$2k–10k
per year
Work during study
20 hrs/week
vacations: Unlimited
Post-study work
12 months
Proof of funds
—
per year
Path to staying
- Study12 months, renewable
- Post-study workup to 12 months
- Permanent residencyafter 5 years
- Citizenshippossible
Overview
- Country
- Taiwan
- Visa name
- Resident Visa for Study
- Local name
- 居留簽證（就學）
- Status
- Active
- Duration
- 12 months
- Max duration
- 12 months
- Renewable
- Yes
Resident visa for foreign students admitted to full-time doctoral, master's, bachelor's or senior-high-school programs at schools authorized to enroll foreign students. The visa is an entry document; students who enter on it must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) within 30 days. The ARC validity follows the enrollment evidence and is generally limited to one year at a time.
Tuition and costs
- Tuition policy
- Subsidized
- Tuition range
- $1,500 – $10,000/year
- Funds type
- Bank statement
- Scholarships
- Available
Tuition is set by each institution and program; there is no single national rate for foreign students. Official university schedules show substantial variation by field and degree level. Scholarships may provide tuition support, but eligibility and amounts depend on the scheme and institution.
Work rights during study
- Work allowed
- Yes
- Term hours
- 20 hrs/week
- Vacation hours
- Unlimited
- Permission
- Separate permit
International students need a Ministry of Labor work permit to take part-time employment. After formal enrollment, degree students may apply; students studying Chinese must first study for six months. Work is limited to 20 hours a week except during winter and summer vacations. The permit is issued for at most one year at a time.
Post-study work options
| Program | Type | Duration | Min degree | Work | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-graduation job-seeking residence extension | Job seeker | 12 mo–24 mo | Bachelors | No | Yes |
Fees and costs
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Visa Fee | Application | $66 | One time |
| Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) | Registration | $31 | Per year |
Dependents and family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Restriction
- Spouse and minor children may apply for dependent resident visa.
- Spouse work
- Limited
- Conditions
- Dependent ARC holders may apply for a work permit through the Ministry of Labor.
Long-term pathway
- Post-study visa
- Available
- Work permit
- Possible
- Permanent residency
- After 5 years
- Citizenship
- Possible
How to apply
- Method
- Online, in person, in country
- Interview
- Not required
- Official site
- www.boca.gov.tw
- Health insurance
- Included
Notes and caveats
Must apply for an ARC within 30 days after arrival on a resident visa. Students may be eligible to change to a student resident visa while in Taiwan in qualifying circumstances. Ordinary study residence is excluded from the standard five-year permanent-residence calculation. Graduates may seek a one-year job-seeking residence extension, renewable once. Taiwan's Employment Gold Card is a separate skilled-professional route, not a student-graduation benefit. How to apply: Online form followed by in-person submission to a Taiwan overseas mission; eligible applicants already in Taiwan may apply to change visa purpose.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source