※Generally, a visa can be issued within five working days if all the requirements are met. However, the processing times may vary depending on the status of the application. Visa applicants may need to submit additional documents upon request. Therefore, applicants are reminded to apply for their visas well in advance of the anticipated travel date.
※Please print all the documents on A4-size papers. Please do not staple any document.
※Office Hours for Submission:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. 13:30 – 16:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
If your status of Taiwan ARC is “Working(應聘)”,please submit the following documents.
Sightseeing
1.Visa Application Form
2.One photo; stick it on the application form(2in x 1.4in, taken in the last 6 months, face the camera directly without wearing a hat and must use a plain white background)
3.Passport(valid for at least 6 months ; the original and 1 copy )
4.Copy of Taiwan entry stamp(the most recent)
5.Alien Resident Certificate(the original and 1 copy of both sides)
6.Re-entry permit to Taiwan
7.Bank Account Book(updated in the last 1 month ; the original and 1 copy of the pages which show the holder’s name and the last balance)
8.Itinerary in Japan
9.Round-trip flight ticket booking
Company outing
1.The above 1 to 9(Sightseeing)
2.The document issued by your company(Please indicate purpose of visit, length of stay, description of the cost burden and put your company’s and the representative’s seals)
3.List of package tour participants(Please put your company’s and the representative’s seals)
4.Copy of your company registration
Business
1.The above 1 to 9(Sightseeing)
2.Order of duty from your company
3.Letter of reason for invitation from Japan
Visiting relatives
1.The above 1 to 9(Sightseeing)
2. Certificate of Residence(the original from your relatives in Japan; issued within 3 months)
※Japanese: 在日親族(日本国籍・外国籍共に)の住民票原本(発行後3カ月以内のもの)
3.Letter of reason for invitation from Japan
Visiting acquaintance
1.The above 1 to 9(Sightseeing)
2.Certificate of Residence(the original from your relatives in Japan; issued within 3 months)
※Japanese: 在日知人(日本国籍・外国籍共に)の住民票原本(発行後3カ月以内のもの)
3.Letter of reason for invitation from Japan