Get a Taiwan, China Visa

Business Travel Requirements for a Taiwan, China Visa for Indian Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   A visa exemption for a stay of up to 14 days is possible with an Entry Permit Authorization.  You must obtain the Entry Permit prior to travel.

   To qualify for the Entry Permit Authorization, you must:.

   • Hold a valid visa or permanent residency issued by a Schengen member state, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK or the USA
   • Not have held a Taiwanese "FL" or "X" entry visa or resident card
   • Hold a passport valid for at least six months with at least one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of onward and return flights

   In addition to the Entry Permit Authorization, while traveling for less than 14 days you must:

   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
   • Confirm with your airline prior to your travel date that boarding will be permitted without a visa

   For more information on the Entry Permit Authorization process, please visit: https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/nia_southeast/

   If you do not qualify for the Entry Permit Authorization or will be staying longer than 14 days, please refer to the requirements below.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid six months beyond entry date
   • Be issued as a full validity passport 
   • Not be damaged in any way

3. Copy of Passport

   A copy of the first and the last information page of the applicant's passport

4. Photographs

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

5. Business Cover Letter

   You must provide an original Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Indian employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Indian postal address in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

   Note that most embassies require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.

   In addition your Business Cover Letter must:
   • Be addressed to "The Visa Officer, Taipei Economic and Culture Center, Chennai"
   • Include duration of visit
   • Indicate who will pay for the expenses during the period of travel
   • Be signed by the authorized signatory with name, designation, and contact number
   • Be stamped with company stamp

6. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the applicant's host. This letter must:

   • Be on company's letterhead
   • Be addressed to "The Visa Office, Taipei Economic and Culture Center, Chennai" 
   • Include the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of visit
   • Be signed by the authorized signatory with name, designation, and contact details
   • Mention details of the contact person in Taiwan

7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel.
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation

8. Proof of Financial Means

   The company in India must provide proof of financial means. This must be provided as:

   • The company's original bank statements of the last three months with bank stamp and signature
   • Copy of the Indian company's Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last year
   • Proof of transaction (if applicable) such as remittance receipts, business correspondence between trading parties, letter of credit, etc.

   Additionally, the applicants must provide proof of financial means. This must be provided as:

   • Applicant's original personal bank statements of the last three months with bank stamp and signature
   • Copy of income tax returns (ITR) or form 16 for the last year

9. Certificate of Incorporation

   This must be provided as a photocopy of the Certificate of Incorporation (Company Registration) of the Indian company.

10. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed application form which must be completed online at https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw

11. CIBTvisas Order Form

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.