Taiwan · Study

Taiwan Full-time degree or school student residence

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Taiwan?

The official source states: “Full-time degree or other qualifying school study lasting more than six months.” (boca.gov.tw, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “The student must obtain the Alien Resident Certificate after entry; a qualifying Taiwan graduate may then use the current post-graduation work or employment routes.” (boca.gov.tw, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: “The applicable health certificate or health evidence must be provided under the resident-visa rules.” (boca.gov.tw, read 2026-07-27.)

10 facts quoted from the official source

Full-time degree or other qualifying school study lasting more than six months.

Route type: Study
Can bring: —
Requirements: 3

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Admission or enrolment at an education institutionAdmission by an educational institution approved to enrol the relevant foreign student is required.

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

Passport or travel documentA passport valid for at least 6 months is required.
Health insuranceThe applicable health certificate or health evidence must be provided under the resident-visa rules.

Also stated by the source

Arc Application Within DaysThe student must obtain the Alien Resident Certificate after entry; a qualifying Taiwan graduate may then use the current post-graduation work or employment routes.via foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw
Passport Validity Months MinA passport valid for at least 6 months is required.
Work rights during studyEmployment requires the applicable student work permission.via ezworktaiwan.wda.gov.tw
Long-term residence or conversion pathThe student must obtain the Alien Resident Certificate after entry; a qualifying Taiwan graduate may then use the current post-graduation work or employment routes.via foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw

Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity

2 proven from the official source.

Duration and validityA resident visa is the long-stay route for an intended stay longer than six months.
Intended Stay More Than MonthsA resident visa is the long-stay route for an intended stay longer than six months.

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Taiwan?

The official source states: Full-time degree or other qualifying school study lasting more than six months.

02What does this route lead to?

The official source states: The student must obtain the Alien Resident Certificate after entry; a qualifying Taiwan graduate may then use the current post-graduation work or employment routes.

03Do I need health insurance?

The official source states: The applicable health certificate or health evidence must be provided under the resident-visa rules.

Every answer is quoted from the official boca.gov.tw page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source boca.gov.twLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Taiwan government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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