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FS — Foreign Student Resident Visa – Degree Programs (外國學生居留簽證-學位生)
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FS — Foreign Student Resident Visa – Degree Programs (外國學生居留簽證-學位生)

Study PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Varies (Typically 1-4 years)

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Overview

Resident visa for full-time foreign students enrolled in PhD, Master's, Bachelor's, or senior high school programs at accredited Taiwanese institutions.

Taiwan's Student Resident Visa is the primary pathway for international students seeking to pursue long-term academic goals in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Established to support the nation's "Study in Taiwan" initiative, the visa facilitates the entry of global talent into Taiwan's higher education system, which is renowned for its strengths in technology, engineering, and Mandarin Chinese language studies. This visa is specifically designed for individuals who have been formally admitted to a full-time degree program at an accredited university or a long-term Mandarin program at a government-approved language center. It is the preferred choice for students planning to stay in Taiwan for more than six months, as it serves as the prerequisite for obtaining local residency status.

A defining characteristic of this visa is its role as a bridge to the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). Unlike short-term visitor visas, the Resident Visa allows students to establish legal residency, granting them access to the National Health Insurance system and the ability to apply for work permits for part-time employment. It provides a stable legal framework for the duration of the student's academic program.

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Post-Graduation Job Search Permit (畢業僑外生尋職居留)

Validity2 years
Processing1 month
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僑外生留臺工作評點制 — Post-Graduation Work Permit – Scoring System (僑外生評點制工作許可)
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僑外生留臺工作評點制 — Post-Graduation Work Permit – Scoring System (僑外生評點制工作許可)

Validity3 years
Processing7-10 days
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: High School

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Education

high_school or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Acceptance letter

Educational credentials

Health certificate

Application Process

1

Get institution acceptance: Receive acceptance from religious institution

2

Prepare study documents: Gather acceptance letter and educational credentials

3

Apply for visa: Submit religious study resident visa application

4

Institution confirmation: Institution verifies enrollment

5

Receive visa: Collect study visa

Application Forms

Religious Study Visa Application Form—

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