Procedures for Applying to Study Mandarin in Taiwan

1. Choose a School

Many schools and universities welcome international applicants. Based on their personal interest and courses offered, applicants can choose among a wide range of schools. You can get more schools’ information from this handbook, or the following websites:
‧ Study in Taiwan: http://www.studyintaiwan.org/
‧ Mandarin Chinese Studies in Taiwan (pdf file)

2. Complete The Application

Applicants must submit the following documents when applying for a school:

Documents
  •  Application for enrollment (the format of which is to be determined by each individual school)
  • A photocopy of the graduation certificate from the highest foreign educational institution completed (in Mandarin Chinese or English translation)
  • An English translation of the transcript of the student’s entire course work at that institution
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A health certificate (including an HIV test)
  •  A study plan in Mandarin Chinese or English

3. Obtain a Visa

Visitor visas and resident visas are issued to students depending on the length of their study.
Students admitted to a Mandarin Studies program will need to apply for a vistor/resident visa. 

Qualifications
  • Have received formal letter of admission
  • Foreign nationals who hold foreign or travel documents
  • Passports and documents valid for more than six months
ApplicationRequirements
  • One completed application form
  • A confirmed incoming and outgoing roundtrip air ticket
  • One passport photo
  • Documents verifying the purpose of the visit
  • Other relevant documents

The Visitor Visa Application Form can be downloaded from the following website:
‧ Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affiairs

4. Entry & Exit

The following documents are needed for visa issuance.

Enter 
  • A completed visitor visa application form
  • A valid visitor visa
  • A passport valid for at least six months
  • A confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for his/her departure.
Exit 
  • Students are required to show their passports and Alien Resident Certificates to the Customs authorities.
  • Students should depart before their visa’s expiration date.

 
Re-Enter
  • Students are required to show their passports and Alien Resident Certificates to Customs authorities.
  • Students are required to apply for a re-entry permit from the authorities before they leave Taiwan and show it to the Customs officials when they re-enter.