Important Information

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Taiwan, China Visas for Singapore Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   A visa is not required for stays not exceeding 30 days. The traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid a least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of a confirmed onward/return flight
   • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay
   • Hold a Visa for the next destination, if required
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

   For stays exceeding 30 days a visa is required and must be obtained prior to arrival. Please refer to the VisaCentral application pack for further details.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport, plus one copy of the passport particulars page. The passport must:

   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

3. Photographs

   Two identical passport-sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 45mm by 35 mm
   • 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 eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should be glued to the designated section of the visa application form (in the absence of a designated area, affix to the top right or top left corner).

4. Visa Application Form

   • Be completed online at: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw 

5. Letter of Introduction

   If employed, a letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Be addressed to the Embassy
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the date of commencing employment
   • Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • State the applicant's expected return to work date
   • Indicate who will be financial responsible for the applicant on the trip
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or their HR department

6. Proof of Financial Means

   • A copy of the applicant's last three bank statements

7. VisaCentral - Order Confirmation

   Please provide the VisaCentral Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.

8. Additional Visa Options

   India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos passport holders who hold a valid visa (including a permanent resident visa) from the U.S.A., U.K., signatory countries of the Schengen Agreement, Canada, Japan, Australia or New Zealand, are eligible to apply for an “Authorisation Certificate” at www.immigration.gov.tw, which allows them to stay in the country without a visa for up to 30 days.
   
   Requirements:

   • Check-in with a downloaded copy of the above mentioned “Authorization Certificate”
   • Passport must be valid for more than 6 months
   • Onward & return ticket
   • No criminal record
   • Maximum stay of 30 days

9. Personal Information Questionnaire

   Due to the recent coronavirus concerns the Embassy requires you to submit a health questionnaire with your visa application. Please complete and sign the questionnaire found in this pack.

10. Medical Certificate

    Please provide a signed medical certificate issued by a hospital.