Once you have been offered a place as a new international student in NTUST - in a degree or in an exchange program - , you have to work on the following steps:
Step 1. You have to confirm the offer by submitting your reply through the online NTUST application system
Step 2. NTUST will send you an official letter of acceptance, which is required for document authentication and visa application.
Step 3. A health certificate from an accredited hospital/ medical institution in your country has to be uploaded to the NTUST application system. The health exam must be taken no more than three months before your arrival at NTUST.
Step 4. Your documents have to be authenticated at an Embassy or Mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in your country. Documents that must be authenticated include the following:
■ One original verified document of the highest degree diploma (English version)
■ One original verified document of highest degree transcript (English version)
■ One authenticated financial statement (please refer to the information given by the Office of Academic Affairs.)
For details, please refer to the information given by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For detailed document regulations, please refer to the information given by the Office of Academic Affairs.
Step 5. You have to apply for a Visitor Visa or Resident Visa at the Embassy or Mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in your country. Students admitted to a degree program need to apply for a resident visa, exchange students who will stay in Taiwan for less than 6 months have to apply for a visitor visa. Please contact the Embassy or Mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in your country to find information regarding visa application procedures.
Visa Application for Students from Designated Countries
Q: What countries are listed as “Designated countries” by BOCA in Taiwan?
A: Below is the list of designated countries.
Afghanistan |
Cameroon |
Nepal |
Senegal |
Algeria |
Gambia |
Niger |
Somalia |
Bangladesh |
Ghana |
Nigeria |
Sri Lanka |
Bhutan |
Iraq |
Pakistan |
Syria |
* Nepali could apply visa only in Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India.
* Nigerian could apply visa only in Taipei Trade Office in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
* Ghanaian could apply visa only in Taipei Trade Office in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Q: What kind of required documents you need to prepare for applying visa?
A:
For detailed information, please refer to https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-166-283-c4da3-2.html.
The guidance of applying visa:
Documents are: (1) Financial support (2) Health certificate (3) Admission permit (4) Transcript (5) Highest education diploma (6) Passport identification page. After the documents are authenticated, please scan and send the documents to OIA staff.
If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Denise Huang (Email: denisehuang@mail.ntust.edu.tw).