How to Apply for First Time Taiwan Tourist Visa in the Philippines


Hello travel bugs! I can see that a lot of visitors are checking my first-time China Visa application page lately so I thought giving you tips on your first time Taiwan Visa would be cool, too.

Yes, I will be flying off to Taipei for my birthday this year and, thank God, I just got my visa yesterday (I applied ahead of my parents since they coursed it through the travel agency).


So, yes, you don’t have to personally apply for your Taiwan visa, but for the sake of experiencing it myself, I decided to personally apply for mine. 🙂

The documents needed in applying for a Taiwan Visa is easier than China’s. For first timers like me, here are the documents that I have submitted:

  • A completed and printed out Visa Application Form
  • Two (2) passport size photos 1.5”x2” with white background. One is glued on the form and the other is in zip lock, stapled on the form.
  • Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
  • Birth Certificate issued by NSO and a photocopy of it
  • Financial statements of the applicant (Bank Book or Bank Statements)

Since I’m a freelance marketing practitioner and I can’t produce a Certificate of Employment, I submitted below documents as well:

  • latest ITR
  • Bank certificate with at least 100k-150k balance declared
  • confirmed airline tickets
  • confirmed hotel bookings

Basically you just have to provide all the necessary documents that can say that you are financially capable of your travel in Taiwan. After securing all the documents, head on to the Taiwan Embassy (41F, Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati). Filing time is at 8:45am – 11:45am. They process pretty fast so you don’t have to worry. I came in around 11am and I was able to submit my documents in 30mins tops.

Regular processing time is 3 working days. If you want it processed immediately, you can pay an additional Php1,050.00 1WD expedite for single entry visa and Php2,100.00 1WD expedite for multiple entry visa. Here are the visa fees for Filipino passport holders, depending on number of entries:

  • Single-entry Visa: Php. 2,100.00
  • Multiple-entry Visa: Php. 4,200.00

Payment is upon submission of application. Releasing time of the visa is 1:45pm to 4:45pm. You will use the receipt when claiming your visa, to which the claiming date is indicated on it as well.

I came in around 2pm to claim my visa. I would suggest to come in as early as you can for claiming. Although Taiwan Embassy processes their releasing relatively fast, it pays to be early. Anyway, so here’s mine. 🙂

For updated information visit the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines.


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142 responses to “How to Apply for First Time Taiwan Tourist Visa in the Philippines”

  1. abegaillvillacruz Avatar

    Thanks for the info! Will use this as my reference in the future. Sana makarating na ko sa ibang bansa soon. 🙂

    1. fe Avatar
      fe

      kailangan ba talaga confirm ticket and hotel?

    2. Riza Avatar
      Riza

      What if myron kang spoonsor tpos wla kng bank account?

    3. Josette M. Arobo Avatar

      Maam,last july5 , 2017 mayron na akong roundtrip teckit to taiwan .ksi before ako nag book nag teckit i ask kung ok na wlang visa to vesite in taiwan pagdating ko nang immigration hold ako .kailan pa magstart ang free Visa sa taiwan ? Example kung mayroon akong invitation later.from my former employer.mka ang roundtrip ticket and passport ok na ba yon?

  2. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Yehey!! I finally found an updated blog regarding this hahaha Most of the blogs were from 2012 to 2013 pa 🙂 I would just like to confirm, visitor visa validity is now 3 months right? Thank you!!

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hello Sarah! Yup same as mine, 3 months

      1. Sarah Avatar
        Sarah

        Thank you for all the helpful info! 🙂

  3. Mapet Avatar
    Mapet

    Hi. Thank you for the very detailed information. I am scheduled to submit requirements to travel agency. I coursed porcessing visa application thru them. We are booked to travel as a family on December 18. My question would be, My mom and dad are travelling with me and I will be financially supporting their trip. They are 77 years old already but we travel yearly for the last 7yrs. What could be their requirements for the application. NSO sent me negative result for their birth certificate since they were born 1938 and those born this year were not listed already at NSO. how old are your parents? What are their requirements?Thank you

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      My parents processed their own visas through a travel agent, they’re both in their 50s, while I processed my visa personally. If you guys travel yearly, I think there wouldn’t be a problem since I’d assume you’d have numerous stamps on you and your parents’ passports. My parents travel more than I do so they were in a better position to have a visa than I do. So the immigration officer suggested for me to apply mine together with my parents. I was just stubborn to do it my way. hehe. As regards to the birth certificate, I would recommend for you to request a certified true copy from NSO. I believe they do that in case your parents’ are still not in their database.

      1. Mapet Avatar
        Mapet

        Hi. Thank you so much for the very prompt reply. Hopefully we do not encounter any issues on the visa issuance 🙂 Thanks again!

  4. Mapet Avatar
    Mapet

    Thanks so much for the prompt reply 🙂

  5. Kat C. Avatar

    Hi, did you photocopy the requirements or there’s no need? Thanks! 🙂

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hello, I always bring the original and a photocopied version of all my documents when applying visa.

  6. trich Avatar

    Nag apply ako ng tourist visa last wed. Mga documens na pinasa ko ay passport,picture,nso birth,coe,letter of permission to leave from employer,bank cert , OR/CR of my car and motorbike,confirmed hotel booking cert, itenerary receipt,and id sa work pati letter from my german bf na kasama ko sya sa pagpunta ng taiwan.

    Im worried kasi binalik sa akin ang ibang documents. Kinuha lang ay passport,nso,picture,bank cert ,letter from my bf,id at letter of permission to leave from my employer. Makakasama kaya yung pagbalik ng documents saken lalo na yung coe binalik saken. Thank you

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar
      1. trich Avatar

        Makasama kaya yung pagbalik nya saken ng ibang documents?
        Thanks

        1. CouchWasabi Avatar

          Hi Trich, all submitted documents will not be given back, AFAIK.

          1. trich Avatar

            Thanks God may visa na ako.
            Thank you.

          2. CouchWasabi Avatar

            Yay enjoy your trip!

          3. trich Avatar

            Thank you! 🙂

      2. angie Avatar
        angie

        hello trich my bf is german too and we plan to go in taiwan this month too i read your blog how for all the requirements needed thankyou its make me help

  7. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley

    Hello po… Ok lang po ba magpasa ng requiremnts na wlang bank srmtatement? Ang documents na meron po ako ay coe, nso passport, roundtrip ticket ay itr?

  8. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley

    Hi po… Ask lang po ako. Ok lang po ba kahit walang bank statement? Meron po ako coe, itr, nso, passport, picture, roundtrip ticket? Kelangan po ba personal ang pagfile po? Im from bacolod po kasi…. Thank u

  9. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley

    Hi mam ung sa bank book ok lng po ba na 30k lng po? Tas other requmnts ko po ay nso picture passport coe itr. Compny id roundtrip ticket?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hello, better if 100k dear. But you can try. And if company sponsored usually they have a travel agent who can do that para group kayo magapply.

    2. mikuchin Avatar

      30k is fine as long as you have a stable job in the country. When I applied for an AUS visa, I only have less than 25k declared in my bank certificate yet I was given 3 mos stay with an option to extend.

  10. Cristin Francisco Avatar

    Hi quick question. Freelancer din ako but I dont have ITR. I just started this month. Pwede pa ung 2015 ITR ko?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hello, I think pwede 2015 🙂

      1. Debbs Avatar
        Debbs

        Sa 2017 pa naman pwedeng iapply ang 2016 na itr annual so 2015 talaga

        1. CouchWasabi Avatar

          if early 2017, you have to use 2015. pero if 2nd qtr 2017 onwards, use 2016 na.

  11. khiks munoz Avatar
    khiks munoz

    Hi,

    Ask ko sana if possible magapply without confirmed airfare pa… got a week of this 2nd week of may iniisip ko mag taiwan “if” makakakuha ng visa pero gusto ko muna masecure sana visa before bookig a flight… nakapag sk at japan na ko and most s.e . Asian coyntries sa tingin nyo po ok lang kahit wala pa kong ticket? Thanks

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hello, AFAIK requirement yung airfare and even confirmed hotel booking.

  12. Flordeliza M. De Jesus Avatar
    Flordeliza M. De Jesus

    Hi, Can I go by myself to the TECO office and personally apply for a visa for the whole family?

  13. Elizabeth flores Avatar
    Elizabeth flores

    Hi, i have confirmed booking ticket.. Pero sa hotel wla eh.. Ok lang kaya un? And wala din ako COE kasi im not employed.. Nag oonline selling lang ako, may ITR ba ung ganun?? Panu po kukuwa?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hello kailangan din yung hotel AFAIK. For self employed they also file ITR. Not sure how tho.

      1. Elizabeth flores Avatar
        Elizabeth flores

        Paano ka nkakuwa ng ITR sis? At saan?

      2. Debbs Avatar
        Debbs

        If u are paying taxes u have itrs if you are nit u need to file at your nearest bir office register your online business and pay taxes

  14. Roselie Loking Avatar
    Roselie Loking

    This is very imformative.thank you.

  15. len Avatar
    len

    hello po..same requirements din po ba ako..if magvisit aq ng taiwan with my baby..father nia po ung taiwanese at di pa kme kasal..

  16. NicYu Avatar
    NicYu

    Hey, everyone! Just want to ask if you know of any travel agency (preferably in QC) that assists/processes Taiwan Visa application? Your help is much appreciated. Thank you in advance!

  17. Genesis Domasing Avatar
    Genesis Domasing

    Hello! Just 2 simple-complicated question about bank certificate or bank accounts. Im not sure kung ano mga yan pero ang masasabi kung bank account or certificate na mapprovide ko is yung atm-debit bdo account ko from my current employer and ofcourse every cut off wala natitira sa account na yun as a balance kasi pinag aaral ko kapatid ko at the rest allowance ko na. So need bang may specific amount na laman yun before mag request sa bank ng certificate para ma approve visa? Is bank certificate is a proof na may pera ka while travelling o just a record na nagkakaroon ka ng pera dito ever since na nagging employee ka ng employer mo? Kasi gf ko is nasa Taiwan at sya mag hhandle ng expenses ko doon. Mine is just this visa and plane ticket. Hoping the best answers asap bcos I really miss my girlfriend kaya gusto ko sya pasyalan. Thanks.

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Yes ideally 100k Ave daily balance

    2. Hong Mae Rin Avatar
      Hong Mae Rin

      less than 100k is ok just as long as you deposit money into your account regularly, not just one big deposit. just prove your strong economic ties with the philippines and you’ll be fine. i had less than 30k in my account but i got approved for a Taiwan visa. anyway right now there is a Taiwan evisa application where you dont need to pass any requirements but you have to use a credit card for payment instead

  18. Ching Avatar
    Ching

    Hi! Ask ko lng po kasi yung bf ko po nagbbyhe po ng tricycle.,, pero lht ng requirmnts mero n po cia .,, coe lang po wala .,, ano po pde nm ipresent kng walng coe? Thanks po

  19. Shi Avatar
    Shi

    Hi i would like to ask poh is it possible for me to get visa since im a student n dont have source of income but have enough money in my bank acct more dan 200k.. I havent book flight ticket yet not even d hotel its because i wanna make it sure dan i get visa first before booking..ur reply will be helpful .. N is it ok if i dont have ay sponsor..ill just brng my certificate from d school n my school id my bnk certifctae my or/cr ..thank u

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hello, you might need to check your reason for travel and make sure to provide enough proof that you are capable of funding the travel.

      1. shi Avatar
        shi

        Got my visa today so happy
        I was really nervous waiting my number to be called.. but then i was lucky cos got a visa..
        In my case i just passed my certificate from d school
        My hotel itenerary with my plane ticket as well as my daily itenerary..
        My school id n bank certificate which is more dan 220k ..
        N even present my or/cr my house title. Byt they return it..
        N dey asked me if im still student i said yes.
        Because im a culinary student n its stated in my certificate dat im currently enrolled since july but its a 1 year program..
        Anyway thank god got my visa i’ll be flying on aug 31..
        Ooops ung nauna skin was visa denied dont know y but hes gf was so curioused y he got denied hes british but hes using phil. Passport..

  20. pachuchi Avatar
    pachuchi

    hello po,ok lang po ba mag process na ng tourist visa sa teco one month before ng sched.ng punta ng taiwan.

  21. Jam Avatar
    Jam

    Hi, mag ttravel kame with my mother in law, my baby and with my husband. I was worried about the requirement visa of my husband i think he can only provide a bank cert kasi katukatulong lang siyang mag manage ng family bussiness nila. My second question is it okay na share kame on one bank statment account containing an amount of 150k only?

      1. Eluzabeth Banaga Avatar
        Eluzabeth Banaga

        pwede po ba kmi share na din ng anakko sa aking bank cert amounting to 1.1M kesa huligan ko pa ung bank account nya , pwede share na lang kmi , d nmn sya employed

        1. CouchWasabi Avatar

          I believe pwede. Just attach a letter that you will fund the trip.

  22. insanelee Avatar

    Hi! Would like to ask whether pwede bang ibang tao ang magsubmit ng application requirements for me? Or do I need to personally apply? Kasi in my case when I traveled to Korea, yung friend ko ang nagsubmit ng requirements for me before. Thank you.

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Pwede for Taiwan also 🙂

  23. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    hello po ask lang ako what docs needed if bf ko po mag sponsor sa travel ko dun.anong docs e submit ko po? at ano po docs need nya e send sakin? tourist lang din sya papunta dun which is mauna sya follow nlng ako. hes british.thank you po

    1. shi Avatar
      shi

      According to jeron travel agencies knina.. svi nila skin just need an invitation letter from ur bf n a photcopy of hes passport poh.. letter from him n xa ung guarantor/sponsor mo n xa ksma mo mgtravel s taiwan

  24. Kai Avatar
    Kai

    Hi. Am scheduled to travel for Taiwan last week of Sept to celebrate my daughter’s 12th bday. I was hoping to get exemption for 5 of us in the family (me, hubby and 3 kids). While I have current multiple visa in Japan and have traveled extensively before, visas of my other family members in exempt countries were only single entries (australia, japan, korea). Is that still valid? Can i apply online for my kids too? Thanks!

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hi Kai, your travel profile looks OK naman. You can apply for your family members and submit the needed docs at the Taiwan Cultural Office

    2. Hong Mae Rin Avatar
      Hong Mae Rin

      just apply for a Travel Certificate online and print it out, no need to go to TECO.. because you already have visas issued by Japan, Australia and Korea

  25. Loredonne Avatar
    Loredonne

    Kung wala po ako permission to travel sa employer ko may possibility ba na di ma grant visa ko? Thanks!

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Ndi kelangan ng permission to travel

  26. Moon Avatar

    Hi, thanks for this post. I’m from Cebu and planning to submit the requirements on getting Taiwan Visa to TECO through carrier (LBC, etc). Any idea how will I pay the visa fee on this case? Appreciate your response on this. Thanks po!

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Pls call TECO directly so you can get the answers from them first hand.

  27. Jong Avatar
    Jong

    Hi madame! Ask ko lang po if possible po ba na mag apply kami ng taiwan visa kaka-deny lang namin sa korea this sept 8. I am so nervous baka kasi maapektuhan ung denied visa namin. Thanks po.

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Yes you may apply. Wala naman effect from each other.

  28. JONG Avatar
    JONG

    Thank you so much. Hoping this time ma-approve kami. Traumatic ung sa Korean Embassy namin talaga.

  29. JONG Avatar
    JONG

    Need na rin po ba na magpa-book ng hotel and flight? Do they usually check the airline tickets and vouchers of the hotel?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hi Jong, please check the official website and confirm with the requirements listed there.

  30. Lhy amaba Avatar
    Lhy amaba

    Ask k lng po,anu bng problema if nadenied ka nung unang apply to get a visa from Taiwan!ang bank account ko is only 30k.kc lhat ng gastos k sa sa Asawa k pgdting sa Taiwan.tnx.

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Dapat nasa 100k yung bank account

    2. Hong Mae Rin Avatar
      Hong Mae Rin

      i got approved with only less than 30k in my account. i think it would help if you can prove that you have strong ties to the Philippines (they look at your job and the company you work for)

  31. Lhy amaba Avatar
    Lhy amaba

    Ok lng po ung 30k na.na bank account ko.nadenied kc ako nung una.pero kumpleto nman aq ng requirements. Kc lhat ng financial k sa Taiwan na gagamitin Ko ay sa Asawa Ko.anung dapat kng Gwin pra mbigyan na po aq ng visa.tnx Po!!!!

  32. Lhy amaba Avatar
    Lhy amaba

    Gnun Po ba,dapat 100k. Tlga hnd pwed khit 30k.lng kc Asawa k nman lhat ang gagastos hnd Po ba consider yun tnx ulit sa reply!!!

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Pwede naman na Pakita mo siya yung sponsor via invitation letter from your sponsor

  33. Lhy amaba Avatar
    Lhy amaba

    Morning Po,pinakita k lhat ng document pati letter invitation ng Asawa Ko.

  34. Lhy amaba Avatar
    Lhy amaba

    Morning Po!meron na Po akong pinalitan letter Po.

  35. Dera Avatar
    Dera

    Mam ask ko lng pano kung nag apply ako ng toursit visa sa taiwan this sept then nafile ko na sya sa Teco then after 3 days na nkapgfile n ko ng tourist is tumwag ageny ko for taiwan din n ppaalisin n daw ako.hndi ko winithdraw docs ko sa teco kc un ang advice skin ng staff sa agency since nfile ko na nga.then after waitng for the result,nadenied sya. Then bukas nmn vivishan ako ng agency d ba mkkaaffect yon sa working visa ko?kc kkdenied ko lng nitong sept 15.i need you help mam or sa mga taong nakaexp.na ng gntong case tulad skn. Sobrang kinakabhan ako kc ang tagal ko na nag antay for almost 1 year pra makaalis lng..kya lng nmn ako sna mgtour dhil may nag invite skin na boss ng fiance ko.since this is a good opportunity kya grinab ko d ko alam mgi2ng complicated lhat dhl ngkasabay nga.i need sugestions,advice po..maraming salamat

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      As far as I know kapag na deny ka you need 6months bago mag reapply ulit

  36. Ken Cruzado Avatar

    Anong agency po ung gnmit ng parents mo? May tickets na kami for taiwan sa june 2017 but d pa namn alam pano magka visa. Pwede thru agency nalang ba? 🙂 may agency dn ba na pwede mag arrange ng tours doon?:)

    1. Hong Mae Rin Avatar
      Hong Mae Rin

      just apply for an Evisa, it’s available na for the Philippines. but you need a credit card for payment. 1632 NTD plus 32 NTD for service fee.

      1. rez Avatar
        rez

        after applying Evisa, they if ask pa po ba to send supporting documents?

  37. Deedee Avatar
    Deedee

    do I have to have a leave of permission from my employer?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      no you dont. but the embassy will be calling them about your application.

  38. Neth Avatar

    Hello is it possible to apply without the ITR? I have enough funds naman in mu account but the problem i was once a freelancer and i am just employed last month so wala pa akong itr na mapapakita. Do you think that is possible? Thank you in advanve big help ito

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      I think bank documents will suffice.

    2. Hong Mae Rin Avatar
      Hong Mae Rin

      just apply for an Evisa. Visit the TECO website for details

  39. igitchimitae Avatar
    igitchimitae

    can we apply for the e-visa if for example we have a Korean Visa but it has expired na but less than 10 years pa naman.

    1. Hong Mae Rin Avatar
      Hong Mae Rin

      just apply for a Travel Authorization Certificate. no need for visa. basta within 10 years ung visa

  40. ralph anthony enriquez Avatar
    ralph anthony enriquez

    hello couch. ask ko lang paano po if i don’t have coe itr and bank . pero my sister is the actual sponsor for my travel. kasama ko siya along with her family and lahat sila may japan visa kaya visa free entry sila at mabilis nkakuha thru online lang. ok lang ba na siya ang gamitin kong reason to travel at gamitin ko rin yung bank account at taiwan visa nila?
    but here are my requirements po
    1. NSO
    2. valid passport (may tatak hongkong at singapore)
    3. round trip ticket

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Yes you can present a letter that your sister will sponsor the trip and present her financial documents.

    2. debie gabanan Avatar
      debie gabanan

      I have been to Taiwan last week Jeron Travel and Tours helped me got my tourist visa..

  41. hubert17 Avatar

    Hi! I would like to share my own very recent information about Taiwan Visa application for Filipinos.
    MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
    – Visa Application Form. Address and Phone number in Taiwan CANNOT be blank. You can use the contact information of your booked hotel.
    – Two (2) 1.5″ x 2″ less 3 months old passport photos, white background, with signature at the back. Extra copy in a plastic attach to the visa application form.
    – NSO-provided birth certificate
    – NSO-provided marriage certificate (if applicable)
    – Income Tax Return
    – Recent bank certificate AND bank statement
    – Certificate of Employment
    – Certificate of Earnings (for Upwork/oDesk freelancer)
    – Photocopy of Company ID
    – Round-trip tickets
    – Trip Itinerary
    – Confirmed hotel booking at least 1 night (printed email, doesn’t have to be paid.)

    I am looking for a buddy, joiner or company for my hike in Snow Mountain sometime in January 25-20, 2017. Please email me hewbertgabon@gmail.com

  42. lyn Avatar

    Ask ko Lang po makakasama po ba ako papuntang Taiwan kahit walang Taiwan visa yung passport ko din po kasi sa Jan 6 2017 ko pa makukuha first ko din po kasi..sasagot po kasi sa gastos ko boyfriend ko na Taiwanese sa Feb 8 2017 po sana Punta nila ng Taiwan 14 days lng nmn po balik agad ng pilipinas

    Kukuha nmn po ako ng Taiwan visa nso..passport..lng meron ako Wala po kasi along trbaho NASA bahay lng po ako paano po kya yun

  43. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Hello, Lyn..
    Visa required state ang Taiwan para sa mga Philippine passport holder. Kailangan mo ng visa bago ka makaalis, hindi ka naman kasi nyan palulusutin sa airport ng Immigration officer.Ngayon, since yung boyfriend mo ang gagastos, kailangan mo nyan magsubmit ng affidavit of support, invitation, financial documents ng boyfriend mo, passport nya. ALthough, malaki kasi ang chance na madeclined ka kung wala ka talagang pera kahit hindi ikaw ang gagastos. Kung sakali man, punta ka sa mga visa free states, kagaya ng ASEAN countries, Hong Kong, Macau at iba pa, pero importante ang hotel booking doon, round trip ticket, itenerary, at yung mga documents pang iba na pwede makapag convinced sa IO. Thanks

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Wait, I thought we don’t need a visa na to go to Taiwan? Parang certificate na lang of some sort?

  44. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    Hi! Plan namin magbabarkada sana gumala sa taiwan after graduation in April. Malaki po ba chance na madeny since wala pa naman kami work? Or pwede naman po kami magsubmit bank accounts ng parents since sila naman talaga gagastos for the trip? Thanks!

  45. inexplicable02 Avatar

    Hi Mam,

    I have question po.

    1. Kakaresign ko lang kasi sa work ko and nag rerender na lang ako ng 30days. Last day ko is sa Dec 30. Ang flight ko to Taiwan is sa January 26 pa next year. Though I don’t have any plans yet on working again sa office environment kaya no work talaga ko up to that date. So wala na ko mapresent na COE. Pero if may 100k ako na balance sa bank account ko possible na ma approve?

    2. I have roundtrip tickets na. May hotel na din ako pero booked pa lang and hindi pa paid kasi allowed na sa mismong stay bayaran. Okay lang po ba yun?

    3. And inooffer din ng friend ko na dun na ko mag stay sknya kasi purpose din ng visit ko sa Taiwa is to visit my best friend. If yung sa hotel pwede ko ba sabihin na yung friend ko na working sa Taiwan dun ako mag stay?

    Salamat po.

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Apply ka na visa now while you can get COE. They will call your employer kase. OK to present the hotel booking. Paperwork lang naman. You dont have to really stay there.

    2. Hong Mae Rin Avatar
      Hong Mae Rin

      Just apply for an Evisa. Effective na sya since 2016 October. No need to present docs

  46. a Avatar
    a

    Hi ! I have questions po. Exit ako from Saudi sa June and plan ko po sna mag travel sa taiwan. Possible po kaya ma approved visa ko, ? I have 200k sa bdo ko. then money pg exit ko dto sa Saudi., I can provide Hotel and Plane ticket confirmed booking. But i dont have ITR kasi ofw po ako. Yung Bf ko is working there sa Taiwan that is why i want to apply tourist visa. Thank you!?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      I think ok lang basta may bank certificates

  47. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Hi! Ask ko lang if ma-approved kaya Visa ko if company or tour operator namin ung mgprocess.Sponsored kasi ng company un tour namin kaso I don’t have Bank certificate na 100k above.Just Passport,Nso,Picture,Application form..Ano po pwede ko gamitin papers para ma-approved since company naman ung gagastos ng trip ko??

  48. Lyra Avatar
    Lyra

    Hello 🙂 I’m from Cebu and I already have tickets for Taipei in July of this year. My next step is to apply for a Visa. My question is, would you know if I really need to personally submit my applications in TECO or will they accept mailed applications? Is there a way for me to process the application without having to go to Makati?
    I’ve been travelling to other visa-free Asian countries for 3 years now, so this is my first time to apply for a visa.
    Thank you so much 🙂

  49. Abe Quinto Avatar

    Hi,

    Question po re Financial Statements
    >For how many months po ang dapat/required to be in the bank statement? Or is it just a balance for a given month-end?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Bank account has to be older than 6 months

      1. Abe Quinto Avatar

        Yes account is older than 6 months, but what should be in the bank statement? Transactions for the past 6 months also?

  50. Persia Peduca Avatar
    Persia Peduca

    Hello po ask ko po sana kasama ko po ang baby ko mag travel pati rin po ba xa aaplayan ko ng visa? Shes 1 years old po… Bali yung husband ko po ang mag sponsor ng travel po namin dun. At pano po wala akong bank account housewife lang din po.. Saka im from here in Isabela po pwede po ba isend by mail ung documents ko kahit hindi na po ako personally ang mag apply dun po… your reply is very helpful po… Since first te po namin mag travel. Salamat po

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Hi pls get in touch with the embassy for your questions.

  51. David Avatar
    David

    Hi, i have all the requirements except for bank statement and certificate. Im earning more than 30k per month and my COE will reflect that. Is ITR and COE enough?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      The bank statement is required to show that you have savings to fund your travel.

  52. Jasmine Mendoza Avatar

    Hi, I just booked a ticket going to Taiwan today. I have all the requirements including a bank statement that is more than enough to suffice for my trip. My concern is, this is my first travel out of the country. Would I get denied because of this?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      If your bank account has more than 150k inside, it should be enough.

  53. alexa pineda Avatar
    alexa pineda

    hi po kailangan pa po ba yung reservation sa hotel kasi po balak ko puntahan ung boyfriend ko pwede naman daw po tumuloy muna sa dorm nala habang nandoon ako.

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      You can do booking.com para may hotel reservation upon application. Then you can cancel it without any fee.

      1. alexa pineda Avatar
        alexa pineda

        ,salamat po….kasi po nagbakasyon naman po sya nung dec 2016 ang kaso po hindi ako nabuntis kaya naisip ko po na ako pumunta dun,wla po ako work at wala din po ako business pero may pera naman po kami sa bank pwede po kya un kahit wla employer certification or business.salamat po sa oras.

  54. miane Avatar
    miane

    hi, pwede po ba rush processing pag first time?

  55. alerta perry Avatar
    alerta perry

    ako last feb 18 nakapunta taiwan ang apply ako visa wla namang kinuha skin maliban ung bank statement ko na laman nya eh 2500 pesos at ung application lng passport ok naman nakakuha naman ako visa thnaks

  56. nami Avatar
    nami

    Hi,
    Question lo. Trip ko is may 2, ung travel ko is sponsored by my aunt in taiwan.l and i have a written invitation from her. Do i still need to present a bank cert, and if i went to apply for visa on may 2 will i get the visa on the same day if i get approved?
    Thank you so much

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      No, you need to apply a week before to be sure. And yes, you still need to present bank details.

  57. jeff Avatar
    jeff

    hi good day,anu po first step na gawin..kasi yung asawa ko nsa taiwan..gusto nya na magbakasyon aq dun for 2 weeks..ano po ang gagawin ko?anu mga requirements..kc want nya lang na magkasama kc sa wed.anev. namin..almost 2 yrs n xa dun..salamat po

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      By June I think wala nang visa to taiwan. Pls double check with the Taiwan embassy

  58. Juvy Avatar
    Juvy

    Hi Good day, ask ko lang. kasi mag file ako application sa tuesday may 23, Arrival ko to taiwan is June6 ng madaling araw, just in case may changes sa time like makakadating ng taiwan ng june 5 ng 11pm kasi napaaga ung flight (just in case lang may email na ganun airline na change time) makakaaffect ba un sa visa na naapproved? Kasi nalagay mo sa application form is arrival date mo june6? Hehe thanks ?godbless

      1. tpreventstyling Avatar

        Hi sis! May i just ask if nung nag fill out ka ba ng visa application form may sinabing date dun when to submit your docs? Kasi i just printed ours kanina and un ang sinabi bago ko iprint. Please submit documents on June 24. Do i really need to submit on June 24 sis? Or pwedeng sa monday na kami magapply and submit since complete docs naman na kami? For medical reason ang trip namin na ito sis. Thank you and hope to hear from u:)

  59. tpreventstyling Avatar

    We have doctor’s appointment na kasi on June 5, 2017 with medical certificate. So pwede na ba kami submit on Monday May 29? No need to follow ba ung sabi before i printed out na June 24 ang submission of our docs sa teco? Thanks sis

  60. marlen Avatar
    marlen

    Tinatanggao ba nila ung bdo bank certificate khit total amount lng nakalagay kahit wala ung daily average amount??

  61. allysa Avatar
    allysa

    Hi po, may ticket po ako for taipei this december 2017. All the said documents po I think ready na ok or meron ako lahat. Worry lang po ako kase ito first trip ko outside the country at wala pa tatak passport ko. May possible po ba na madeny ako dahil dito? Thank you po

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      As long as you have all the requirements and ok yung bank account. There should be no problem.

    2. julia Avatar
      julia

      Allysa first time ko din..pa update naman kung approve ka na

  62. Nes Avatar
    Nes

    hi mam, taga cebu po kasi ako then dapat po ba ako pupunta nang manila to process the VISA for taiwan?

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Yes Kase nandito yung embassy

  63. Elizabeth Banaga Avatar
    Elizabeth Banaga

    hi, I am travelling with my 20 yr/o unemployed daughter. hahanapN ba sya ng bank staement/ cert, since wala nmn syang income? saka sbi nung nag invite sa amin, kuha pa daw ng police, nbi clerance…pls clarify nmn my querries. thanks lot.

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Pls check the Taiwan embassy website for the needed documents. Yes your daughter must still provide financial statements to show her capacity to travel

  64. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    Hello po I just want to ask lang po ilang buwan po bgo mgreapply ng visa since ng apply ako last month kso deny po and then mga ano ilang days dapat ilagay lang pra for sure maapproved.. I MEAN ilang araw lang dpat ilagay sa tourist kc ung akin kc 15 days nailagay ko un din nilagay nila n reason kaya ako ndeny kc mxado dw mahaba. Please sana po mapansin ninyo ang msg ko. Slamat po

  65. JM Avatar
    JM

    Hello. I stopped working since february for review for our licensure exam and just recently I passed. I resigned and now unemployed. Will be taking a break for a month maybe. Is it still possible to get my visa application approved despite my situation of having no COE, and only 50K in my bank account? or is it still possible that I submit an Affidavit of Support from my mom who is working at PLDT for 30+ years now? btw i’m not a minor anymore (i’m 23).
    moreover. this trip is going to be my reward from my parents for graduating with honors and passing the licensure exam. would a letter stating this sponsorship be okay?
    thanks

    1. CouchWasabi Avatar

      Yes, I believe attaching a letter of sponsorship and your sponsor’s financial statements would be okay.

  66. mindanaofriend Avatar
    mindanaofriend

    Hello! Malaking factor po ba kng nakapag-travel na abroad before sa mga visa-free countries? Also, ‘yung kasama ko po kasi first time niya mag out of the country. Pareho na po kami nakabili ng roundtrip tickets. Salamat 🙂

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