Statute Governing Issuance of ROC (Taiwan) Visas in Foreign Passports (I)

Promulgated and enforced by Presidential Order Hua Zong 1 yi zi No. 8800123460 on June 2, 1999
Amended and Promulgated by Presidential Order of Hua Zong 1 yi zi No. 0920011670 on January 22, 2003

Article 1
The Statute is stipulated to exercise national sovereignty, uphold the national interest, and regulate the issuance of visas on foreign passport.

Article 2
The issuance of visas in foreign passports, unless as otherwise provided in treaties or agreements, is governed by the Statute. For circumstances not stipulated in the Statute, the provisions in other laws may apply.

Article 3
The term “foreign passport” in the Statute means any valid travel documents issued by foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations or autonomous governments, and recognized or accepted by the Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the ROC.)

Article 4
The term “visa” in the Statute means the permission to enter the ROC issued in foreign passports by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or ROC embassies, consulates, representative offices, offices, or other agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (hereinafter referred to as ROC overseas missions.)

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