Enforcement Rules for the Issuance of ROC Visas to Foreign-Passport Holders (V)

Article 12

Family members of, and others accompanying, officials of specific inter-governmental organizations and foreign agencies that are based in the ROC may apply for single/multiple-entry resident visas with a duration of no longer than 5 years.

The above-mentioned persons, unless possessing official identification cards issued by MOFA, shall apply for ARCs.

Article 13

Foreign passport holder may apply for resident visas in order to: join family; pursed studies; undertake employment; invest; conduct missionary work; conduct official duties; participate in international exchange programs; and engage in other activities approved by MOFA or other relevant agencies at the central-government level.

Unless related approval is not required, the applicant shall submit documents issued by the competent authorities at the central-government level, or their authorized agencies, approving the purpose of the applicant’s visit to the ROC when applying for a resident visa.

Article 14

In the case of an application lodged by a stateless person who may lose residency of the country that issued the travel document that the applicant holds, MOFA or the overseas mission may refuse the application.

Article 15

The Enforcement Rules shall take effect upon promulgation.

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