HOW TO APPLY

Applications may be sent by mail, lodged personally or by your representative.
Note: If you wish to lodge your application by mail, and would like to have your passport returned by mail, please download and attach to your application the "Authorisation to use the Taiwan Post domestic express service" form. For further information about this service, please see: notice regarding passport collection methods.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(1) Valid passport

(2) Completed and signed application form (Form 456)

(3) 2 recent passport photos

(4) Visa application charge. Payment of the visa application charge must be in New Taiwan dollars. Australian Visa Services does not accept payment in Australian Dollars. For the current amount and payment methods see Fees.

(5) Proposed travel itinerary (or copy of airline ticket if available)

(6) Statement from current employer containing current job title, job description and salary. This letter should also outline the period and purpose of your business trip to Australia

(7) Evidence of business activities in Australia (letter of invitation from Australian organisation, conference registration details, training details etc)

(8) Original and one photo copy of Taiwan ID card or Alien Residence Card (ARC)

(9) Travel industry employees, such as tour leaders or guides, must provide a copy of their current tour leader certificate. Free-lance tour leaders should also provide a letter from the company (or companies) for which they are leading tour groups to Australia.

(10) Applicants over 70 years of age must provide a ‘fitness to travel’ certificate issued by an Australian panel doctor (refer to list of Taiwan's Panel Doctors). They must also provide evidence of adequate overseas health insurance cover for the period of intended stay in Australia.

Depending on your circumstances, you may also be requested to provide other documents to assist in the assessment of your application. Your case officer will advise you if any of these documents are required. Such documents may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Marriage certificate
• Business card
• Military discharge certificate
• Birth certificate
• Details of proposed accommodation
• Parental consent letter (if under 18 years of age)
• Health insurance card
• Police Clearance
• Medical examination
• Evidence of funds (bank statement, copy of bank book etc)

AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME

2 working days. However, some applications may take longer to process. Therefore, you should apply well in advance of your proposed date of travel.

VISA APPLICATION LODGEMENT AND COLLECTION TIMES

Monday to Friday: 0900 – 1200.

VISA COLLECTION METHODS  

See: Notice regarding passport collection methods.

VISA VALIDITY

Up to 5 years validity with single or multiple entries permitted, and a stay of up to three months on each entry.