Taiwanese Visa

Taiwanese embassies generally ask for documents that seem confusing, especially to travelers that apply for the first time for a visa.

A visa letter of invitation Taiwan is among the documents that most first time visa applicants have difficulties understanding its purpose.

Visa Invitation Letters for Taiwan

A Visa Invitation Letter for a Taiwanese is a letter that the applicant has to submit to the Taiwanese embassy or consulate where they are applying for a visitor visa and needs to be addressed either to the applicant or to the consular officer, confirming that they will accommodate the applicant in their home for the whole period of their stay in the country where the host lawfully resides.

What are the important details which should be in a Visa Invitation Letter?

The visa invitation letter must contain the following information about the host:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Telephone number
• Occupation
• Type of home (owned / rent house / flat / room)
• Host’s residential status in the host country
• Signature

On the other side, the letter must also include the following information about the guest:

• Full name as shown on their International Passport
• Date of birth
• The person’s address and telephone number
• Relationship between the host and the guest
• The purpose of the trip (friendly visit, holiday, wedding, birthday party.)
• Exact entry date and exit date
• If the letter is addressed to the guest do not make it sound too official. It is better if it sounds more personal and friendlier rather than formal, so that the consular officer can have a better sight of the relationship between the host and the guest.

Who can provide a Visa Invitation Letter?

The person providing the visa inviation letter must fulfill the following requirements in order for the letter of invitation to be valid:

• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the Taiwan
• Must be your family member / relative or friend, boyfriend / girlfriend
• Must have a registered place (appartment or house) in Taiwan
• Must have enough room for the applicant or the applicant and his or her family members if the applicant is travelling to Taiwan with his or her family
• On some occations, the Letter of Invitation is not required by the Taiwanese embassy, but it is strongly recommended to submit one even if not required.