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What are the differences between obtaining a soft power visa and a workation visa for Taiwan?

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May 31, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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Some says Taiwan is easy, got it in a day or two. Some says the opposite. Does it make a difference between soft power and workation? Feels like the latter is easier, which is the one I'm going for.

Any thoughts ? Wishing you all success in this 🙌🏿

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the differences in the visa application process for Taiwan, specifically between the soft power visa and the workation visa. While some applicants have reported quick approvals (within a day or two) under the old in-person system, the current online process may vary in speed depending on interview scheduling. It's suggested that the workation visa is generally easier to acquire compared to the soft power visa. Factors such as travel history to Thailand and country of origin also play a significant role in the approval process.

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Shandy ********

Taiwan's very concerned about the risk of working in Thailand, which you might be flagged for if you have extensive travel history to Thailand, low income, or low funds without additional income.

a year ago

Jari **********

Of course, the type of visa and also your country of origin are affected.

a year ago

Andi ***********

When it was in person, it was the norm to be approved in a day or 2. Now online it can take a bit longer depending on when your interview is scheduled. Although recently someone posted of getting approved within a day and her husband approved the next day as a dependent. I would agree that Workcation is easier in Taipei, which is what i got when it was in person application, The SPers have to provide similar info as workcation plus proof of softpower activity.

a year ago

Reed **********

@Andi **********

you say on when the interview is scheduled as if everyone is getting an interview I didn't think an interview was common in a lot of these Southeast Asian countries so it already sounds more strict?

a year ago

Reed **********

i appreciate the info i was just trying to clarify as i'm trying to figure out if I should do it there somewhere else

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Reed *********

Oh, sorry I misread your response so i deleted my initial response. In Taiwan, it is usual to have an interview, unlike some other SE countries. The interview is usually just to clarify what you have submitted and i found it the easiest part of the process. Taiwan focusses on your employment, income, business registration even for SPERs. If you want to apply for SP, other embassies are easier., Jakarta, Manilla, Vietnam.

a year ago

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Andi ***********

What is the interview process like for applying in Jakarta for a Thai visa?

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a year ago

What challenges did you face when applying for the DTV visa in Taipei?

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a year ago

Does it make a difference if my Thailand visa is categorized as soft power or work cation?

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a year ago