What are the recent experiences and tips for applying for the DTV visa in Taipei, especially for remote workers?

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Nov 6, 2024

17 days ago

Colin ******

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DTV Taipei success applying as a remote worker. I have had to make several trips to provide additional documents. We spoke in Mandarin but the staff seemed fluent in English as well.

Although Taiwan is still an option for non-Taiwan residents, I would be worried that this high level of scrutiny will carry over to the eVisa process after 19 November since you will only have one chance to submit an application with all these documents. You will have to wait in Taiwan for the results until the DTV is approved. Taipei hotels are far more expensive now as well.

Many thanks to all the good people in this group for sharing their experiences and advice!

*to my fellow Singaporeans applying for DTV here in Taipei, the 11k NTD application fee is waived here as well due to the reciprocial arrangement between Singapore and Thailand.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

In a recent discussion, an expat shares their experience applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Taipei, highlighting the need for multiple document submissions and the potential challenges with the new eVisa process effective November 19. They note that while the application fee is waived for Singaporeans, many travelers have observed increased scrutiny, requiring detailed banking statements and proof of remote work. Others in the group offered tips on hotel pricing near the Thai consulate and shared personal experiences, suggesting to be prepared for possible interviews and to ensure all documentation is thoroughly organized.

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Katy *******

Heading to Taiwan tomorrow so I can get to the office first thing Monday morning

Any tips / advice ?

Think I have all the correct documents ready

14 days ago

Alfred *****

Thanks .. good to know for all fellow Singaporeans applying..

15 days ago

Kim ****

@Colin *****

, Hi Colin , do we need to book appointment in Taipei Thailand embassy before going there ?

15 days ago

Colin ******

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@Kim ***

just walk in for now. But Taipei switching to evisa later this month. No need to go embassy unless request

15 days ago

Kim ****

@Colin *****

hi Colin will they ask for residence address in Taipei ?

14 days ago

Colin ******

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@Kim ***

no. The application form ask for 2 address - your permanent and your Thailand address

14 days ago

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Colin ******

Kim ****

@Colin *****

thk u ..

15 days ago

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Paul *******

I spoke in Mandarin with the staff there as well. My Chinese isn't so great, but good enough for a general conversation. I also had to come back to show additional banking documentation the next day, which I figured they might ask for (I should have brought it on day 1). Anyway, things went over smoothly the next day.

16 days ago

Luit *****************

With e-visa the same staff still will process the application, and it also does not mean all documents need be complete first time.

The real important thing with e-visa is that the part with the personal and passport data should be correct when you apply. There you get no second chance.

With other documents you will get asked by email and website when something is missing to upload additional documents.