Listed below are requirements for some but not all of the countries who require visas for Taiwan(ROC) passport holders:

Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,United Kingdom

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Y: Required
N: Not Required

Australia

Business Tourist
    Y            Y    Valid Passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y    Visa Application Form( Business  Tourist )
    Y            Y    2 Passport Photos  (color 2" x 2")
    Y            Y    Copy of Green card or US immigration status
    Y            Y    Copy of flight itinerary with confirmed hotel reservations
    Y            N    Detailed business letter on company letterhead.(sample)
    Y            N    Invitation Letter on company letterhead of inviting company(fax is ok).
    N            Y    Letter of employment from employer
    N            Y    Copy of most recent bank statement        

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa Application Form(s) **Call Peninsula Visa for forms.
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of Green Card front and back & 1 Copy **
    Y            Y     Copy of airline ticket & original ticket
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation and original
    Y            N     Business letter* ** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Letter of employment from employer **
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement and original.
    Y            Y      Valid proof of health insurance from health insurance carrier ***
    Y            N     Invitation from company in Austria on company letterhead **

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticketY
    - Position in company and length of employment
** Notarized
***  Must be from Health Insurance carrier on their letterhead (fax accepted)

Canada

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa Application Form(s)   USA B1,B2 visa holders supplemental form
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of valid US visa and I-94 card *
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation
    Y            N     Business letter ** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement*  You must have original US visa and I-94 card in your passport.  If you do not have a vaild visa of I-94 you must send the original US immigration documents that allow you to leave and re-enter the United States.

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Denmark

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s) (Go to online visa forms for form)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back*
    Y            Y     Copy of Airline Ticket and original ticket
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary with confirmed hotel reservations for total stay.
    Y            Y      Invitation letter from Company in Denmark.
    Y            N     Business letter** (Click for sample)
    Y             Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            N     Additional requirements **** Original Card, notarized copies are not acceptable** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

*** Valid visa for country of next destination or proof of re-entry to U.S.A.

France

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back and original card.*
    N            N     Copy of every segment of the airline ticket along with the actual ticket.*
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation*
    Y            N     Business letter* and a copy ** (Click for sample) Please read foot notes.
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement*
    N            Y     Letter of guarantee of employment* 
    Y            Y     Copy of health insurance card 
    Y            Y      Copy of Information Page of Passport* Original also required

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment
    - Statement stating that the traveler has Health Insurance in excess of
       $30,000.00 per medical emergency or medical care.  Name of Medical
       insurer and policy number must be included.

Germany

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit and copy of information page.
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s) Applicants signature must be notarized
    Y            Y     German Declaration form
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Original Green Card and copy of green card front and back. ***
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary with hotel confirmation
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            Y     Copy of drivers license
    Y            Y     Letter (with a signature) from the Health Insurance Carrier stating that the traveler is insured for International Travel. Traveler is insured for International Travel in the amount of $50,000.00 minimum for trips outside the United States
    N            Y     Letter from employer*** Verifying employment and health insurance, include provider name and policy number* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment** Verifying employment and health insurance, include provider name and policy number

*** If you do not have a Green Card, then original US Visa and I-94 card required.

Israel

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form (s) 
    Y            Y     2 - Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     1 Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     1 Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     1 Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     1 Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            N      Invitation from company in Israel on company letterhead (which must contain the Israeli business contacts ID number)

 * Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Italy

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s) notarized
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back * or actual immigration status
    Y            Y     Copy airline ticket and the original ticket *
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary *
    Y            N     Business letter** notarized and copied (Click for sample)
    Y            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement and original. *
    Y            N     Invitation from company in Italy *
    N            Y     Letter of employment from employer notarized
    Y            Y     Guarantee letter from health insurance carrier of coverage while in Italy
     Y            Y    Notarized copy of Drivers Licence.* Original also required

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Japan

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1  Visa application form online
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Original green card or Immigration Status.
    N            Y     Copy of airline ticket*
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement* Original also required

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Korea

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Malaysia

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit plus a copy of the information page of the passport.
    Y            Y     Visa application (A4)form(s) (Please call our office for latest requirements)
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary with hotel confirmation
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    Y            N     Letter of invitation from company in Malaysia on letterhead.
    Y            Y     Copy of Most recent bank statement.

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Netherlands (Consulate no longer excepts proxies) Traveler must
                       contact nearest consulate.

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit*
    Y            Y     2 Visa Application forms notarized(call for forms)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photos (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back**
    Y            Y     Copy of airline ticket, all segments**
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation**
    Y            N     Business letter**** (Click for sample)
    Y            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement and original.**
    N            Y     Letter of guarantee of employment **
    Y            Y     Health insurance card and proof of coverage in Netherlands***
    Y            N     Letter of Invitation from company in the Netherlands* Valid 6 months or longer ** Original also required. *** Original card and letter from health insurance carrier.

**** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
       Letter to include:
     - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
     - Purpose of visit
     - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
     - Position in company and length of employment
     - Name of insurance carrier and policy number

Norway

Business Tourist
    Y           Y      Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y           Y      1 Visa application form(s)*
    Y           Y      2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y           Y      Copy of green card front and back
    Y           Y      Copy of Airline Ticket and original ticket
    Y           Y      Copy of itinerary
    Y           N      Business letter** (Click for sample)
* Visa application cannot be copied of faxed call our office to request form.

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Philippines

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit*
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s) notarized
    Y            Y     2 - Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement

 *  Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
     Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Spain (A personal appearance at Consulate/Embassy is required.)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Visa application form(s) notarized*
    Y            Y     4 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Copy of airline ticket (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation (2 copies)
    Y            N     Business letter** (2 copies) (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Letter of guarantee of coverage from health insurance carrier* Please call Peninsula Visa (408-727-7515) for forms

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Sweden

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)*
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back and original
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary with confirmed hotel reservations for total stay.
    Y            Y     Actual Airline Tickets
    Y            N     Business letter** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            N     Additional requirements **** Please call Peninsula Visa (408-727-7515) for forms** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

*** Invitation letter from company in Sweden (purpose of journey and dates)

Switzerland: (If you have an INS Greencard you do not require
                        a visa.  You must have the actual card.)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of Immigration documents.
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary showing confirmed round trip
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)    Y            N     Invitation letter(must be faxed direct to the Swiss Consulate by the inviting Swiss company)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            Y     Additional requirements *** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

** Valid visa for country of next destination or proof of re-entry to U.S.A.

Thailand 

Business  Tourist
    Y             Y    Valid Passport or Re-entry permit
    Y             Y    1 Visa application  forms for application)
    Y             Y    2 Passport Photos (2" x 2")
    Y             Y    Original & copy of green card or USA Immigration status
    Y             Y     Flight itinerary with confirmed hotel reservation.
    Y             N    Business letter*  

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Last modified: December 2, 2004