Before Arrival
Welcome! Prepare for the journey ahead with guidance and resources, from visa application to accommodation
Welcome! Prepare for the journey ahead with guidance and resources, from visa application to accommodation
Congratulations again on your admission to NTU. Here are some important things to do to prepare for before actually coming to Taiwan.
Upon a successful application, you will receive the following enrollment documents:
You should obtain a visa to study in Taiwan with the documents provided by NTU. Failure to obtain a proper visa will result in early program termination.
For detailed information, please refer to: Campus Life > Visa & ARC.
If you hold a Mainland China Passport, you will need to enter Taiwan with an Entry Permit instead of a visa. Entry Permit information and procedures will be provided through email or contact the NTUOIA coordinator if you have concerns.
Before coming to Taiwan, you are required to submit proof of medical and accident insurance 14 days before your registration date. Sufficient insurance constitutes one the following:
If your program duration is 90 days or more, you need to visit a clinic and ask a doctor to complete the health exam form. Please submit the original hard copy to NTU during registration.
Alternatively, you can do the health exam at a Taiwan hospital of arrival (list). Do the health exam as soon as possible after arrival as obtaining the report may take some time. Incomplete health exam form will delay your registration.
Ensure you bring enough money with you or know how to withdraw money from your account in Taiwan. Program fee needs to be fully paid in cash at registration and many businesses in Taiwan only accepts cash payment.
Be sure to check the Finances section for living cost estimation and banking information.
The Pre-arrival Guidebook is a handbook designed for prospective visiting research students. It contains useful information and guidelines related to topics such as “Visa,” “Finance,”Survival Information”, and “Maps”, which can assist you in making necessary preparations before your arrival in Taiwan.
However, please note that chapters such as NTU Identity, Course Selection, and Health Exam and Insurance are not applicable to visiting research students.