The different visa types are confusing. How are they all different?
There are different types of visas that you should be aware of: Port of Entry Visa The visa can be obtained at the Taipei CKS Airport in Taiwan. It is good for traveling in Taiwan for a maximum of 2 weeks. If you plan to stay for a year or longer please do not apply for this visa, the extensions will not be granted and it cannot be transferred to other visa status without leaving the country. Taiwan Visitor Visa This visa can only be applied for at the Taipei Representative Office in US or Canada. In most cases a return airfare ticket is required. This visa is usually valid for 30 or 60 days beginning the date you enter Taiwan. Some visas can be extended twice for a maximum of 6 months, but most are non-extendable. Since May 1, 1997, the law has been changed to allow an English teacher to change a Visitor Visa into a Resident Visa without leaving Taiwan. However there is no guarantee that a Resident Visa will be granted until the medical examinations are passed. Resident Visa This visa
