How can I extend the visitor visa for my foreign parents?

The applicant must hold a visitor visa permitted to stay in Taiwan for 60 days or more (without the remark “no extension will be granted”).

Application Process: • Submit the application for an extension at the National Immigration Agency (NIA) service center within 15 days before the authorized period of stay expires.

Required Documents: • Application form (refer to the Application Instructions below). • Original and copy of passport. • Original and photocopy of the current visa • Relevant supporting documents: o Employment Gold Card of the person being visited. o Proof of relations or other documents sufficient to verify the relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate with parents’ information, etc.).

For detailed application instructions for Visitor Visa Extension, please refer to the official website

For related regulations, please see Article 18 of the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals