What is Schengen Visa (short stay visa)?

 

Schengen visitor visas entitle holders to travel to and through the Schengen member states (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, The Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland) for pleasure and/or business purposes and for a maximum stay of up to 90 (ninety) days within 6 months. Employment and stays exceeding ninety days require different categories of visas and are subject to the national visa procedures of the individual member states. Applicants are advised that extensions of visas may only be granted under exceptional circumstances.
How to apply for a Schengen Visa?


Applications may be submitted either in person or through travel agents. However, under certain circumstances the visa officer may require the personal appearance of applicants. In general applicants are required to submit the following documentation:

  1. the original and one photocopy of the current passport, signed by the holder and valid for at least three months beyond the last day of intended stay in the Schengen countries,
  2. one application form, signed by the applicant.
  3. one itinerary form
  4. Invitation letter from Holland company or friends/relatives. Personal invitation shall be applied from the City Hall.
  5. two color passport sized photographs on a white background, taken recently
  6. photocopy of the national ID card or Alien Resident Certificate.
  7. for business trip and stay longer than 30 days, a Guarantee Letter from Taiwan company stating the nature of the activities to be performed by the applicant and mentioning that no activities will be undertaken by the applicant during their stay in the Netherlands for which a work-permit is required.  
    For your information, holders of valid business visa need a workpermit to work in the Netherlands.  Only in very specific cases the obligation of a workpermit is waived.
  8. photocopy of National Health Card or proof of the Travel Medical Insurance, valid for the entire period of  stay in the Schengen territory and the minimum coverage of Eur 30,000 for repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.
  9. for minors only: written authorization by the parents or legal guardians, including photocopies of their ID cards as well as a photocopy of the household registration.
  10. for transit (arriving and departing from/to Non-Schengen countries with max. 5 days stay) one should present proof of admittance in the next country (by presenting a valid visa or other entry document).
  11. If NTIO deems it necessary, other documents may be requested.
  12. A visa fee is payable at the time of application. If the visa application is refused, however, the handling fee will not be refunded. Visa fee is payable in NT$ and subject to change based on the NT$ - EURO rate.
  13. Proceeding: 3 working days (Some nationals' applicaitons take 2-4 weeks.)

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Nationals who must have an airport transit visa (ATV)

Countries whose nationals do need for all Schengen countries an airport transit visa:

  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Congo (DR)*
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana **
  • Irak
  • Iran
  • Nigeria **
  • Pakistan
  • Somalia
  • Sri Lanka

  * Exempted for Belgium provided the Guinean national/Guinean passport holder has a valid visa

     for one of the EER States, Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, the United States or

     Switzerland.

** Exempted for the Benelux, Germany, Italy and Spain provided the Nigerian/Ghanese national/

     passport holder has a valid visa for one of the EER States, the United States, Canada, Japan and

     Switzerland.