Taiwan Compatriots Permit Application Service for First Timers | eSIM/Wi-Fi Promo Code & Free ID Photo in a Studio

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— Taiwan Compatriots Certificate Specifications —

• Visa type: Tourist/Business visa
• Visa validity period: 5 years, invalid upon expiration
• Number of entries: Multiple
• Number of days allowed to stay: Determined by customs

－ Required Documents －

• Original passport (valid for more than six months)
• Taiwan Compatriots Permit Application Form ( Application Form Sample )
• A copy of the front and back of your ID card (1:1 ratio, a photo of the ID card is not accepted)
  - Applicants under 18 years old must submit a copy of their household register or household registration transcript (one copy per applicant)
  - For those under 16 years old, a copy of the front and back of the guardian's ID card is required
• Two 2-inch color ID photos with a white background (one will be returned if not used)
  - Must have been taken within ˊ months
  - Half-body, front view without hat, clear facial features
  - No glasses or any covering of the eyes, nose, mouth, face, ears, or eyebrows
  - No retouching, digitally composed or photographed copy 
  - The length from the top of the head to the jawline should be 3.2–3.6 cm
  - No teeth showing
  - No white clothing allowed
• Place of birth must be in Taiwan
• Power of Attorney for Taiwan Compatriots Certificate Application
• If you have a valid and unexpired Taiwan Compatriots Permit, the original copy must be returned. If you lost a valid Taiwan Compatriots, please attach the original copy of the Taiwan Compatriots Permit Lost Certificate issued by the police to apply for a Taiwan Compatriots Permit Lost Case
  ** Please write your Chinese name in pencil on the back of your ID photo.
  ** It is recommended to inform the photo studio directly that the photo is for the Taiwan Compatriots Permit. The photo spec is the same as ID card and passport.
• Please indicate your planned departure date in the remarks.

— Regulations for First-time Visitors to Apply for a Taiwan Compatriots’ Permit:

1. The applicant has never entered China. 
2. The applicant has never applied for a Taiwan Compatriots Permit.
   *Meeting both points 1 and 2 is required to qualify as a first-time visitor.*
3. You will not be qualified as a first-timer if:
   ① You have arrived in China using a one-time visa on arrival and
   ② Have obtained a Taiwan Compatriot Permit but have never entered China.
   ** China security authorities has the power to evaluate and judge all other circumstances
4. If the China security authorities find that you do not meet the first-timer qualifications after reviewing your application:
   ① If you want to continue the application, you need to pay the fee for the general Taiwan Compatriots Certificate.
   ② If you do not continue with the process, a handling fee of NT$300 will be charged (surcharge applies for document pickup)
   ③ Please note that if Chinese authority finds that you do not meet the eligibility, they will only issue a notice via message and will not provide any supporting documents or certificates.

The implementation period is from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027 (the last submission date for first-time visitors is December 29, 2027)

— Taiwan Compatriots Permit Application Service X Chun Shan Photo Studio Photography —

• Chunshan Photo Studio Address: 1F, No. 7, Lane 45, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
• Document collection: After you take your photo at the Chun Shan Photo Studio, the staff will go to the Studio to collect the application
• Document delivery: It will be mailed back to the customer's address

— Dedicated Pickup Service Across Taiwan —

• Document collection
  - Collection time: 9:30-12:00 am, 14:30-17:30 pm
  - Collection Procedure: Please prepare and pack your items in advance. The courier will collect your item at the designated time and will wait for up to 5 minutes. If the courier is unable to collect your item because the customer isn't present or the document is incomplete, the courier will charge a fee when they return for a second collection
  
  
• Document Delivery
  - If no one signs for the package on the first delivery, the courier will take it back to the dispatch centre and contact to confirm the time for another delivery. A second delivery can be made free of charge. If no one signs for the package on the second delivery, the courier will confirm the time for the third delivery and charge a fee on-site.

• Delivery area:
  - Area A: Zhongshan District, Da'an District, Songshan District, Zhongzheng District, Wanhua District, Datong District
  - Area B: Xinyi District, Neihu District, Nangang District
  - Area C: Sanchong District, Banqiao District, Xinzhuang District, Luzhou District, Shilin District, Wenshan District, Xindian District, Zhonghe District, Yonghe District, Xizhi District
  - Area D: Wugu District, Taishan District, Jiuzhuang District, Fuzhou District, Shezi District, Shulin District, Beitou District, Ankeng District, Tucheng District, Wudu District, Sanxia District, Linkou District, Tamsui District, and other towns and cities excluding outlying islands
• The collection and delivery points must be the same
• Actual delivery/collection times vary by region.
• Some special areas, such as hospitals, government offices, airports, and train stations, have slightly different pickup and delivery times. Customers will be notified the day before. Please refer to the image below for details.
• Holidays, Taiwan/China/Hong Kong national holidays, and force majeure events such as typhoons are not considered as working days and the delivery date will be postponed.
• This product is only available for travelers in Taipei and New Taipei City. Additional charges may apply to addresses in mountainous and remote areas. KKday customer service will notify you of the additional charges after the booking is completed.
• The delivery time will depend on the time the order is placed. The courier will call the customers to confirm the exact delivery time before delivery.

— Taiwan-wide Application Delivery Service —

• Delivery instructions:
  - Please mail the application documents to the supplier's address [3rd Floor, No. 131-6, Songjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City] and fill in "KKday Application Agency"
  - The document contains important personal info, so it is recommended to send it by tracked mail. Please write the order number on the envelope.
  - Once KKday receives the documents, we will start the application process (working days starts counting from the date the documents are received)
  - After the Taiwan Compatriots Permit is processed, the supplier will mail it to the address provided by the customer in the order
  - Return shipping fee is covered
  

— Important Information —

• Booking must be done by 13:00 (GMT+8).
• Chinese Police has the right to require applicants to submit additional relevant documents (the applicant must pay the actual logistics costs incurred).
• Chinese Police has the right to refuse to issue a visa. Regardless of whether the visa is issued or not, the visa fee paid is not refundable.

— Frequently Asked Questions —

1. Q: If my passport or other relevant documents are damaged or lost during the delivery, how can I file a claim?
   A: If valuable documents are unfortunately damaged or lost, you can apply for compensation up to NT$ 3,000 depending on the circumstances (not applicable to incidentals). The above procedures are in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Act.
   
   
2. Q: What should I do if the document does not meet the requirement or is incomplete?
   A: Please prepare relevant documents. If the document is incomplete or does not meet the requirement, you will be charged the courier fee and must provide the necessary documents within 3 working days of receiving the notice (the collection date will be postponed accordingly).
   
   
3. Q: Can non-Taiwanese travelers apply for a Taiwan Compatriots Certificate?
   A: This application service is only available to Taiwanese citizens. Non-Taiwanese citizens must apply for a foreign visa separately.