- Q:Can an applicant abroad authorize someone in Taiwan to apply for the proof of entry and exit dates?
A:Yes, the applicant can authorize a relative or friend in Taiwan to apply. The required documents include original and photocopies of both the applicant’s and the authorized person’s identification cards, along with the original authorization letter. These documents must be submitted at the service stations of the National Immigration Agency.
- Q:Under what circumstances can a legitimate stakeholder apply for another person's proof of entry and exit dates?
A:If neither the applicant nor an authorized person is applying, a legitimate stakeholder can apply. A legitimate stakeholder is defined as someone with legal standing, such as heirs, legal guardians, creditors, and others who have a legitimate interest related to identity or property. The supporting documents must include notices or certificates from official agencies (e.g., courts, prosecutor’s offices, taxation, or land offices) indicating the need to obtain entry and exit records.
- Q:Can the proof of entry and exit dates be applied for online?
A:Citizens or foreign residents with a valid Natural Person Certificate can apply online through the National Immigration Agency’s global information network. The proof of entry and exit dates can be printed directly without any service fees.
Online Application for Proof of Entry and Exit Dates (Image / Screenshot from Ministry of the Interior Website)
Q:Application Guidelines for Proof of Entry and Exit Dates:
A:
- 1.Application Locations:
- Domestic Application: Please visit the service stations of the National Immigration Agency (NIA).
- Overseas Application: Please visit the local immigration office at the representative office of the NIA or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs abroad.
- 2.Personal Application by the Applicant:
Fill out the application form, submit the original identification card or passport, and pay a processing fee of NTD 100. - 3.Application by a Legitimate Stakeholder:
Fill out the application form and submit the original and copy of the identification card along with supporting documents issued by official agencies proving the legitimate interest. A processing fee of NTD 100 applies. - 4.Application by an Authorized Agent:
Fill out the application form, and submit the original and copy of both the applicant’s and agent’s identification cards, as well as the original authorization letter. A processing fee of NTD 100 applies. - 5.Overseas Application:
Visit the local representative office or immigration office of the NIA. Fill out the application form and pay the processing fee of NTD 100 (payable in the local currency equivalent). If a domestic relative or friend is authorized to receive the document on behalf of the applicant, please specify the recipient's name and contact information in the fifth column of the application form. - 6.Online Application Using the Natural Person Certificate:
Citizens or foreign residents with a valid Natural Person Certificate can apply online through the NIA's global information network and print the proof of entry and exit dates directly. - 7.Processing Time for Onsite Applications:
The processing time for onsite applications is half a working day, and the proof of entry and exit dates will be issued upon identity verification. For entry and exit records before 1983, it takes 7 working days for domestic applicants; for foreigners applying for records before 1991, it takes 10 working days. Overseas applications will have additional postal delivery time. - 8.Application Forms:
Application forms for the proof of entry and exit dates can be downloaded from the NIA's global information network or obtained at any service station or representative office abroad.
- Q:How to apply for proof of entry and exit dates abroad?
A:
For overseas applications, Taiwanese citizens must submit the original identification card or passport, and foreign nationals must submit the original passport at the local representative office of the NIA or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Fill out the application form and pay a processing fee of NTD 100 (payable in the local currency equivalent). If the document needs to be received by a domestic relative or friend, please specify the recipient’s name and contact information in the fifth column of the application form.
Once the application is received, it will be sent back to the NIA headquarters in Taipei via fax or email for the production of the proof of entry and exit dates. Upon request, the proof can be sent back to the representative office abroad via official postal services. The processing time is half a working day. For records before 1983, it takes 7 working days, excluding postal delivery time.
Citizens or foreign residents with a valid Natural Person Certificate can apply online through the NIA’s global information network and print the proof of entry and exit dates directly.
