The spouse and children aged under 21 of a student or exchange visitor visa holder may apply together with the principal applicant. They may also apply separately with proof of F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa issuance to the principal applicant.

All dependent visa applicants from age 14 through 79 must make an appointment and appear in person at Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan. Children under the age of 14 are not required to appear for personal interview. A parent or legal guardian must apply on behalf of a child under 14.

All F-2, J-2, and M-2 applicants should bring the following documents to AIT, Taipei:

• A current valid passport signed by the bearer
• An application form DS-156 completed in English with one photo. Please include a Taiwan telephone number on the form. Local addresses may also be written in both English and Chinese for clarity. Addresses written in Chinese are not required. The photo should be 2 inches square (50 mm square) full-face (eyes facing camera) taken within the past six months. The head, from top to chin, should measure between 1 to 1 3/8 inch (25 to 35 mm). The photo should be in color with a white or off-white background.
• Male applicants between 16-45 years of age must also submit a completed form DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (in English).
• A completed form DS-158, Contact Information And Work History For Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant (in English).
• A non-refundable US$131 visa application processing fee. Please pay this fee in equivalent Taiwan currency at any branch of the Taiwan post office before you come in to apply. Our account number is 19189005. The account name is "AIT Visa Processing Fee". This receipt is valid for one year. In order to assist us with our record-keeping, we ask that one receipt be presented for each individual applicant.
• If you have changed your name, please include your previous name(s) on your application form DS-156 and bring a copy of your household registration record.
• Proof of their relationship to the F-1, J-1 or M-1 recipient such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate or household registration.
• Financial evidence showing that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses during the period of your intended stay.
• Each F-2 and M-2 applicant must present his or her own I-20 from the school in the United States showing both the applicant's name and the student's name.  Students should sign on the bottom part of page 1.
• J-2 applicants must present form DS-2019 from the program sponsor in the U.S. Exchange visitors should sign on the bottom part of page 1.

For additional information about student visas, click here. (The Bureau of Consular Affairs Website)