The spouse and children under the age of 21 of a temporary worker in a non-specialty occupation or trainee may apply together with the principal applicant, or they may apply later for an H-4 visa if they can present proof of H-2 or H-3 visa issuance.

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.

Applicants must bring the following documents to AIT, Taipei:

• A valid passport (the bearer must personally sign the passport.)
• 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 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.
• All prior passports. If you do not have your previous passports, then you should present a certified copy of your entry and exit record. This record is issued by the Bureau of Entry and Exit, 15 Kuang Chou St, Taipei, Telephone 2388-9393
• 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.
• The original approval notice form (form I-797A or I-797B) from USCIS, and
• Proof of their relationship to the visa recipient. Such proof may include original birth or marriage certificates or household registry. Affidavits are not acceptable.

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