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NEW: Drop off your student or employment visa application at SF Express. No AIT appointment required. Includes first-time applicants.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
In order to travel under the Visa Waiver Program, travelers must first receive travel authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States. Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
Taiwan passport holders can enter the United States without a visa by applying for ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. For information about ESTA and travel requirements see ESTA HELP.
The official ESTA website is https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov . Third party websites that submit ESTA applications are not endorsed by, associated with, or affiliated in any way with AIT. We cannot refund amounts paid to third parties.
For some visa categories, visa renewals, and age groups, travelers who are Taiwan citizens or permanent residents may apply for a U.S. visa by mail without an appointment or in-person appearance. This process takes only a few weeks from start to finish. Click the link below to learn more about the qualifications and how to apply for a visa by mail.
For nonimmigrant visas, please visit our U.S. Travel Docs website for complete information on visa procedures and requirements, including a directory of nonimmigrant visa categories.
For immigrant visas, please visit the travel.state.gov website for relevant instructions and forms.
If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
U.S. Travel Docs, our official partner for U.S. Visa Services in Taiwan:
Please note that some links will redirect you to the website of U.S. Travel Docs , a third-party company authorized by AIT to handle many aspects of visa application and appointment processing in Taiwan. U.S. Travel Docs is our official visa service provider and the only private company that AIT authorizes to provide visa information and visa application services.
To contact a visa application services call center customer service representative, please visit the U.S. Visa Information Service Contact Us page for full information or use contact information below. Please note that Call Center will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and AIT Holidays.
U.S. Travel Docs, our official partner for U.S. Visa Services in Taiwan:
Please note that some links will redirect you to the website of U.S. Travel Docs , a third-party company authorized by AIT to handle many aspects of visa application and appointment processing in Taiwan. U.S. Travel Docs is our official visa service provider and the only private company that AIT authorizes to provide visa information and visa application services.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is a non-profit, private corporation established shortly after the United States Government changed its diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing on January 1, 1979.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is a non-profit, private corporation established shortly after the United States Government changed its diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing on January 1, 1979.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Official Visit the USA Website
Our goal is to inspire people from around the world to discover all the exciting travel possibilities in the United States.
Browse 180 pages packed with beautiful photography, detailed location descriptions and real travel stories.
No matter your destination or travel style, create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary that’s just right for you.
Watch our videos to learn about the diverse destinations and exciting travel experiences, all within your reach.
As your official guide, we’ll show you a diverse range of unique experiences that are all within your reach.
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