Mainland Chinese Exchange Student

Entry and Exit Regulations / Group Airport Pickup Service
Our university has reported the entry permit review authorities in accordance with regulations. For the 2025 Spring Semester (113-2), the entry date for exchange students from Mainland China is February 15, 2025 (Saturday), and the departure date is June 22, 2025 (Sunday). The university provides a group airport pickup service. Interested students should submit their application within the specified period. Late applications will not be accepted. If, due to emergencies such as flight cancellations, students are unable to arrive on the scheduled date, please inform the university immediately. Once the new entry date is approved by the relevant authorities and notified by the university, the student may proceed with their entry to Taiwan (failure to comply will result in penalties as per the Immigration Bureau). Students are not permitted to arrive early, leave late, or return to Mainland China during the semester. Exceptions are allowed only for serious medical conditions or other special reasons, and such cases must be communicated by the original school to our university. The university cannot guarantee re-entry approval or that the student will be able to return on time to continue their exchange program. If the student’s entry permit does not match the specified entry and exit dates, they will face penalties in accordance with regulations. The student may be prohibited from entering Taiwan for a period ranging from one year to ten years. Additionally, the university will report the situation to the relevant departments, including the sister school and other involved parties. Regulations for the Entry of Mainland China Residents into Taiwan、Standards for Penalties in Cases Involving the Immigration Act, the Regulations of Relations Between Taiwan and Mainland China, and the Hong Kong and Macau Relations Act

Student Dormitories

After enrollment, students will be arranged to stay in the university dormitories, which include the Songtao 1-3 Buildings (female dormitories) and the Tamkang International Student Residence (male dormitory). Please refer to the attached dormitory fee standards for related costs.
The dormitories do not provide bedding; please bring your own or, after arrival, go with a student volunteer to purchase it.
When checking into the dormitory, please complete the online check-in procedure.
The Songtao 1-3 Buildings dormitories are 4-person rooms, and the Tamkang International Student Residence has 4-person suites. For detailed dormitory information, please visit the “Dormitory Tour” link on the left side of the following website：http://spirit.tku.edu.tw:8080/tku/main.jsp?sectionId=8#Body
The accommodation period will follow the check-in schedule announced by the student services.

Dormitory fee standards:

Dormitory Name	Tamsui International Academic Village (Male Dormitory)	Songyan Dormitory – Building 3 (Female Dormitory)
Room Type	4-person suite (with bathroom)	4-person room
Location	Near campus
Accommodation Fee	19,250 NTD	12,300 NTD
Dormitory Security Deposit	5,000 NTD (deducted at the end of the school year for relevant expenses, non-refundable)	2,000 NTD (same conditions as left)
Dormitory Management Fee	3,000 NTD	Not charged
Water and Electricity Fee	Charged as per usage	Not charged
Air Conditioning Fee	Based on electricity meter; preloaded card payment	Based on electricity meter; preloaded card payment
Internet and Phone Usage Fee	Not charged	639 NTD/semester
Dormitory Self-Governance Fee	100 NTD	100 NTD

Tamkang International Student Residence Transportation Route MapDormitory Address: No. 17, Lane 149, Section 1, Zhongshan North Road, Tamsui Township, Taipei County (near KFC on Zhongshan North Road)
Contact Phone: (02) 26266911 ext. 0214, 0216, 0220How to Get There:
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line to the terminal station, Tamsui Station. There are two ways to reach the dormitory:By Taxi: Take a taxi from the MRT station exit and inform the driver of the address. The fare is approximately NT$150.
By Bus: From the right side of the MRT station exit, take either the Red 27 bus (get off at Beitanshui Station) or the Red 37 bus (get off at Dinghao Station).

Health Examination Requirements

Health Examination Requirements
In accordance with relevant regulations, please complete a health examination before arriving in Taiwan and submit (upload) the report during the university orientation session.
Due to varying health check standards in different regions, a small number of students may submit reports that do not meet the required standards. The university will notify students who need to redo their health exams during the first week of school. If notified, please complete the exam at your own expense and submit the report within the specified time.

Health Examination Before Arrival

Submit (upload) the original Health Examination Form (3 pages) upon enrollment. The official form will be sent separately.
Submit (upload) a clear copy of the Measles and Rubella (German Measles) antibody-positive test report or vaccination certificate.
Submit a clear copy (electronic file) of the Chest X-ray report for tuberculosis. The validity period for this report is within 3 months, so please ensure the examination is done accordingly.

For Students from National Kinmen University:

If you have already completed the health check when enrolling at Kinmen University, you may submit a copy of the original examination report. Please use copies for all related attachments

New Student Orientation

The orientation for the second semester of the 113th academic year will be held on February 17, 2025. Further details will be announced separately.
If you need to request a mobile phone number service, please complete the form (which will be notified separately).
Materials will be distributed during the briefing session, and please return them at the end of the session

Exchange Student Personal Information Form
Emergency Incident Authorization Agreement
Personal Data Public Use Consent Form
Entry/Exit Regulation Declaration Form
Copy of Unified ID Number Form (2 copies, please prepare in advance)
Insurance Payment Receipt (If you have not paid, you can submit it after the orientation session)
Application Fee for Entry Permit to Taiwan: NT$600 per person

Course Selection

Exchange students will select courses online. The course selection period is during the add/drop week (from February 17 to February 25, 2025). The online course selection system is available at:：http://www.ais.tku.edu.tw/elecos/。
The following courses cannot be taken:
1. Pre-academic programs
2. Master’s and Professional Master’s courses
3. Educational programs
4. Honors programs
5. Chinese language courses
You can visit the website to browse the information for the second semester of the 112th academic year after the data is updated.
1. Information Course Inquiry System
2. University Academic Calendar

Visa for Relatives Coming to Taiwan
Please apply for the visa at the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office one month before arriving in Taiwan According to Article 38, Appendix 3 of the “Regulations Governing the Entry of People from Mainland China to Taiwan,” since January 1, 2014, the parents of trainees allowed to stay in Taiwan can apply for a short-term family visit visa. The duration of stay is limited to one month and cannot be extended, with a maximum of two visits per year. However, if the person being visited is hospitalized in Taiwan due to illness or accidental injury, there is no limit to the number of applications, and extensions can be applied for, with each extension lasting one month Required Documents: Application for Entry and Exit of Mainland China Residents to Taiwan (Please complete the form thoroughly and attach a recent color photo (within 2 years), size 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken with the subject facing forward, without a hat, without colored glasses, and with clear facial features. The photo must be of the upper half of the body, with a length from the top of the head to the chin between 3.2 cm and 3.6 cm, against a white background. The photo must not be modified or a composite image. A clear copy of the Mainland China Resident Identity Card is also required.) Power of Attorney (Signed in person and with a copy of the identity card attached.) Guarantee Letter (Can be provided by the school as the guarantor.) Notarized Proof of Family Relationship (Original document to be inspected and copy to be collected.) Copy of the Entry Permit of the Person Being Visited. NT$600 Application Fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. If the applicant is in a foreign country, Hong Kong, or Macau, they must also provide a copy of the re-entry visa, residence permit, or Hong Kong or Macau identity card. Verification of Family Relationship: Applicants must apply for a notarized family relationship certificate from Mainland China for verification in Taiwan. The notarized copy will be sent by the notary office to the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), while the original document must be brought by the applicant or the school to the SEF for verification. The application form, power of attorney, and guarantee letter must be stamped by the school before submission.

Visa for Relatives Coming to Taiwan

Please apply for the visa at the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office one month before arriving in Taiwan

According to Article 38, Appendix 3 of the “Regulations Governing the Entry of People from Mainland China to Taiwan,” since January 1, 2014, the parents of trainees allowed to stay in Taiwan can apply for a short-term family visit visa. The duration of stay is limited to one month and cannot be extended, with a maximum of two visits per year. However, if the person being visited is hospitalized in Taiwan due to illness or accidental injury, there is no limit to the number of applications, and extensions can be applied for, with each extension lasting one month
Required Documents:

Application for Entry and Exit of Mainland China Residents to Taiwan
(Please complete the form thoroughly and attach a recent color photo (within 2 years), size 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken with the subject facing forward, without a hat, without colored glasses, and with clear facial features. The photo must be of the upper half of the body, with a length from the top of the head to the chin between 3.2 cm and 3.6 cm, against a white background. The photo must not be modified or a composite image. A clear copy of the Mainland China Resident Identity Card is also required.)

Power of Attorney (Signed in person and with a copy of the identity card attached.)

Guarantee Letter (Can be provided by the school as the guarantor.)

Notarized Proof of Family Relationship (Original document to be inspected and copy to be collected.)

Copy of the Entry Permit of the Person Being Visited.

NT$600 Application Fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return.
**If the applicant is in a foreign country, Hong Kong, or Macau, they must also provide a copy of the re-entry visa, residence permit, or Hong Kong or Macau identity card.

**Verification of Family Relationship: Applicants must apply for a notarized family relationship certificate from Mainland China for verification in Taiwan. The notarized copy will be sent by the notary office to the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), while the original document must be brought by the applicant or the school to the SEF for verification. The application form, power of attorney, and guarantee letter must be stamped by the school before submission.

Insurance Claims
Exchange students are covered by both “Student Group Insurance” and “Overseas Student Insurance.” Taiwanese students from Kinmen University who have already purchased safety insurance at their home institution can be exempt from the “Student Group Insurance” mentioned in item (1) upon providing an explanation. The “Student Group Insurance” is an accident insurance, and according to Taiwanese regulations, all enrolled students are required to have this coverage. The premium is NT$225, and the responsible unit is the Student Counseling Office (Business Management Building B402). For detailed claims procedures, please refer to the Student Counseling Office website→Student Group Insurance If you need to apply for medical insurance reimbursement, you must provide the diagnosis certificate, medical expense receipts, and other relevant documents. The overseas student insurance is a medical insurance, and all exchange students must be enrolled. The monthly premium is NT$500, with a payment of NT$2,500 for five months. This insurance provides outpatient coverage for the same symptoms, limited to once per day, with a maximum reimbursement of NT$1,000 per visit. Inpatient coverage offers up to NT$1,000 per day for a hospital room, and a maximum of NT$120,000 for hospitalization per incident. Reimbursement is typically processed within two weeks after the claim is accepted, and the insurance company will transfer the payment to the designated postal account. To apply for reimbursement, the following documents are required: Claims Application Form and Personal Data Consent Form (to be filled out at the Student Life Counseling Division). Photocopy of the front page of the postal savings book. Photocopy of the Unified ID number form. Original receipts. Original diagnosis certificate.

Insurance Claims

Exchange students are covered by both “Student Group Insurance” and “Overseas Student Insurance.”
Taiwanese students from Kinmen University who have already purchased safety insurance at their home institution can be exempt from the “Student Group Insurance” mentioned in item (1) upon providing an explanation.
The “Student Group Insurance” is an accident insurance, and according to Taiwanese regulations, all enrolled students are required to have this coverage. The premium is NT$225, and the responsible unit is the Student Counseling Office (Business Management Building B402).
1. For detailed claims procedures, please refer to the Student Counseling Office website→Student Group Insurance
2. If you need to apply for medical insurance reimbursement, you must provide the diagnosis certificate, medical expense receipts, and other relevant documents.
The overseas student insurance is a medical insurance, and all exchange students must be enrolled. The monthly premium is NT$500, with a payment of NT$2,500 for five months. This insurance provides outpatient coverage for the same symptoms, limited to once per day, with a maximum reimbursement of NT$1,000 per visit. Inpatient coverage offers up to NT$1,000 per day for a hospital room, and a maximum of NT$120,000 for hospitalization per incident. Reimbursement is typically processed within two weeks after the claim is accepted, and the insurance company will transfer the payment to the designated postal account.
To apply for reimbursement, the following documents are required:

Claims Application Form and Personal Data Consent Form (to be filled out at the Student Life Counseling Division).

Photocopy of the front page of the postal savings book.

Photocopy of the Unified ID number form.

Original receipts.

Original diagnosis certificate.

Handling of Lost Documents
Lost Passbook, ATM Card, or Credit Card: Immediately report the loss to the bank or post office for a stop payment and loss report. The Post Office Customer Service Center voice system: 0800-700365. Bring the original Unified ID number form and account seal to the original post office to apply for a replacement. Fees: Replacement card: NT$100; Passbook: NT$50. Lost Taiwan Immigration Permit: Report the loss to the police station (provide the Immigration Permit number). Without the original document, you cannot exit. Please notify the Student Life Counseling Division immediately for assistance with re-application. Fee: NT$315 (including handling fee). Lost Unified ID Number Form: Report the loss to the police station (provide the Unified ID number), and bring the police report to the Student Life Counseling Division. If you still need the Unified ID form for insurance claims or other procedures, bring the police report to the division to apply for a replacement (about 5 business days). Lost Student ID: Bring your ID document (showing the photo page) and two 2-inch photos to the Academic Affairs Office, Registration Division. Pay the fee (NT$200) at the automatic payment machine at the Academic Affairs Office and obtain a receipt. Then, fill out the Tamkang University International Student ID Lost/Name Change Replacement Application form (can be downloaded from the “Forms” section of the Registration Division website or obtained at the office). It takes approximately 10 business days to receive the new student ID.

Handling of Lost Documents

1. Lost Passbook, ATM Card, or Credit Card:
  
  Immediately report the loss to the bank or post office for a stop payment and loss report. The Post Office Customer Service Center voice system: 0800-700365.
  
  Bring the original Unified ID number form and account seal to the original post office to apply for a replacement.
  
  Fees: Replacement card: NT$100; Passbook: NT$50.
  
  Lost Taiwan Immigration Permit:
  
  Report the loss to the police station (provide the Immigration Permit number).
  
  Without the original document, you cannot exit. Please notify the Student Life Counseling Division immediately for assistance with re-application.
  
  Fee: NT$315 (including handling fee).
  
  Lost Unified ID Number Form:
  
  Report the loss to the police station (provide the Unified ID number), and bring the police report to the Student Life Counseling Division.
  
  If you still need the Unified ID form for insurance claims or other procedures, bring the police report to the division to apply for a replacement (about 5 business days).
  
  Lost Student ID:
  
  Bring your ID document (showing the photo page) and two 2-inch photos to the Academic Affairs Office, Registration Division.
  
  Pay the fee (NT$200) at the automatic payment machine at the Academic Affairs Office and obtain a receipt. Then, fill out the Tamkang University International Student ID Lost/Name Change Replacement Application form (can be downloaded from the “Forms” section of the Registration Division website or obtained at the office).
  
  It takes approximately 10 business days to receive the new student ID.

Others
School Email Address	Account After Enrollment Activation Account: studentID@o365.tku.edu.tw Password: “Tku+8-digit birth year,” for example, if the birth year is 1991, January 2nd, the password would be “Tku19910102”
Leave	Please log in to Tamkang University Leave Request System Please follow the leave regulations for personal leave, sick leave, and official leave, and apply within the specified time. Late applications will not be accepted. For personal and sick leave within one day, you can process the leave through the machine outside the office in B401 on the 4th floor of the Business Administration Building. For other types of leave, please inquire at the Student Affairs Office Joint Service Center, B418. Legal basis: Tamkang University website → Secretariat → Student Affairs → Tamkang University Student Leave Regulationshttp://www.ac.tku.edu.tw/web/url.php?class=206
Map	Campus Map
Emergency Incident Handling	Military Training Office Location: Business and Management Building 4th Floor (Room B402) Phone: 24-hour emergency service hotline (02) 2622-2173 or (02) 2621-5656 ext. 2214, 2256 Police: Dial 110, Fire Department: Dial 119 ★ When calling, please calmly inform the location of the incident, department, name, nationality, identity (Mainland Chinese degree student or Mainland Chinese exchange student), and the hospital if already sent to one Fire, earthquake, and traffic accident emergency response and first aid card.