Practical Guide for Vietnamese Girlfriends Visiting Taiwan on a Tourist Visa: Tips for Filling Out Financial Proof "Average Balance" and "Guarantee Letter" (Including Queueing Techniques)

Bringing a Vietnamese girlfriend or friend to Taiwan for travel can be daunting, as the information online is mixed and there are numerous cases of visa rejections. Many people hesitate to apply due to concerns about "insufficient financial resources" or "fearing being misunderstood as planning to overstay."

In fact, as long as you grasp the correct logic, the approval rate for handling it yourself (without an agent) is very high!

Viet-Go is primarily a platform for matching Vietnamese tour guides, but we understand the complexities of cross-border procedures. Therefore, we have compiled this verified practical guide, hoping to assist you in successfully reuniting with your friends and family in Taiwan.

Below, we will provide a complete analysis from "application strategy," "document preparation," to "submission process on the day of application."

Part One: Key Strategies (Which category are you in?)

The core logic of applying for a visa is simple: prove that she has the ability to spend in Taiwan and will definitely return to Vietnam. For Vietnamese applicants, there are usually two pathways, with completely different strategies:

🅰️ Route A: She is a "salary worker" (with national insurance VssID)

If she has paid regular social insurance (social security) in Vietnam, this route is the most stable, and you may not even need to act as a guarantor.

1. Key documents: Screenshot of VssID (Vietnam Social Security App). This is the strongest proof of employment, demonstrating that she will not easily give up her job and overstay.
2. Supporting documents: Labor contract stamped by the company, leave application, and salary transfer details for the past 6 months.
3. Application name: It is recommended to apply under "personal tourism" to emphasize her identity as a quality tourist.

🅱️ Route B: She is a "freelancer" or "insufficient savings" (needs a Taiwanese guarantor)

This is the situation for most people. If there is no social security or the savings are not enough, you must adopt the **"dual financial guarantee"** strategy.

1. Girlfriend's financial proof: The key is "average balance"

Many people think that having a sum of money in the account is enough, but that's wrong! Visa officers look at the stability of the funds.

1. Amount standard: It is recommended to maintain around 3,000 USD (approximately 1 billion Vietnamese Dong).
2. Golden rule: Please ask the bank to issue a **"proof of average balance for the past 3 months."**
3. Make sure that there are funds flowing in the account for the three months prior to the application, and that the average level meets the standard.
4. ⚠️ Big taboo: Never suddenly deposit a large sum of money the day before applying, as this will be considered "borrowed money to cope," leading to a high probability of rejection.

2. Taiwanese friend's "assistance guarantee" (advanced technique)

To strengthen the financial proof, the Taiwanese side needs to provide a "Republic of China Visa Guarantee Letter." However, there is a high approval rate wording that can balance "independence" and "dependence" when filling it out:

1. Relationship field: Fill in "Friend" (avoid emphasizing girlfriend/fiancée to reduce privacy inquiries during the interview).
2. Guarantee reason (golden phrase):

"Traveling to Taiwan for tourism, the travel expenses will be borne by the invitee, and I am willing to provide necessary assistance and care during their travel period, and urge them to leave on time."

1. Strategy analysis:
2. "Self-burden": This corresponds to her prepared 3,000 USD savings, proving her economic independence and that she is not coming to rely on family.
3. "Provide assistance and care": This explains your role as a local companion (such as guiding, translating, emergency contact), rather than just a financial supporter. This combination of "independent tourist + local friend assistance" is easier to get approved than "completely relying on Taiwanese support."

Part Two: Essential Documents Checklist for Submission Day

Before heading to the office, please be sure to organize the documents in the following order. The counter staff handles a large number of cases daily, and the neater the documents are organized, the higher the chance of passing the review!

1. Required materials for the applicant (female)

1. [ ] Original passport: Valid for more than 6 months and with blank pages.
2. [ ] Passport copy (1 copy): Copy of the page with the photo (A4 size, no need to trim).
3. [ ] Online visa application form (1 copy):
4. Be sure to fill it out online at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bureau of Consular Affairs website.
5. Must be printed out (laser printing is recommended, barcode must be clear).
6. Handwritten signature (the signature must match exactly with the one in the passport).
7. [ ] 2-inch color photo with white background (2 pieces):
8. One attached to the application form, one as a backup.
9. Strict specifications: Must be a recent photo taken within 6 months, showing ears, eyebrows, without glasses, with a height from the top of the head to the chin of about 3.2-3.6cm.
10. [ ] Original financial proof: Bank-issued English version of the deposit certificate (including the average balance for the past 3 months).
11. [ ] ID card (CCCD) copy: Copy of the front and back of the Vietnamese ID card.
12. [ ] Temporary residence permit/CT07 (if applying across districts): Required only if the registered residence differs from the submission location.

2. Information provided by the guarantor (male)

(This part should be prepared by the male in Taiwan, scanned in high-quality color and sent to the female for printing, or the original can be mailed)

1. [ ] Republic of China Visa Guarantee Letter: Sample file from the guarantor (guarantee letter sample) must be signed by hand.
2. [ ] Copy of guarantor's passport.
3. [ ] Copy of guarantor's ID card (front and back).
4. [ ] Guarantor's financial proof: Copy of the cover and inner pages of the Taiwanese bank passbook (or withholding certificate).

3. Itinerary and accommodation

1. [ ] Travel itinerary: Detailed list of daily attractions (preferably in English).
2. [ ] Accommodation booking record: It is recommended to book hotels on Agoda/Booking **"with free cancellation"** (the guest's name must be the female's).
3. [ ] Flight reservation record: It is advisable to provide a reservation record issued by a travel agency (Itinerary) to prove that there is a return plan.

4. Costs and details

1. [ ] Visa fee (cash): Regular case 50 USD / urgent case 75 USD.
2. It is recommended to prepare the exact amount, and the USD bills should be clean and undamaged; old USD bills may be refused.

Part Three: Survival Rules for Submission Day

Even if the documents are perfectly prepared, if they cannot be submitted, it is all in vain. The TECO office in Vietnam has a large crowd every day, so please pay attention to the following rules:

1. Arriving early to queue is essential

The office has a limited number of counters for accepting applications each day (usually around 100, depending on the situation on-site).

1. Although it officially opens at 8:30, it is strongly recommended to arrive at 6:00 - 7:00 AM to queue for a number.
2. Arriving too late (for example, at 8:00) may result in being unable to submit that day, and you will have to come back the next day.

2. Be cautious about cross-district applications (Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City)

1. Registered in Northern Vietnam: Generally, applications should be made at the TECO office in Hanoi.
2. Registered in Southern Vietnam: Generally, applications should be made at the TECO office in Ho Chi Minh City.
3. Exceptions: If the registered residence differs from the place of application (for example, registered in Hanoi but working in Ho Chi Minh City), you must present **"temporary residence permit (Sổ Tạm Trú)" or "residence proof (CT07)"** to submit at the place of residence; otherwise, you must fly back to the registered residence.

3. Warning about the risks of "agents"

Many applicants ask: "Can I find someone to submit the application on my behalf?"

1. Official regulations: While it is allowed to entrust someone else to submit.
2. Practical risks: For **"personal tourism visas," if the applicant is not present, the review becomes extremely strict. Visa officers often require "immediate interviews," and the person submitting on behalf cannot** answer personal itinerary questions.
3. Strongly recommended: Even if you find someone to help queue or organize documents, the applicant must be present. When it is time for your number, personally submit the documents, allowing the visa officer to see you, which can significantly reduce the chance of being directly rejected.

💡 Insider's Organizing Tips (Pro Tips)

1. Organize in order: Do not stuff all papers randomly into a bag. Please use paper clips or long clips to organize in the order of "application form -> passport copy -> financial proof -> guarantor information -> itinerary and accommodation."
2. Bring originals for verification: Although copies are collected, you must carry the originals of bank passbooks, ID cards, etc., as the visa officer may request to verify the originals at any time.
3. Dress appropriately: It is recommended to dress neatly on the submission day (as if going for an interview), and avoid wearing flip-flops or overly casual attire; first impressions are very important for the visa officer's subjective judgment. Make sure!! If you wear flip-flops, they might ask you to rent shoes before you can enter....

Conclusion

Although applying for a Taiwan visa involves tedious details, from the "average value" of financial proof to the "queue battle" on the submission day, every step must be taken seriously. However, as long as the information is genuine and the logic is reasonable, the success rate is actually in your hands.

Viet-Go is a platform focused on Vietnamese travel information and tour guide matching. We firmly believe that transparency and sharing of information can help more friends who love Taiwan and Vietnam.

If you have any questions during the document preparation process, or if you need local travel advice in Vietnam after successfully obtaining the visa, feel free to keep an eye on our website for information. We wish everyone a smooth application process and a joyful reunion soon!