Visa medical health check (including freshmen physical examination): 
 

1. If you are one of the following, please attend the examination:

   1. Those who need to apply for residence and exit permits in Taiwan (Hong Kong and Macao students, nationals without registered permanent residence in the Taiwan Areas).

   2. Those who are currently holding a Visitor Visa but must change to Resident Visa and then to an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) card. Resident Visa holder only need to attend freshmen physical examinations.

2. Time: Please visit the Health Center for more information.  

3. Venue: NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building 1st Floor Service Counter.

4. Fees: The preferential price is NT$1350.

5. Required documents:

   1. Admission letter.

   2. Passport (Forgin student/ Overseas Chinese Students) / Exit and Entry Permit (Hong Kong and Macao).

   3. First visit registration form (Please select the Visa Medical Health Check).

   4. National Cheng Kung University for Freshman Physical Examination Consent for Release of Information.

   5. MMR immunisation record. (MMR three-in-one vaccine is needed for those who do not provide immunisation record)

6. Important reminder:

   1. Do not eat for 12 hours before the exam; if thirsty, drink plain water only; avoid sugary drinks.

   2. Please attend the scheduled appointment at NCKU Hospital to avoid delaying subsequent procedures for issuing or renewing your resident certificate

   3. eport delivery: you will receive results in about 10 working days.

Freshman physical examination: 
 

1. Candidate: For Resident Visa holder (ex. Malaysia, etc.), ARC holder, Taiwan Residence Certificate with multiple Exit and Entry Permit holder, Taiwan Identity Card holder, only freshman physical examination is needed.

2. Time: Please visit the Health Center for more information. 

3. Venue: NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building 1st Floor Service Counter.

4. Fee: Preferential price NT$900.

5. Proceed to NCKU Health Centre/Physical examination of freshman, fill up the "National Cheng Kung University for Freshman Physical Examination Consent for Release of Information" and print it. 

6. Required documents:

   1. Admission letter.

   2. Passport/ROC/National Health Insurance Card.

   3. First visit registration form (Please select the Freshman Physical Examination).

   4. National Cheng Kung University for Freshman Physical Examination Consent for Release of Information.

7. Important reminder:

   1. Do not eat for 12 hours before the exam; if thirsty, drink plain water only; avoid sugary drinks.

   2. Please attend the scheduled appointment at NCKU Hospital.

   3. Report delivery: results are available online (within 3 months) after completion; the hospital will not issue a paper report by default. If you need a paper report for external use, please request it at the hospital counter.

HIV screening is not provided in physical examination: 
 

The Government of Republic of China (Taiwan) has revised its laws to lift restrictions on entry, stay and residence of non-ROC nationals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in addition to removing this item from health examination. The Government of Republic of China (Taiwan) does not offer subsidies to non-ROC nationals infected with HIV infection for treatment in Taiwan. The annual treatment costs for HIV is NTD$300,000 (approximately USD$10,000). It is strongly advised that non-ROC nationals undergo HIV screening in their homeland prior to visiting Taiwan in order to understand their own health conditions. Persons infected with HIV are strongly advised to stay in their homeland for treatment. Persons intending to work in Taiwan are advised to purchase medical health insurance in advance to avoid financial burdens. Upon entry into the Republic of China (Taiwan), foreigners may undergo HIV screening at a hospital to determine their infection status.