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National Immigration Agency

Regulations Governing theVisiting and Residence Status

of Foreign Students

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Outline

VISA introductionVisitor VISA extensionWhat is an ARCTerminate/Shorten exchange period Information you must know

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Types of visas VISITOR VISAVISITOR VISA: Short term VISA with a : Short term VISA with a

permitted stay in Taiwan for 180 dayspermitted stay in Taiwan for 180 days RESIDENT VISARESIDENT VISA: Long term VISA with a : Long term VISA with a

permitted stay in Taiwan for permitted stay in Taiwan for overover 180 days 180 days DIPLOMATIC VISADIPLOMATIC VISA COURTESY VISACOURTESY VISA

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Knowing your VISA

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Q: Who should apply for a visa extension?

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A: Exchange students of visa validation period for less than 180 days

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Q: Is my visa an extendable visa?

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A: If your visa has validity of 60 days or more, and “no extension” is not written on the visa. Your visa should be an extendable visa.

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Q: When should I apply for my visa extension?

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A: You should apply for visa extension within 15 days before your visa expires.

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Q: Where should I apply for visa extension?

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A: You should apply for the visa extension at your local NIA service center.

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Q: What documents should I prepare for my visa extension?

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Application form (Photo not req.)PassportOriginal and copy of VisaStudent ID and Admission Letter

(Include exchange period)

A: Documents required for visa extension

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Q: What should I do if I cannot come to apply for my visa extension in person?

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A: If you cannot submit your application in person, you may ask an agent to submit it for you. However, the power of attorney and attorney’s ID are required.

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Q: What should I do if I need to open a bank account in Taiwan?

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A: You will need to apply for an ID Number in order to open a bank account in Taiwan.

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Q: Who can apply for an ID Number?

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A: Those who have never applied for an ID number or ARC, and are in needed of opening a bank account, filing taxes, or applying for health insurance / driver’s license.

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Q: How long is the validity of my ID Number?

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A: Your ID number is valid for life. Each person can only have one ID Number in Taiwan.

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Q: What documents should I prepare to apply for an ID Number?

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A: Documents required for ID Number

Application form (photo not required)

Passport (original and one copy)

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Q: What should I do if I cannot apply for my ID number in person?

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A: If you can not submit your application in person, you may ask an agent to submit it for you. However, the power of attorney and attorney’s ID are required.

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Q: Do I need an ID number if I already have an ARC?

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A: For those who already have an ARC , the ARC number serves as your ID number, therefore, the ARC holders do not need to apply for an ID number.

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What is an ARC Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

Identification card in Taiwan

Basic personal information, personal picture, validity of ARC

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Knowing Your ARC

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Q: Who should apply for ARC?

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A: Exchange or degree students with resident visa and plan to stay in Taiwan for longer than 6 months should apply for an ARC.

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Q: Is there a deadline to apply for an ARC?

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A: Students with resident visa should apply for ARC within 15 days after arrival.

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Q: What will happen if I do not apply ARC within 15 days of arrival?

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A: Students with a resident visa who fail to apply for an ARC within 15 days of arrival could be fined 2,000NTD - 10,000NTD, depending on the length of the delay in submitting the application.

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Q: Can I apply for ARC if I only have a visitor visa?

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A: If you have a visitor visa and plan to stay in Taiwan for more than 6 months, you will need to go to Ministry of Foreign Affairs to change your visitor visa to a resident visa before applying for an ARC.

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Q:Where should I go to apply for an ARC?

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A:1. At your local NIA service center Individual application: submit application at counters for foreign

passport holders Group application: submit group applications at a reserved counter

(advanced appointment by phone is required)

2. At your school (Registration Day Only)

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National Immigration AgencyNational Immigration Agencyon-campus serviceson-campus services

Services including: ARCs and ROC ID numbers(For submitting application only, other inquiries please

contact Taipei City Service Center N.I.A. 02-23889393 ext.3214)

Date: September 12, 2014 (Friday)Time: 09:00-11:50, 13:30-16:00Location:

B1 of Core Subjects Classroom Building

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Q: What documents should I prepare for applying ARC?

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A: Documents for ARC Application

Application Form Passport and Visa 1 photo (2”x 2” taken within a year and

same format as Taiwan ID) Admission Letter (exchange period written

on it) Proof of Registration (Student ID with

registration stamp)

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Q: How much should I pay for the ARC?

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A: The application fee for the ARC is 1,000NTD per year.

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Q: How long does it take to make an ARC?

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A: The processing time for an ARC is around 10 working days. You can come to the NIA Service Center to pick up your ARC with the original receipt.

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Q: What should I do if I lost my ARC?

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A: You should go to the local NIA Service Center and ask for a replacement for the lost ARC.

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Q: What documents should I prepare for a replacement of the lost ARC?

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A: Replacement for a lost ARC Application Form Passport 1 photo (2”x 2” taken within a year and

same format as Taiwanese ID) Proof of Registration (Student ID with

registration stamp) Declaration form; or proof reporting the

lost ARC to the police

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Q: How much should I pay for the replacement of a lost ARC?

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A: You will be charge 500NTD to replace a lost ARC.

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Q: What should I do if I lost my passport?

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A: Reporting a lost passport Go to local NIA Service Center to report the lost

passport in person. Prepare application form, 2 photos (2”x 2”) ,

Documents used as proof of identity . Bring the Certificate of Lost Passport to the

embassy or consulate of your home country to apply for a new passport.

You need to go to NIA Service Center to update the information after obtaining your new passport or travel document.

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Q: What will happen if I overstay in Taiwan?

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A: You will be fined 2,000NTD to 10,000NTD depending on the length of overstay.

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內政部入出國及移民署

Overstay Period Fine

Less than 11 days NT 2,000

11~30 days NT 4,000

31~60 days NT 6,000

61~90 days NT 8,000

Over 90 days NT10,000

Fines for Overstay

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Q: Is it possible to apply for an ARC extension if I have already overstayed?

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A1: If you continue to study in Taiwan, and your period of overstay is less than 30 days, you may re-apply for ARC extension after paying the fine.

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A2: If you overstayed for over 29 days, you cannot re-apply for an ARC in Taiwan.You must pay the penalty and leave Taiwan. Apply a new visa to re-enter Taiwan and submit a new ARC application again.

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Q: Should I report to NIA if I change my address?

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A: You should report change of address to NIA within 15 days. ARC holders who fail to do so will be fined.

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Violators can be fined from 2,000NTD to 10,000NTD.

Violation Fine

First offense NT2,000

Second offense NT5,000

Third offense NT10,000

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Q: What will happen if I drop out/quit school or shorten my exchange period?

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A1: NIA will cancel your ARC if you drop out/quit or graduate early because the residential reason is no longer valid.

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A2: In this case, you should return your ARC to the local NIA Service Center, and inform us the designated date of exiting Taiwan.

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Thank you for your attention!