All foreigners taking residence in Taiwan must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) within 15 days of their arrival in the country. This process is done with the National Immigration Agency and you may do it yourself or ask the university to handle it in your name. Your ARC will be your main form of identification while living in Taiwan and will allow you to re-enter the country without applying for visas during its validity.

Please see more details bellow. Do not hesitate to contact us if you still have any questions.

Depending on your nationality, you may be required to apply for a visa before entering Taiwan. It is recommended that you apply for a resident visa type. This are the documents you will be required in order to apply for one:

Fees: NTD 2,200

Applicants outside of Taiwan are advised to apply for visa at the R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas representative office.

Those who enter Taiwan on a Visitor Visa must apply for a Resident Visa 7 working days before the Visitor Visa expires. Visit the website of Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) for more information.

A foreign national who enters Taiwan with a residancy visa shall visit the National Immigration Agency and apply for an ARC within 15 days after entering Taiwan. The process is fast and simple and you will require the following documents:

Fees:
One Year Term: 1,000 NTD
Two Year Term: 2,000 NTD
Three Year Term: 3,000 NTD
Overseas Chinese Students: 500 NTD

Processing time: 10 working days

Students are required to email a copy of their ARC to the OIC office