NATIONAL IMMIGRATION AGENCY Regulations Governing Foreign Students’ Visiting and Residence Status

Outline VISA Introduction Visitor VISA Extension What is ARC Quit /Shorten Exchange period Information you must know

Type of Visa VISITOR VISA: Short term VISA, able to stay in Taiwan for 180 days RESIDENT VISA: Long term VISA, able to stay in Taiwan for over 180 days DIPLOMATIC VISA COURTESY VISA

Knowing your VISA

VISA Extension Applicable target: Exchange students of visa validation period for less than 180 days VISA Extension: VISA validation period: 60 days or more Without “NO EXTENSION” written on the VISA Application must be submitted to local NIA service centers within 15 days before the expiration date

VISA Extension Documents required: Application form (Do NOT need picture) Passport Original and copy of VISA Student ID and Admission Letter (Includes exchange period on it) To authorize an agent to apply for VISA extension, authorization letter and identification document of the agent are needed.

Apply for ID Number Applicable target: For those who never apply for an ID number and are in need of opening bank account, file taxes, apply for health insurance, or apply for drivers’ license. One ID number per person and this number is valid for a lifetime

Apply for ID Number Apply ID number at local NIA service centers Required Documents: Application Form (Do NOT need picture) Passport and photo page copy of the passport To authorize an agent to apply for ID number, authorization letter and identification document of the agent are needed. For those who already have an ARC, the ARC ID number can be used as ID number, therefore, the ARC holders do not need to apply for an ID number.

What is ARC Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Identification card in Taiwan Basic personal information, personal picture, validity of ARC

Knowing Your ARC 、 、

Multiple Re-entry Permit

Apply for ARC Applicant：Exchange students holding resident visa Deadline：within 15 days after arrival Office in charge：NIA local service centers Documentation：application form, 1 photo**, passport, visa, admission letter, proof of registration ( e.g. student ID card with school’s registration stamp) Fee：NTD1,000 per year Process time：10 working days （pick up ARC with receipt） Photo**: the photo shall be taken within 1 year and with the same format as Taiwan National ID card.

Where to submit application NIA local service center **Individual application: counters for foreign application. **Group application: a reserved counter for group application only (appointment by telephone in advance is required) In your school (please contact NIA local service center for details by school)

A Replacement for a lost ARC Documentation： application form, passport, 1 photo**, proof of registration, declaration or proof of reporting a lost ARC to the police Fee：NTD500 Process time：10 working days （pick up ARC with receipt) 、 、

Reporting a lost passport Office in charge: NIA local service center Documentation：application form, 2 photos**, documents used as proof of personal identity Submitting the application in person Updating information after obtaining new passport or travel document

Quit /Shorten Exchange period If a student quit school or shorten his/her exchange period in Taiwan, his/her ARC will become invalid and shall be returned to NIA within 15 days; accordingly, alien must leave the country as ordered by NIA.

Laws governing foreigner’s visiting and residency Immigration act The enforcement rules of the immigration act Regulations governing visiting, residency and permanent residency of Aliens

Reminder(1) Foreigners shall always carry their passports or ARCs. 【Article 22, immigration Act 】 內政部入出國及移民署 18 18 18

Reminder(2) Resident visa holder shall apply for an ARC within 15 days after arrival 【Article22, immigration act 】 Violator will be fined NTD2,000-NTD10,000 【Subparagraph 2, article 85, immigration act 】 內政部入出國及移民署 19 19 19

Reminder(3) The designated period for ARC extension is within 30 days before its expiration date. ARC holder overstaying his/her residency period will be fined NTD2,000-NTD10,000 . 【Paragraph 1 and 3, article 31, immigration act 】 【Subparagraph 4, article 85, immigration act】 內政部入出國及移民署 20 20 20

Reminder(4) Fines standard for overstay Overstay period Fines 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 內政部入出國及移民署 21 21

Reminder(5) With unchanged reason of stay from previous application, ARC holder overstaying his/her residency period less than 30 days can re-apply for residence after being fined 【Paragraph 3, article 31, immigration act 】 內政部入出國及移民署 22 22 22

Reminder(6) ARC holder overstaying residence period for over 29 days is not allowed to re-apply for an ARC in Taiwan. Pay fines, leave Taiwan, and apply for visa to re-enter. 內政部入出國及移民署 23 23

Reminder(7) Registering change of domicile or employer within 15 days. 【Paragraph 5 and 6, article 31, immigration act】 內政部入出國及移民署 24 24

Reminder(8) NTD10,000. Violation Fines First time NT2,000 Second time Violators will be fined NTD2,000- NTD10,000. 【Subparagraph 3, article 85, immigration act】 Violation Fines First time NT2,000 Second time NT5,000 Third time NT10,000 內政部入出國及移民署 25 25

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