內政部入出國及移民署 Orientation for Visa, ARC, Lost Passport and Overstay Tainan City First Service Center, National Immigration Agency　 Hi, good afternoon everyone. My name is Linda, the officer of immigration office. I am glad to tell you something about Immigration Acts. Since taking about laws might be a little boring, I holp you guys could try to wake yourselves up when you drop off. Because something is pretty important for foreigners. Such as which kind of visa you can apply for your ARC? how long you can stay in Taiwan? when you have to extend your ARC? Or if you overstay, what can you do? Immigration Officer: Linda Yang 2017/4/20

Summary About NIA Visa regulation ARC regulation Lost passport Overstay Related Information The first I will introduce National immigration Agency (we call NIA) and the second I’ll talk something about VISA and ARC. 2017/4/20

About the National Immigration Agency Established on January 2, 2007 25 Service Centers 25 Specialized Operation Brigades (S.O.B) 23 Port and Air Port Brigades 6 Detention Centers The National Immigration Agency has been officially established since 2 January 2007 and its main objectives are to enhance the care and guidance of new immigrants, the strict exit and entry control, the inspection on illegal immigrants, the forcible deportation, and the prevention of trafficking in persons. 2017/4/20

About Specialized Operation Brigades Main Business： Crack-down on illegal activity Inspection Detention Repatriation Urgent Service for Foreigners Cause the service center isn’t open at night and on vacation, so if foreigners need immediately help such as document lost, They can contact with the SOB. 2017/4/20

About Service Center Main service： Foreigners: Visa extension, ARC application, APRC application...etc. China, Hong Kong, Macau : Entry Permit, Stay Permit, Resident Permit …etc Immigrant assistance and guidance Three years ago, we just have four service centers in Taiwan. Before that, foreign affairs are responsible by police stations. Of course, it might be too strict when foreigners are requested to go to police station. 2017/4/20

TAINAN CITY FIRST SERVICE CENTER NATIONAL IMMIGRATION AGENCY Business Hour : Monday ~ Friday, 08:00 ~ 17:00 Main Line:(06)2937641, (06)2936472 2017/4/20

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B=Tainan City First Service Center, NIA A=NCKU B=Tainan City First Service Center, NIA 2017/4/20

VISA Introduction VISA TYPE DURATION OF STAY ENTER BEFORE VISA NUMBER Look at this picture. Before you came to Taiwan, you must get the visa first. But do you kwon which kind of visa you hold? Which kind of visa could be used to apply for your ARC? ARC means Alien Resident Certificate. The name implies if you want to apply for ARC, you must hold Resident Visa. Look at NO.1, you can know which kind of visa you held. ENTER BEFORE VISA NUMBER REMARKS ENTRIES 2017/4/20

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Application Information for Visitor Visa Extension Required Documents: A:An application form B:Passport and Visa C:One photo D:Related documents Notices: Any Foreign national who was granted 60-days Visitor’s Visa may extend their stay up to a maximum of 180-days by applying for an extension at the National Immigration Office. By 15 days before expiration. A foreigner’s duration of stay is computed from the day after he or she enters the country until his or her date of departure. All foreign nationals are strictly prohibited from getting employment of any nature without a work permit. 2017/4/20

Visa Free Program Except United Kingdom and Canada, Foreign nationals entering the country under the Visa Free Program can not in any way extend their Visa. 2017/4/20

Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) 2017/4/20 2017/4/20 15

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Photo Size A thin half-length color photo with a glossy finish taken with a white background within the past year that should be 4.5cm X 3.5cm with an image of the head that should not be shorter than 3.2cm or longer than 3.6cm from the top of the head to the chin, without wearing a hat or a pair of color glasses, with clear facial features not covered and identifiable, and should not be modified or composed. 2017/4/20 2017/4/20 17

外國人居停留案件申請表 2017/4/20

Application Information for Alien Resident Certificates Required documents: A: An application form B: passport and Visa C: One photo D: Related documents ex: Studying：Student identification card or certificate of enrollment (students applying for the first time may present notice of admission). Processing time: Ten (10) Working Days . Fees： One year term: NT$1,000. (Student Only) Two year term: NT$2,000. Three year term: NT$3,000. Overseas Chinese Students : NT$500. Talk about so many things you may want to know what kind of document I should prepare? You can see right here. 2017/4/20

Application Information for Change Resident Address Required documents: A: An application form B: ARC C: One photo D: The proof of address (such as a new lease agreement, or current utility bills such as water, electricity or telephone, etc.) Penalties: Foreigners who have failed to file the change of their home or work address within 15 days. The first time, fine of NT$2,000. The second time, fine of NT$5,000. The third time, fine of NT$10,000. 2017/4/20

How to renew your ARC (students) Required documents: A: An application form B: Passport and ARC C: One photo D: Related documents: Student identification card. Certificate of Enrollment. Notice of school’s admission. Notices: By 30 days before expiration. 2017/4/20

Notices: Foreigners holding resident visas should go to local service center of National Immigration Agency to apply for alien resident certificate within 15 days. Make sure that your ARC have re-entry permit. Except the oversee Chinese students. ARC holders are required to report any changes in their status or place of domicile to the National Immigration Office within 15 days after any change was effected. If you lost or damage your ARC, you need apply for a new one and the fee is NT$500. 2017/4/20

Sample1：First time to apply for ARC Passport and Visa in Need Application Form 2017/4/20

Notice of Admission and Award Certificate 2017/4/20

Lease agreement, or current utility bills such as water, electricity or telephone 2017/4/20

Sample 2： ARC Extension Passport and ARC in Need Application Form Student Card 2017/4/20

Tuition Receipt and Lease 2017/4/20

Study at Chinese Language Center Attendance Record Certificate of Enrollment 2017/4/20

Notices: If you don’t have the enrollment certificate or receipt for 2012 fall semester for ARC extension or the first time application, NIA will only issue(extend) ARC to Sep. 30th. Before the expiration date of ARC, please prepare your enrollment certificate of or receipt to extend ARC again. Then we will extend the valid period for one year. The valid period is calculated from the last extension date to next year. 2017/4/20

Sample3： Graduate to Extend ARC to Sep. 30. Passport and ARC in Need 2017/4/20

Application Information for Lost Passport Declaration Required documents: A: An application form B: Personal identification document C: Two photos Notices: Foreigners who have lost their passports should report to NIA in person. 2017/4/20

尋獲報案紀錄表 外國護照遺失 2017/4/20

Application Information for Overstay Exit Required documents: A: Passport or travel documents B: Booked airplane/boat ticket for departure within 7 days. Penalties: Overstay of 1 – 10 days, fine of NT$2,000. Overstay of 11 – 30 days, fine of NT$4,000. Overstay of 31 – 60 days, fine of NT$6,000. Overstay of 61 – 90 days, fine of NT$8,000. Overstay of 91 or more days, fine of NT$10,000. Minors under 18 years of age are fined half of the penalty Unfortunately, if you overstay, you can see how much money you have to pay. 2017/4/20

Application Information for Overstay Exit Notices: You must complete the process personally. If you overstay less than 90 days, you can go to the NIA's service center or take the completed documents to the NIA's Border Affairs Brigades at the airports/harbors for exit processing. Foreigners who overstay their visas may be prohibited from reentry. If you overstay less than 30 days and you are still a student, you can take the studying certificate to NIA's service center . After paying the fine, you can renew ARC without exit.   2017/4/20

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Information for foreigners in Taiwan: 0800-024-111 Related information Information for foreigners in Taiwan: 0800-024-111 Police Department:110 Fire station:119 Council of labor affairs:02-85902567 Southern Taiwan Office, Ministry of foreign affairs: 07-2110605 Centers for Disease Control: 1922 2017/4/20

Question? Can I work in Taiwan without the work permit? No, you can not. Illegal working. The penalties are from NT$30,000 up to NT$150,000. You will be deported and prohibited entry Taiwan for 3 years. 2017/4/20

Sample 4 Work permit Chinese Version English Version 2017/4/20

謝謝聆聽 National Immigration Agency cares about you 2017/4/20