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How do I get a permanent ARC (ie. an APRC)?

Apr 1, 2019 | Work Permits, Visas, and ARCs

In lieu of an easy way towards Taiwanese citizenship, the APRC is the next best thing. Many foreigners who have received their Alien Permanent Resident Card describe the feeling as cathartic, a moment of great relief. At the time they get it they have lived in Taiwan...

Can I employee foreign interns in Taiwan?

May 7, 2012 | Work Permits, Visas, and ARCs

Can I employee foreign interns in Taiwan? What are the visa requirements to enable foreign interns to intern at my company, and how long can they intern?

Is there an investment visa? If so, how much do I have to invest?

Mar 3, 2012 | Work Permits, Visas, and ARCs

Unlike Hong Kong, Taiwan does NOT have an investment visa or capital entrant scheme. However, a foreign national who has held an ARC for at least 3 or 5 years may be eligible to apply for permanent residence (an Alien Permanent Residence Card [Plum Blossom Card]) by...

Can I become a Taiwanese citizen? If so, how?

Mar 3, 2012 | Work Permits, Visas, and ARCs

You must live in Taiwan for three consecutive years if you have a Taiwanese spouse or five years if you are a general foreigner. Renounce your original nationality, develop basic Mandarin Chinese language skills and knowledge of Taiwanese civil rights and be prepared...

How long will my ARC last if I set up my own business?

Mar 3, 2012 | Work Permits, Visas, and ARCs

Taiwan’s ARCs are given on a yearly basis, meaning that the one you get first will expire on that same day the following year

What are the procedures for getting an ARC?

Mar 3, 2012 | Work Permits, Visas, and ARCs

After receiving a resident visa and entering Taiwan, foreign nationals are then required to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate with the foreign affairs police under the National Police Administration of the Ministry of Interior.
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