ARC Application
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ARC online application system: https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en&fbclid=IwAR1mbFIHoLUPjZRmS_IGCtfnlwgCIWjnsWKDsjBd-Slc122AhDo8erZolSI
- A foreign national who enters with a residency visa or obtains a residency visa in Taiwan shall apply for an ARC within 15 days or the over-due penalty will be NT$ 2,000-10,000.
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A foreign national shall apply for an ARC extension within 30 days before his/her period of residency expires.
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ARC expire fine: Expire 01 days to 10 days, fine is 10,000 NTD
Expire 11 days to 30 days, fine is 20,000 NTD
Expire 31 days to 60 days, fine is 30,000 NTD
(After penalty re-entry within 7 days)
Expire 61 days to 90 days, fine is 40,000 NTD
Expire over 91 days, fine is 50,000 NTD
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Required documents (details are in the attachment below)
- First-time Application
Passport
Residence Visa
Admission letter
Current student proof *
E-file of headshot photo (details are in the attachment below)
A proof of residence in Taiwan (rental contract)
- Application for Extension
Passport
Current ARC card
Current student proof *
E-file of headshot photo (details are in the attachment below)
* You have to pay the registration fee first to apply the student certificate for the new semester. If your ARC is going to be expired, please notice the announcement in the Facebook group about bill-taking for the registration fee or contact the officer of OIA for help. -
Application fee: NT$1000 for 1 year
(no matter first-time application or extension)