NOTICE FOR HOLDERS OF TAIWAN RESIDENT VISAS
  1. Subject to Article 22 of the ROC Immigration Law, holders of Resident Visas admitted into Taiwan are required to apply, within 15 days after being admitted, for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and a re-entry permit at the local city/county police departments or bureaus. The permitted duration of stay is indicated on the ARC. Holders of valid ARCs must obtain are-entry permit to re-enter Taiwan.
  2. For information about visas, immigration, employment, education, tax, and health insurance services, you may browse the "Information for Foreigners, Republic of China" website at http://iff.npa.gov.tw/ or call the "International Community Service Hotline" at 0800-024-111.

  • English Speaking Telephone Directory Assistance
    TEL: 106
  • Taipei City Police Department
    TEL: (02)2331-3561
  • Taipei County Government Police Bureau
    TEL: (02)2959-4811
  • Taichung City Police Bureau
    TEL: (04)2327-3875
  • Kaohsiung City Government Police Bureau
    TEL: (07)221-5796
  • Hualien County Police Bureau
    TEL: (03)822-4023
  • Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    TEL: (02)2343-2888