Taiwan - Apply for Alien Resident Certificate (ACR)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Alien Resident Certificate (ACR), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. After submitting the application, the applicant will be scheduled for an interview and fingerprinting at the NIA office.
11. During the interview, the applicant will be asked questions about your background, education, and employment.
12. After completing the interview and fingerprinting, the applicant will need to wait for the NIA to process your application.
13. If the application is approved, the applicant will be notified by the NIA to collect the ACR.
14. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport with a valid visa
• National Health Insurance card
• Two recent passport-size photos
• Application form
• A registration fees
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan
Tel.: (02) 2348-2604
Fax: (02) 2382-1874
Address: 2, Ketagalan Blvd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100202
Contact link
Embassy and consulates link

Eligibility

• If the applicant is a foreigner who wants to live in Taiwan for a period of more than six months, you will need to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) or Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC).

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity for this certificate is two years.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Address
• ZIP code
• Parents details
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) is an identification card issued by the National Immigration Agency (NIA) of Taiwan to foreign nationals who reside in Taiwan for a period of more than six months.

Information which might help

• The card contains the holder's name, photo, date of birth, passport number, and a unique identification number. It serves as proof of identity and residency in Taiwan and is required for various purposes, such as opening a bank account, applying for a driver's license, and accessing public services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• It serves as proof of identity and residency in Taiwan and is required for various purposes, such as opening a bank account, applying for a driver's license, and accessing public services.

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