# Moving to Taiwan **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/taiwan/moving-to-taiwan/29.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Moving to Taiwan category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-moving-to-taiwan-category/35)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-moving-to-taiwan-category/35 "2020-02-07T15:13:52Z")
Everything about moving to Taiwan or related issues --- ## [How early is too early to look for housing?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-early-is-too-early-to-look-for-housing/258771)
**Author:** [@gaogirl](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gaogirl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-early-is-too-early-to-look-for-housing/258771 "2026-10-11T03:00:46Z")
I’ve been looking at 591 for the past two months. I can see that good housing goes fast, especially the ones labeled “可短期租賃”. My language school scholarship is technically 6 months, but I want to try and find a job after… --- ## [Taiwan vs Japan living](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-vs-japan-living/231633)
**Author:** [@Bin](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Bin)\ **Replies:** 654\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-vs-japan-living/231633 "2026-09-26T08:09:14Z")
Hey, so I have seen this topic around before on forumosa and other sites, but most posts I’ve seen are quite old or have to do with visting each country so I am asking here. Basically, I’m currently in my mid 20s workin… --- ## [Residences/Full service apartments?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/residences-full-service-apartments/258543)
**Author:** [@Andrew0409](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Andrew0409)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/residences-full-service-apartments/258543 "2026-07-28T13:55:15Z")
I’m been thinking of spending a month or 2 each year in Taipei. Ideally we would stay at a residence type service apartment with a Laundry machine and house keeping. Does anyone have any recommendations? Somewhere easy… --- ## [Moving furniture](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-furniture/256017)
**Author:** [@Schaffli](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Schaffli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-furniture/256017 "2026-02-08T22:32:59Z")
Hi! My family of 4 will be moving to Taipei this summer from Texas. My employer will provide us with some relocation money, but we’re planning on selling most of our belongings, including furniture. There are a few furni… --- ## [Caterpillar Plant Equipment Jobs in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/caterpillar-plant-equipment-jobs-in-taiwan/255992)
**Author:** [@scruffypuppy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/scruffypuppy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/caterpillar-plant-equipment-jobs-in-taiwan/255992 "2026-02-06T07:40:38Z")
Hi everyone, We are living in outback Australia but have been entertaining the idea of moving to Taiwan one day (my mum’s side of the family is Taiwanese and I have lived in Taiwan for a number of years). My husband is… --- ## [Gold Card holder bringing Chinese spouse](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-holder-bringing-chinese-spouse/255932)
**Author:** [@goodcat](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/goodcat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-holder-bringing-chinese-spouse/255932 "2026-02-03T05:45:26Z")
Has any non-NWHR Taiwanese successfully brought a Mainland Chinese spouse through the full residency path? Has anyone here who is not a Taiwanese national with household registration (i.e., a non-NWHR Taiwanese) success… --- ## [Civil Engineering jobs in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/civil-engineering-jobs-in-taiwan/255951)
**Author:** [@GasmaskDog](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/GasmaskDog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/civil-engineering-jobs-in-taiwan/255951 "2026-02-02T10:06:07Z")
Hello everyone. I’m currently in school for my bacholers (USA) in Civil Engineering in aware that Taiwan is a part of the Washington accord so I shouldn’t have any major issues getting my degree recognized. I dream of l… --- ## [What's the catch for a foreigner's kid who studied the IB syllabus applying for undergrad admission ](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/whats-the-catch-for-a-foreigners-kid-who-studied-the-ib-syllabus-applying-for-undergrad-admission/254965)
**Author:** [@chis](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/chis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/whats-the-catch-for-a-foreigners-kid-who-studied-the-ib-syllabus-applying-for-undergrad-admission/254965 "2025-12-10T03:15:40Z")
"Hey everyone in the Formosa group, I have an urgent question about university admissions for my child, who is studying the IB syllabus in English here in Taiwan. We’re aiming for medicine, which seems to add another lay… --- ## [Americans psyching me out about safety](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/americans-psyching-me-out-about-safety/238394)
**Author:** [@torchik37](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/torchik37)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/americans-psyching-me-out-about-safety/238394 "2025-12-09T08:58:48Z")
Hi all! Let me preface this with: I know this is a super annoying question. I plan to make the move from the US to Taiwan in the next few months. I previously had very little concern (as I don’t read/watch the news lol),… --- ## [I think I need to quit Forumosa](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-think-i-need-to-quit-forumosa/193426)
**Author:** [@projectmaximus](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/projectmaximus)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-think-i-need-to-quit-forumosa/193426 "2025-12-08T16:57:36Z")
Y’all, I am pretty new to this site but I am already addicted. I keep logging on at hourly intervals throughout the day and reading through threads from years ago. It’s not actually that I’m addicted to the site but rat… --- ## [What is the most cost effective and efficient way of moving to Taiwan as a single person?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-the-most-cost-effective-and-efficient-way-of-moving-to-taiwan-as-a-single-person/254587)
**Author:** [@wolfiewolf](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/wolfiewolf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-the-most-cost-effective-and-efficient-way-of-moving-to-taiwan-as-a-single-person/254587 "2025-11-17T02:49:43Z")
I got my Gold Card. I’m planning to move from Singapore to Taichung. May I ask what will be the most cost effective and efficient way of finding a place to rent as a single person? Plan A: Bring everything over. Stay in… --- ## [Dividend FIRE in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dividend-fire-in-taiwan/253586)
**Author:** [@Dividoom](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Dividoom)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dividend-fire-in-taiwan/253586 "2025-11-07T06:35:18Z")
Hello everyone! :smiling\_face: So I plan on applying for the gold card in 2027 and retiring / living off my American dividends in Taiwan. I’m curious if anyone has experience with living off investments in Taiwan as a fo… --- ## [Getting a Taiwan Prepaid number for longterm](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/getting-a-taiwan-prepaid-number-for-longterm/251294)
**Author:** [@iamit](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/iamit)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/getting-a-taiwan-prepaid-number-for-longterm/251294 "2025-11-05T10:43:21Z")
Hi I recently got my ARC (Entrepreneur Visa). I generally travel a lot for work and might not be in Taiwan for long stretches. I’d be there like alternate months as of now. I want to get a prepaid SIM card now (that is … --- ## [Is NTU a good idea for an American?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-ntu-a-good-idea-for-an-american/254368)
**Author:** [@Arigershen](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Arigershen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-ntu-a-good-idea-for-an-american/254368 "2025-11-04T10:35:08Z")
I am a current high school senior from California, and I applied to NTU for the English-taught International Relations major. I studied abroad in Taiwan at Tamkang University during my junior year and fell in love with T… --- ## [Looking for relocation agent (NOT a moving company)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-for-relocation-agent-not-a-moving-company/253912)
**Author:** [@David101](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/David101)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-for-relocation-agent-not-a-moving-company/253912 "2025-10-09T20:46:10Z")
Hi, I’ve been searching for relocation agents but most of the sites are for moving companies. I’m not looking for a big moving company. I’m basically looking for a freelance person who do this as a side job or weekends. … --- ## [Is living in Jiaoxi as good as I think?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-living-in-jiaoxi-as-good-as-i-think/253694)
**Author:** [@JanD](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/JanD)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 1:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-living-in-jiaoxi-as-good-as-i-think/253694 "2025-09-25T01:11:48Z")
Since I finally found a fully remote job after more than 5 years in Taiwan, my wife and I are looking to move to Jiaoxi to escape the overcrowding/pollution/monkeys (street racers, not the actual animals) of Xizhi, while… --- ## [Life on Penghu - Advice?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/life-on-penghu-advice/166819)
**Author:** [@MrBeeTaiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/MrBeeTaiwan)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/life-on-penghu-advice/166819 "2025-09-08T02:40:54Z")
Hello! My wife and I will be moving to Penghu next year. She has a huge family on the island and we have a young son so she would like for him to spend his toddler years in Magong. If anyone with experience living in P… --- ## [Guide about How to Open a Bank Account in Taiwan as a Foreigner (without ARC)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/guide-about-how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-taiwan-as-a-foreigner-without-arc/239418)
**Author:** [@MyRoomAbroad](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/MyRoomAbroad)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 3:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/guide-about-how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-taiwan-as-a-foreigner-without-arc/239418 "2025-09-08T03:48:24Z")
Whether you’re in Taiwan for a short visit, exchange study, language immersion, or an extended stay, having access to a local bank account in Taiwan can significantly enhance your experience. While short-term travelers … --- ## [Work Holiday Scheme Questions as a German](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-holiday-scheme-questions-as-a-german/253320)
**Author:** [@Kury](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Kury)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-holiday-scheme-questions-as-a-german/253320 "2025-09-07T01:17:24Z")
I am a 18 year old teen from Germany and I am fascinated by Taiwan. I have come across the Working Holiday Scheme where people like me can visit Taiwan for up to one year, to experience Taiwan’s culture. I will be 19 if … --- ## [Moving here on Working Holiday questions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-here-on-working-holiday-questions/251410)
**Author:** [@Lez](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lez)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-here-on-working-holiday-questions/251410 "2025-06-04T04:03:51Z")
Hello, I’m from Australia and considering very soon getting the working holiday visa for Taiwan. I’m currently in Japan on this same visa but this place is a nightmare trying to do anything and honestly its a miserable p… --- ## [How Do You Find Affordable Housing as a Foreigner in Taipei or Taichung?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-you-find-affordable-housing-as-a-foreigner-in-taipei-or-taichung/251226)
**Author:** [@jessicashepherd](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jessicashepherd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-you-find-affordable-housing-as-a-foreigner-in-taipei-or-taichung/251226 "2025-05-28T14:49:57Z")
Hey everyone! I’m currently planning a move to Taiwan and am trying to get a sense of how to find affordable housing — especially as a foreigner — in Taipei or Taichung. I’ve heard a mix of things: some people say it’s… --- ## [Possible move to Hsinchu from Singapore](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/possible-move-to-hsinchu-from-singapore/240018)
**Author:** [@Droplets](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Droplets)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/possible-move-to-hsinchu-from-singapore/240018 "2025-05-05T13:36:54Z")
Hi guys, I am possibly moving to Hshinchu from Singapore if negotiations go well. I am not familiar with Hsinchu and would like to understand more about housing rental and general living. Assuming with a budget of TWD 33… --- ## [Using a Chinese Name as an Ethnic Chinese Person in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/using-a-chinese-name-as-an-ethnic-chinese-person-in-taiwan/249594)
**Author:** [@eugenequ](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/eugenequ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 4:57am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/using-a-chinese-name-as-an-ethnic-chinese-person-in-taiwan/249594 "2025-03-15T04:57:21Z")
This might be a bit of an unusual question, but perhaps other Chinese Americans, ethnic Chinese individuals who have moved to Taiwan, or even Japanese people who have experience with using names in characters can provide… --- ## [International student looking for place in Hsinchu](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/international-student-looking-for-place-in-hsinchu/249260)
**Author:** [@Aku](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Aku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/international-student-looking-for-place-in-hsinchu/249260 "2025-03-03T19:07:36Z")
Hi, i’m french and will be coming in September and staying for 6 month in Hsinchu. I’m currently looking for places to live in because i may not be able to go to the university’s accomodations because my girlfriend migh… --- ## [Moving Back Questions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-back-questions/248682)
**Author:** [@Taiwan\_for\_Life](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan_for_Life)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-back-questions/248682 "2025-02-11T02:15:27Z")
Hi All, After living in Taiwan from 1998-2021, I moved away. I gave up my NHI and my JFRV (spouse visa). It was always my intention to move back at some point and I’m now putting a plan in place although unlikely to hap… --- ## [Using US Credit Cards in Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/using-us-credit-cards-in-taipei/235096)
**Author:** [@jrlee4](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jrlee4)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/using-us-credit-cards-in-taipei/235096 "2025-01-26T08:34:24Z")
Hi all, Long time lurker, first time poster. My wife and I are planning to do a rather long stay in Taipei (she is going to study Chinese). We were wondering if US Credit cards are accepted most places in Taipei. I’ve … --- ## [Retirement in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/retirement-in-taiwan/12475)
**Author:** [@Reaperjim](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Reaperjim)\ **Replies:** 432\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 5:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/retirement-in-taiwan/12475 "2025-01-26T05:40:45Z")
I am considering staying in Taiwan because I have a partner here, but I am a little confused as to differences (from a western perspective)between east and west regards financial responsibilities. As far as I am aware, … --- ## [Bilingual school for 17yo ](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bilingual-school-for-17yo/247646)
**Author:** [@Fangs](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Fangs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 3:42am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bilingual-school-for-17yo/247646 "2025-01-05T03:42:56Z")
Hi, we are moving to Taiwan this year and we are looking for a bilingual senior high in Taipei for my 17yo. The aim is to prepare her for university not just in Taiwan but also outside of Taiwan. We are looking at Kan… --- ## [Live cheap in TW](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/live-cheap-in-tw/241610)
**Author:** [@eatdrinktravellife](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/eatdrinktravellife)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/live-cheap-in-tw/241610 "2024-12-20T14:54:15Z")
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