I’ve searched this forum thoroughly and found some contradicting answers, so let me pose this question once more for the sake of clarity.
Is there anything inherent in (a succession of) 30 day visa exemptions that precludes the smooth acquisition of an ARC/resident visa once work is found? To put it another way, is a 30/60 day visitor visa absolutely essential to the ARC/resident visa application process?
Thanks for any light you can shed. The trials and tribulations of you that have come before us make our way that much less trying. And we thank you. :bravo:
I’ve searched this forum thoroughly and found some contradicting answers, so let me pose this question once more for the sake of clarity.
Is there anything inherent in (a succession of) 30 day visa exemptions that precludes the smooth acquisition of an ARC/resident visa once work is found? To put it another way, is a 30/60 day visitor visa absolutely essential to the ARC/resident visa application process?
Thanks for any light you can shed. The trials and tribulations of you that have come before us make our way that much less trying. And we thank you. :bravo:[/quote]
No but it is unlikely that your employer if you have found one before you land, can process the work permit, within the thirty days from when you land here even if they did it on the same day you landed
Since you have no visa, you cannot get an extension.
Work permit applications can take 2 to 6 weeks ( I believe for teaching jobs it is 6 weeks).
Can you get an extension while you work permit is being processed, else get a visa to cover until the work permit and ARC goes through? I do not know
After I got my work permit I was granted an extension on my stay (they issued me a single entry visa that had the used stamp on it) as the ARC application was being processed at that time.
When you get the work permit you must then apply for the ARC and re-entry permit ( the right to reside in Taiwan and the right to come into Taiwan based on taking up approved employment in Taiwan).
[quote=“snowman”]Is there anything inherent in (a succession of) 30 day visa exemptions that precludes the smooth acquisition of an ARC/resident visa once work is found? To put it another way, is a 30/60 day visitor visa absolutely essential to the ARC/resident visa application process?
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If you’re here on the visa exemption/visa waiver then you need to leave the country and get a visitor visa, if you want an ARC. To get an ARC you must first be granted a resident visa. This is only obtainable by changing from another type of visa. If you have no visa (ie visa exempt entry) the relevant authorities say ‘sorry how can we change the status of your visa when you don’t have a visa? Please leave Taiwan and come back with a visa, then we can help you’.
Pain where the sun don’t shine but that’s Taiwan for you.