When a resident visa is changed to an ARC, is there a fee involved?
Thanks!
They are two different things…so yes. After you get your resident visa, you apply for your ARC.
Used to be NT$1000. That was a long time ago. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
It still is only 1000NT. I just got mine renewed a few months ago. You may need to bring some passport sized photos as well.
NT$1000 per year (or part year).
I had a 3 year permit so was able to choose to get 3 years for NT$3000. Of course it can still be cancelled if you leave your job… (as happened in my case - so could say I “wasted” some money).
But even so, I recommend getting it for as long as your paperwork will allow. Apart from avoiding the trip to renew it, I found it helpful when renting a place etc and in other “native facing” situations - it is evidence that you plan to stick around a bit and are stable…