Lost my APRC, in Canada, I should be able to get it replaced when I return, right?

[slawa]

APRC, not as permanent as the name suggests. And you are still treated as a tourist regarding many Taiwanese businesses (Banks, Telecom’s, etc.)

Most recent example

UBike - New Rules for Foreigners?

So I decided to just register a new easycard with a UBike account since I officially have been living here for a year. I thought all I needed was a Taiwanese phone number (like on my old easy card which was set up years ago when I used to just visit) but when I entered my info at the kiosk it also asked for my “ID Number”. I entered my ARC number, passport number,health card number, nothing worked. So I went to went to the information center and they told me it’s because Foreigners are no long…