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…

[The_Seeker]

@tando

It was not true. Anyone with APRC via any way and a taiwanese spouse has work right.

Just clarifying so you actually don’t need the open work permit, piece of paper?

[tando]

@The_Seeker

so you actually don’t need the open work permit, piece of paper?

right, if you are on APRC your spouse is a ROC citizen.

List of Laws

Work right of foreign spouses On marriage based ARC On APRC Divorced etc. Employment Service Act Article 48 Prior to employing foreign worker to engage in work, employer shall apply to the central competent authority for employment permit with relevant documents submitted. However, the following foreigners are exempted： … 2. A foreign worker has married a national of the Republic of China with a registered permanent residence in the Republic of China and has been permitted to stay there…

[crusher]

@tando

@The_Seeker

so you actually don’t need the open work permit, piece of paper?

right, if you are on APRC your spouse is a ROC citizen.

List of Laws - #25 by tando

True but some employers still insist on it. I got a work permit (small plastic card) just to shut them up and make it easier. Just a quick visit to your local.immigration office.