# \#arc **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/arc/570.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [🆔 New format for ARC/APRC number is not accepted--testing and reporting thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/new-format-for-arc-aprc-number-is-not-accepted-testing-and-reporting-thread/200014)
**Author:** [@slawa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/slawa)\ **Replies:** 1015\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/new-format-for-arc-aprc-number-is-not-accepted-testing-and-reporting-thread/200014 "2026-08-31T22:49:43Z")
I want to start a new thread where people report websites/services/places where the new ID number format could not be used. Btw. the idea by NIA to change the format was for it to be accepted at more online services. D… --- ## [Taiwan changes Korea’s name in ARCs](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-changes-korea-s-name-in-arcs/256775)
**Author:** [@Celeborn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Celeborn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-changes-korea-s-name-in-arcs/256775 "2026-03-29T09:45:43Z")
South Korea’s New digital visas changed the country name of people from Taiwan to “China Taiwan”. Now, Taiwan has responded by changing the name of Korea from the R… --- ## [Spouse ARC to Citizenship Question](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/spouse-arc-to-citizenship-question/256203)
**Author:** [@dancingcatlady](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dancingcatlady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/spouse-arc-to-citizenship-question/256203 "2026-02-18T13:41:19Z")
Hi everyone! I’d like to ask for some advice. My mom wants to apply for Taiwanese citizenship through naturalization. She’s now living in Taiwan on Marriage ARC. Only need 2 more years to fulfill the requirements. Howev… --- ## [Primary School without ARC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/primary-school-without-arc/253292)
**Author:** [@kyanTW](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/kyanTW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/primary-school-without-arc/253292 "2025-09-05T07:54:25Z")
We’re Taiwanese NWOHR Passport holders moving to Taiwan. Is it possible to enroll our kid in primary school in TW but without an ARC (not yet, still in the process of getting for all of us)? I’ve backread some threads a… --- ## [Work Permit is taking nearly a month to process. What should I do?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-is-taking-nearly-a-month-to-process-what-should-i-do/251999)
**Author:** [@jelijahlail](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jelijahlail)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-is-taking-nearly-a-month-to-process-what-should-i-do/251999 "2025-07-01T10:10:51Z")
I’m not sure what my options are. I have been working in Taiwan for over 3 years and this is first time I’ve had this issue. My employer has stated that they submitted my documents for my work permit, but it has been nea… --- ## [Points of discussion to make our lives better in TW (bureaucratically speaking)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/points-of-discussion-to-make-our-lives-better-in-tw-bureaucratically-speaking/251099)
**Author:** [@Mataiou](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mataiou)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/points-of-discussion-to-make-our-lives-better-in-tw-bureaucratically-speaking/251099 "2025-05-22T12:34:36Z")
Hello folks on the flob! Going to have a deep dive discussion with the Better Living Committee of the ECCT to propose new changes in the next white paper to the government to make, as the name of the committee says, our… --- ## [ARC online renewal? How long does it take?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-online-renewal-how-long-does-it-take/235498)
**Author:** [@redwave98](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/redwave98)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 3:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-online-renewal-how-long-does-it-take/235498 "2025-02-19T03:59:23Z")
Hey everyone, newbie here (in living in Taiwan and everything else…) because I can’t honestly find an answer anywhere else… Has anyone ever had their ARC renewed via online? My employer applied online for me when I cam… --- ## [DUI record, seeking employment to working ARC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501)
**Author:** [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501 "2024-10-15T08:32:35Z")
Hi, guys. I had a DUI 5 months ago while working for a company. I resigned from that company and applied for my 6-month visa to look for a new job. I found one, but when I went to the immigration office to change my ARC,… --- ## [Private School Refusing to Submit Cancel Contract Agreement](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-school-refusing-to-submit-cancel-contract-agreement/244938)
**Author:** [@DagGummit](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DagGummit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-school-refusing-to-submit-cancel-contract-agreement/244938 "2024-10-12T05:14:11Z")
I just quit my job teaching at an “elite” private school yesterday morning. I had everything I needed with me and informed them that I needed the CCA signed and stamped with a seal. After hemming and hawing about how t… --- ## [Taiwan Record ID number for incoming International Students](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-record-id-number-for-incoming-international-students/243518)
**Author:** [@Hemanth](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Hemanth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-record-id-number-for-incoming-international-students/243518 "2024-08-26T09:05:39Z")
Hi all! May I know the requirements to get the Record ID? and how many days will the Record ID will be valid? for incoming international student --- ## [I’m not working in Taiwan but I’d like to get an ARC card](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-m-not-working-in-taiwan-but-i-d-like-to-get-an-arc-card/232818)
**Author:** [@AndyW](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/AndyW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-m-not-working-in-taiwan-but-i-d-like-to-get-an-arc-card/232818 "2023-08-22T15:40:32Z")
Hi everyone, Is it possible to get an arc card if: I’m not working in Taiwan I’m not a student I’m not married to a local nor have family here I’m not an entrepreneur I’m not here for religious purposes Etc. I’m … --- ## [ARC status](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-status/241219)
**Author:** [@TrHoda](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/TrHoda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 8:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-status/241219 "2024-06-14T08:43:51Z")
Hi I have a question toward my arc situation. I have a Taiwan arc and the expiration date is October 7 and It is dependent on my husband’s which is a student. Now I am out of Taiwan and my husband is changing his arc an… --- ## [ARC Extensions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-extensions/239835)
**Author:** [@superjo94](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/superjo94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-extensions/239835 "2024-05-02T10:24:07Z")
What causes an ARC extension to be rejected? Also Does unpaid smoking fines causes ARC extensions to be rejected? --- ## [Job-seeker ARC and Work Permit questions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-seeker-arc-and-work-permit-questions/234935)
**Author:** [@CM\_0214](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/CM_0214)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-seeker-arc-and-work-permit-questions/234935 "2023-11-06T11:06:21Z")
Hello. I am currently on a job-seeker ARC, and looking for a full-time job (as a chemical engineer) is taking longer than expected. I plan to teach English part-time to sustain my living expenses while looking for perman… --- ## [Divorce + kids + ARC - The Perfect Storm!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/divorce-kids-arc-the-perfect-storm/198850)
**Author:** [@CountJimMoriarty](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/CountJimMoriarty)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/divorce-kids-arc-the-perfect-storm/198850 "2023-10-24T07:43:51Z")
Hi all, I’d truly appreciate any advice in this matter. My wife (Taiwanese) and myself (foreigner) are likely to be signing divorce papers soon. We’ve kids and a house here in Taiwan. So far pretty amicable. But . . . … --- ## [ARC (Marriage) expired while overseas, will be visiting Taiwan again soon](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-marriage-expired-while-overseas-will-be-visiting-taiwan-again-soon/232781)
**Author:** [@stevegan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/stevegan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-marriage-expired-while-overseas-will-be-visiting-taiwan-again-soon/232781 "2023-08-20T20:32:10Z")
Hi all, my ARC (by marriage) expired in March 2023 while overseas (we’re currently not living in Taiwan). I’m heading back to Taiwan soon for 6 weeks and want to renew my ARC. Is it the same process as a normal renewal o… --- ## [Visitor Visa to ARC Troubles](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/visitor-visa-to-arc-troubles/232349)
**Author:** [@wirf](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/wirf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 5:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/visitor-visa-to-arc-troubles/232349 "2023-08-03T05:08:39Z")
Hello! I have done a search on this site and have not been able to pin down an exact answer to some troubles I have been having while trying to get my ARC the past couple of months. Some background info: My wife is a NW… --- ## [Extending Student ARC While Studying Abroad: Address and Residency Considerations](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/extending-student-arc-while-studying-abroad-address-and-residency-considerations/231910)
**Author:** [@terrenceOX](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/terrenceOX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/extending-student-arc-while-studying-abroad-address-and-residency-considerations/231910 "2023-07-14T13:05:58Z")
Hi everyone, I currently hold a student ARC and I’m looking to extend it. However, I’m in a situation as I’m currently on a long-term visiting scholar position at a university abroad as part of my graduate studies. This… --- ## [Non-TW Marriage ARC expired, need to get work or student ARC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/non-tw-marriage-arc-expired-need-to-get-work-or-student-arc/231477)
**Author:** [@Happy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Happy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/non-tw-marriage-arc-expired-need-to-get-work-or-student-arc/231477 "2023-06-27T22:25:33Z")
I went to university in 2020 for two years of covid to get my undergraduate so I can one day get a work ARC here. But before I could apply for my student ARC covid hit and i couldn’t leave. Had to stay with visa exempt (… --- ## [Foreign Spouse Resident Visa & ARC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/foreign-spouse-resident-visa-arc/228489)
**Author:** [@Diaspora](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Diaspora)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/foreign-spouse-resident-visa-arc/228489 "2023-03-22T17:08:33Z")
Hi, I have dual citizenship in Taiwan and U.S. I’ve been living in U.S. for a long time. Currently, I am applying for my American citizen husband’s Resident Visa and eventually ARC. I have family in Taiwan, but I lost m… --- ## [Student ARC holder getting married to Tw national](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/student-arc-holder-getting-married-to-tw-national/227721)
**Author:** [@Papaya](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Papaya)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/student-arc-holder-getting-married-to-tw-national/227721 "2023-03-07T01:27:14Z")
Hi everyone! Has anyone recently changed their ARC purpose of resident from study (就學) to joining family (依親) after getting married to a Taiwanese national? A little about me: I came to Taiwan last year to study Chine… --- ## [Taiwanese bank account after ARC expires](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-bank-account-after-arc-expires/227717)
**Author:** [@bombomb](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bombomb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-bank-account-after-arc-expires/227717 "2023-02-22T14:47:36Z")
Hey y’all :slight\_smile: My ARC expired about 7 months ago. I have been out of Taiwan during all this time. I still have an account at CHB bank with some funds in it (I didn’t close the account because I thought I might… --- ## [My ARC expiration date is different with my employment contract?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-arc-expiration-date-is-different-with-my-employment-contract/226828)
**Author:** [@dinadung](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dinadung)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-arc-expiration-date-is-different-with-my-employment-contract/226828 "2023-01-20T01:19:38Z")
Hello I am new to this forum. I just want to know if there is someone here that has similar situation. I got a job following my graduation here in September last year, hence I change my ARC from job seeker once I get th… --- ## [What is the process of getting married to a ROC citizen? ](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-the-process-of-getting-married-to-a-roc-citizen/218174)
**Author:** [@thepuka03](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/thepuka03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-the-process-of-getting-married-to-a-roc-citizen/218174 "2022-10-01T08:15:22Z")
Hey everyone! I’m new here so don’t really know how it works… but hope someone had a similar experience and would like to share their knowledge. I graduated from a university here in Taiwan so I used to have student ARC… --- ## [In the US right now with my US passport and ARC expiring at the end of the year](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/in-the-us-right-now-with-my-us-passport-and-arc-expiring-at-the-end-of-the-year/193302)
**Author:** [@cz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/cz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 5:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/in-the-us-right-now-with-my-us-passport-and-arc-expiring-at-the-end-of-the-year/193302 "2022-08-12T05:11:53Z")
It looks like renewing US Passports in the US (by mailing it in) is extremely delayed. I was reading about people who submitted their applications in Feb, just receiving their new passports now in June, and that there is… --- ## [How to start a petition about NON EXISTING ARC expiration policy during covid ppl outside of Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-start-a-petition-about-non-existing-arc-expiration-policy-during-covid-ppl-outside-of-taiwan/221713)
**Author:** [@Foxxy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Foxxy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-start-a-petition-about-non-existing-arc-expiration-policy-during-covid-ppl-outside-of-taiwan/221713 "2022-07-15T06:47:19Z")
Ok so first of all sorry if it’s going to be a wall of text, as I hadnt been able to sleep well since we found out and just mad. every. singe. day. Now what I ve found out, that for ppl who had been STUCK abroad with the… --- ## [ARC Process for Canadian Marrying a Foreigner Who is Working in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-process-for-canadian-marrying-a-foreigner-who-is-working-in-taiwan/220985)
**Author:** [@NWJose](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/NWJose)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 2:16am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-process-for-canadian-marrying-a-foreigner-who-is-working-in-taiwan/220985 "2022-07-02T02:16:37Z")
I’m usually good at finding the right info when searching the web, but I have to admit I’m having a hard time with this particular issue. I would appreciate some advice from others who have been in my situation. Here’s … --- ## [ARC card but going to get divorce](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-card-but-going-to-get-divorce/219243)
**Author:** [@Bazza007](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Bazza007)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arc-card-but-going-to-get-divorce/219243 "2022-04-28T01:06:51Z")
just got my 1 year arc card in march and do i have to leave tw immediately if file a divorce? --- ## [Let's list all the places that won't accept ARC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/lets-list-all-the-places-that-wont-accept-arc/165347)
**Author:** [@gnaij](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gnaij)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/lets-list-all-the-places-that-wont-accept-arc/165347 "2022-04-26T14:48:54Z")
The point of all this is so we can bring this to the attention of people with influence (e.g. legislators or city councillors with known foreigner sympathies) and get little things changed. We pay taxes on ARCs… sometime… --- ## [Changing from dependent ARC to JFRV (after spouse's naturalization)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/changing-from-dependent-arc-to-jfrv-after-spouses-naturalization/217697)
**Author:** [@Fuzzy\_Barbecue](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Fuzzy_Barbecue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/changing-from-dependent-arc-to-jfrv-after-spouses-naturalization/217697 "2022-03-09T08:05:16Z")
Anyone here experienced going from a dependent ARC (married to a foreigner) to a JFRV (married to a Taiwanese)? Will police clearance be needed in this case? [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/arc/570.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=arc)