Taiwan - Renew Alien Resident Certificate (ACR)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Renew Alien Resident Certificate (ACR), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. This entire process can be completed within 5 – 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport with a valid visa
• National Health Insurance card
• Two recent passport-size photos
• Application form
• A registration fees
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan
Tel.: (02) 2348-2604
Fax: (02) 2382-1874
Address: 2, Ketagalan Blvd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100202
Contact link
Embassy and consulates link

Eligibility

• Any Alien Resident Certificate (ACR) license holder who intends to Renew Alien Resident Certificate (ACR) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity for this certificate is two years.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 5 – 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Address
• ZIP code
• Parents details
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Renewing an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) in Taiwan involves the process of extending the validity of the ARC for foreign nationals who intend to continue residing in Taiwan.
• The ARC renewal process is required to be completed before the ARC's expiry date, which is typically either one or two years from the date of issuance, depending on the visa category of the foreign national.

Information which might help

• The card contains the holder's name, photo, date of birth, passport number, and a unique identification number. It serves as proof of identity and residency in Taiwan and is required for various purposes, such as opening a bank account, applying for a driver's license, and accessing public services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• It serves as proof of identity and residency in Taiwan and is required for various purposes, such as opening a bank account, applying for a driver's license, and accessing public services.

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