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Post-Graduation Stay in Taiwan

🎓 Congratulations to all graduates! ✨

We celebrate your hard work and achievement in completing your studies. As you transition from student life to your next chapter in Taiwan, we want to help you with important information about changing your ARC status and the steps you need to take.

Please read the following FAQs carefully to ensure a smooth process.

Learn how to change your ARC, what documents to bring, and what to do about health insurance and part-time work after graduation in Taiwan.

You need to apply to change your ARC from a student ARC to a job-seeking ARC at the National Immigration Agency (NIA).

This job-seeking ARC is valid for 1 year; however, you can apply to extend or renew it for another year. In total, you can stay in Taiwan for up to 2 years while looking for a job using this visa.

  

You should go to the National Immigration Agency (NIA) as soon as you receive your diploma or degree certificate. It’s best to apply for the ARC status change immediately so there is no gap between the day you receive your diploma and the day you apply to change your ARC status.

If there is a gap, it is highly recommended to apply within 14 days after receiving your diploma to avoid any legal problems.

  
  • Application form (available at the NIA service counter)
  • Passport (original and photocopy)
  • Student ARC (original and photocopy)
  • Diploma or degree certificate (original and photocopy, English and Chinese versions)
  • Student ID card
  • A recent, 2-inch, half-body, uncovered head photo taken within the last two (2) years (following the same specifications as a national ID photo)
  • Proof of accommodation*** (e.g. housing rental contract or lease agreement)
  • Application fee (cash NT$1,000, payable at the NIA)

***please refer to Q4

  
Some students live in school dormitory while studying, but after graduation, they must move out. To stay in Taiwan while looking for a job, you need to secure off-campus housing. Therefore, you must bring your lease agreement as proof of your accommodation.
  

After you change your ARC status at the National Immigration Agency (NIA), you should go to the National Health Insurance Administration to update your information. You will then be responsible for paying your own NHI premiums. The monthly premium is NT$826.

NHI bills are sent every two months. For example, the bill for January and February will be mailed to your registered address at the beginning of March. Similarly, the bill for March and April will arrive at the beginning of May. To avoid missing your bill, make sure your address is updated with the NHI Administration.

Recommended location:
Northern Division, National Health Insurance Administration
Address: No. 525, Section 3, Zhongshan East Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, 320

  

You can pay your NHI premium at any nearby convenience store, such as 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, or OK Mart. Just bring the bill with you and follow the instructions at the counter or kiosk.

  

No, you cannot work part-time during the extension period after graduation. Your student work permit automatically expires upon graduation. While your stay is extended to find a job, you are not allowed to work part-time because you do not have a valid work permit.

  

Learn about helpful job platforms, websites, and other resources to start your job search in Taiwan after graduation.

Find out what happens after you get a job and how you can apply for your Work ARC to keep working in Taiwan.

1. HR will tell you the specific date when you can start working.

2. Then, your employer will apply for a work permit for you through the Ministry of Labor.

3.Wait for the e-file (digital version) of the work permit.
→ You will be notified via SMS and receive the e-file by email.

4. Once you receive e-file of work permit, you can start working.