You must apply ARC within 15 days after arrived Taiwan, If overdue, you will be send back to your country, re-apply for VISA then enter Taiwan.

Application Document

Overseas Chinese and International Students:

1.Passport (Original + Photocopy)

2.Residence Permit (Original + Photocopy)

3.Student ID (Original + Photocopy)

4.1 pcs Photo (For the document, white background, 3.2-3.6 cm from head to chin)

5. The fee for Overseas Chinese NT$500, International Student NT$1000

Hong Kong, Macau and China Students:

1. Passport (Original + Photocopy)

2. Residence Permit (Original + Photocopy)

3. Student ID (Original + Photocopy)

4. 1 pcs Photo (For the document, white background, 3.2-3.6 cm from head to chin)

5. Fee NT$300

1. Select your identity.
2. Select “I want to apply.”
3. Select Application– Extension application for foreign student and Overseas Chinese Students.
4. Select Agree
5. Fill in ARC number
6. Location of Collection: Hualien County Service Center
7. Upload photo and fill in required details
8. The ID photo uploaded must have a length of 3.2~3.6cm for the size of the head from tip to jaw
9. Submit
10. Wait around 5 working days for the reviewing process (please check the status daily because the review might will be completed earlier)
11. After reviewed, choose your method of payment (Pay at the convenience store, 7-11 or Family Mart)
12. Print out the receipt
13. Bring along the receipt to Service Center to collect your ARC.

The National Health Insurance Administration adopted the use of an NHI card for all individuals enrolled in the program beginning on January 1, 2004. The card generally carries a picture of the insured, making it unnecessary to bring your ID to a medical institution when seeking medical attention. The chip embedded in the card stores records of your last six medical visits, information on catastrophic illness, records of all important tests, and medication information, which will be helpful when patients see a doctor.

The issuance of the first NHI card is free of charge, and there is no handling charge. Foreigner who apply for NHI card printed with a photo, can go to any NHIA regional division (please refer to the bottom part of Home Page) with ID (original) and one 3.5×5 (cm) photograph. If you appoint a representative to apply for an NHI card on-site, that person should present their ID and your ID to NHIA staff for verification.

Besides, applicant can also fill out “Application For NHI Card” (Download the application form) to apply for first NHI card, attach a copy of national ID and one 3.5×5 (cm) photograph(photograph is optional for newborns under the age of one year old) on it, then mail the documents to the business section of any NHIA administrative office.

The cost of the health insurance card 826 yuan per month.

No need to bring ID documents for medical treatment, the cost of medical treatment is relatively cheap.

The student group insurance provides death, disability, and medical insurance. The insurance period is a whole year, and it is also guaranteed during summer and winter vacations. The coverage is not limited to events that occur in the school, and accidents that occur outside the school are also included.

At the beginning of each semester, the registration team will provide a list of students with student status, and then the health care team will apply for insurance, and the insurance premium will be included in the payment slip at the time of registration.

If you go to the doctor in an accident or sickness, you can claim compensation.